Update: Montana House of Representatives passes anti-trans bills
Lower legislators in Montana, US, have passed two anti-trans bills, which will now advance to the state Senate.
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New York to repeal anti-trans law
New York lawmakers are to review an anti-loitering bill, known as the ‘walking while trans’ ban which allowed police to target trans people.
Biden lifts Trump military ban
US president, Joe Biden, has signed an executive order lifting the regulations created under the Trump administration which barred trans people from joining the country’s military.
Lesbian mother writes open letter to Joe Biden
Dana Rudolph published an open letter addressed to newly elected US president, Joe Biden, urging him fight for LGBTQ+ equality for the good of LGBTQ+ families.
Pennsylvania lawmaker apologises for mocking Dr Rachel Levine
Pennsylvania state representative, Jeff Pyle, has publicly apologised after mocking the appearance of newly appointed national health secretary, Dr Rachel Levine.
Biden repeals Trump diversity training regulations
US president, Joe Biden, has reversed regulations on diversity training which were created by the Trump administration to ban federal agencies from conducting workshops which explore systematic discrimination.
Jill Biden visits LGBTQ+ health centre
Dr Jill Biden has begun her new role as US first lady by visiting Whitman-Walker Health, which specialises in LGBTQ+ healthcare and HIV/AIDS treatment.