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❌ The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would restrict trans girls from playing on sports teams that aligned with their gender identity. Advocates have spoken out against the bill calling it harmful and unnecessary.
🏛️ Confirmation hearings began this week for Donald Trump's next cabinet. On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth — Trump's controversial DoD pick — faced senators. One Republican took the time to make some anti-trans jokes.
🩺 The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could allow businesses to refuse to cover HIV prevention medication and some cancer screenings.
Looking to help those affected by the wildfires in California? We compiled a list of places you can check out to assist those in need.
Onward and upward,
Alex Cooper
Editor-in-chief, Advocate.com
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House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports
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Senate Republicans deflect Democrats’ tough Pete Hegseth questions by making transgender people a joke
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Apple, Costco stand behind DEI programs
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Arsonist sets popular Northern Virginia gay bar ablaze
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Supreme Court will decide if insurance companies must cover PrEP for HIV prevention, cancer screenings
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Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio
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Why putting free period products in men's bathrooms is good for everyone
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What is RedNote? The TikTok alternative that doesn't allow showing skin or LGBTQ+ content
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L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires
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This week's question: Who was the first out LGBTQ+ person to be the White House press secretary?
Last week's answer: The Upstairs Lounge caught fire in 1973. Recently, activists have been fundraising to replace a plaque that honored those killed in the blaze after the plaque was stolen.
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