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.
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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.
Biden signs order in support of trans athletes
On Joe Biden’s first day in office, he signed an executive order, prohibiting discrimination against trans students, thus ensuring them access to single-sex spaces and sports facilities.
US defence leader supports overturning trans military ban
General Lloyd Austin has publicly spoken out in support of Biden’s plans to overturn the ban on transgender people joining the military.
Biden to restore trans bathroom protections
Newly elected US president, Joe Biden, has vowed to restore bathroom protections for the country’s trans community, which were enforced under Obama’s presidency but later scrapped by Donald Trump.
Biden signs order protecting LGBTQ+ people from discrimination
After being sworn in as US president yesterday, Joe Biden has issued a handful of executive orders to improve LGBTQ+ equality, including one which will protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination.
Alaska to ban conversion therapy
Alaska is set to become the next US to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy after a bill was filed earlier this month by state representative Sara Hannan.