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Transgender Louisianans lost their ally in the Governor’s seat. Now they’re girding for a fight
‘We’re not going to look to the apocalypse, we’re going to look to the revolution.’
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Louisiana lawmakers reject minimum wage raise and protections for LGBTQ+ people in the workplace
Democratic lawmakers have routinely put forth measures to set the state’s minimum wage above the federal minimum wage, especially in a state that has the second-highest poverty rate in the country.
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Louisiana lawmakers quietly advance two controversial bills as severe weather hits the state
‘Our concern is that democracy dies in darkness if advocates are not here to express their heartfelt concerns and their personal stories of their children to help educate you on what’s going on with real children and real families in Louisiana.’
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Alabama Governor signs bill barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs
‘This regressive measure undermines the strides we’ve made in cultivating an inclusive society in Alabama by stifling essential discussions and programs that are key to improving our state.’
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Alabama Republicans push through anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill, absentee ballot limits
‘I can’t help but see hatred in this. I see something that you’re holding against somebody because of who they are or what they are. And that really disturbs me.’
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South Carolina education board deciding whether to limit books and other ‘age appropriate’ materials
‘With all due respect, we do not want the state coming in and overriding what we have done locally.’
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Here’s a look at some of Louisiana’s new 2023 laws
A ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2024.
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Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill for public school classrooms advances in the legislature
Opponents of Louisiana’s bill argue that it constitutes a targeted attack on the LGBTQ+ community.
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Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill advances out of committee
The bill would ban K-12 public school staff from teaching or discussing gender identity and sexual orientation.
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GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky
Nineteen people were arrested and charged with third-degree criminal trespassing during a protest.