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Aijaz Rahi / AP

11:42am Dec 04, 2019

World News World News Politics & Government Health & Safety

India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It?

by Sushmita Pathak

The new legislation purports to protect transgender rights — but many trans activists say it does the exact opposite.
4:42pm May 07, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government

House OKs Cellphone Ban, Billboard Measure Before Deadline

by Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press
Susan Risdon / Red Media Group

11:07am May 06, 2019

National National

Business Leaders Oppose 'License To Discriminate' Against LGBT Texans

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas legislators are considering a bill that would allow professionals to deny service to people based on religious beliefs. Critics say the law would sanction discrimination against LGBT Texans.

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3:24pm Jul 03, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government

New Year, New Laws: What's Going Into Effect In North Carolina This Month

by Rusty Jacobs, WUNC

The new fiscal year means a host of new laws are taking effect in North Carolina. Here’s a brief look.
9:32am Mar 09, 2017

Crime Crime News Politics & Government

Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court

by Associated Press Eddie Garcia

The North Carolina House announced bipartisan legislation Wednesday that aims to stop prosecuting some teens in adult court.

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4:43pm Feb 01, 2017

News News Politics & Government

Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles

by Eddie Garcia

Three Democratic Senators filed a bill on Wednesday in hopes to repeal House Bill 2, also known as “the b

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legislation

India Just Passed A Trans Rights Bill. Why Are Trans Activists Protesting It?

House OKs Cellphone Ban, Billboard Measure Before Deadline

Business Leaders Oppose 'License To Discriminate' Against LGBT Texans

New Year, New Laws: What's Going Into Effect In North Carolina This Month

Bill Would Stop Prosecuting 16 And 17-Year-Olds In Adult Court

Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles

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