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Nebraska Lawmaker Filibusters to Stop Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

“I will burn the session to the ground over this bill,” Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh said.

From left: Nebraska Sens. Machaela Cavanaugh, John Fredrickson, and Megan Hunt

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Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide

Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen at the signing ceremony

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Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

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'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

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Nebraskans Ask State Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion, Trans Care Restrictions

The regulations were combined into one bill, which opponents say violates the state constitution's requirement for all bills to be single-subject.

Nebraska Lawmakers Spar Over Anti-Trans Health Care Bill

Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who had been filibustering to keep the bill from coming up, agreed to let debate begin so she could see who would "legislate hate against children."

Nebraska Passes Laws Limiting Gender-Affirming Health Care and Abortion

The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.

Nebraska Lawmaker Filibusters to Stop Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

“I will burn the session to the ground over this bill,” Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh said.

Nebraska GOP Lawmakers Break Filibuster in Effort to Ban Trans Care and Abortion

The legislation, strongly opposed by Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, will likely come to a final vote Thursday.

Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide

Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.

Nebraska Lawmaker With Trans Son Accused of Conflict of Interest

A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.

Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

Nebraska Sued Over Law Restricting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

The suit from Planned Parenthood says the law combines two separate subjects in violation of the state's constitution.

Nebraska Supreme Court upholds anti-trans care, anti-abortion law

The law bans most abortions after 12 weeks and restricts gender-affirming care for trans people under 19.

35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know

We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.

'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.

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The regulations were combined into one bill, which opponents say violates the state constitution's requirement for all bills to be single-subject.

Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who had been filibustering to keep the bill from coming up, agreed to let debate begin so she could see who would "legislate hate against children."

The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.

“I will burn the session to the ground over this bill,” Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh said.

The legislation, strongly opposed by Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, will likely come to a final vote Thursday.

Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.

A complaint against Sen. Megan Hunt claims she could benefit financially if an anti-trans bill fails. She says the complaint is nothing but harassment.

Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.

The suit from Planned Parenthood says the law combines two separate subjects in violation of the state's constitution.

The law bans most abortions after 12 weeks and restricts gender-affirming care for trans people under 19.

We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.

Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.