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Sacramento Passes Resolution Declaring Itself a Transgender Sanctuary City
The resolution forbids the city from helping other jurisdictions in their pursuit to restrict gender-affirming care.

RNC Is Demanding New Job Applicants Say Whether 2020 Election Was “Stolen”
“Donald Trump is demanding fealty to his extreme, anti-democratic beliefs,” a Biden campaign spokesperson said.

GLAAD, Media Matters Call Out NYT for Excluding Transgender Voices
Research reveals The New York Times excluded transgender voices in 66 percent of its trans issue coverage.

Ex-Fossil Fuel Regulator Appointed by Trump Joins Carbon Capture Firm
Neil Chatterjee’s career move reflects the revolving door between government and industry.

Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Election Using Abortion Rights Message
“Our legislature must repeal Alabama’s no-exceptions abortion ban,” Lands, a Democrat, said in her victory speech.

State Department Official Resigns Over Biden Gaza Policy
“Trying to advocate for human rights just became impossible,” Foreign Affairs Officer Annelle Sheline said.

Supreme Court Justices Indicate They Probably Won’t Limit Access to Mifepristone
Two conservative justices seemed to give anti-abortion activists a blueprint for challenging the drug in the future.

Trump Tax Cuts May Have Contributed to Decline in Donations to Higher Ed
Individual donations declined by about 4 percent two years after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law.

Trump Says Conviction Will Make Him More Popular. Polls Say Otherwise.
Poll after poll demonstrates that a criminal conviction between now and November makes Trump less popular.

Washington State Enacts Comprehensive Worker Protections for Strip Club Dancers
"This is a beautiful step towards decriminalization and a huge show of stripper solidarity,” one activist said.