State Economies Suffer When Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Laws: Study
Such laws make people less likely to relocate to those states, says a University of Houston study.
DECEMBER 9, 2023
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LSU Fraternity Faces Heat For Crass Michael Sam Banner
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University of Houston Closing LGBTQ+ Center to Comply with Anti-DEI Law
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