41 h. ago Maine legislature rejects bill to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports amid growing conflict on issue

Maine's legislature rejected a bill, LD 1134, on Thursday that would have kept biologically male trans athletes out of girls' sports and complied with Trump.

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4 d. ago Germany in the midst of transatlantic tension: how will a new government address contentious policy issues with the US?

Germany in the midst of transatlantic tension: how will a new government address contentious policy issues with the US?  Real Instituto Elcano

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6 d. ago Democrats, divided on trans issues, struggle to speak in one voice

"It’s a hard and really legitimate conversation for people to have and for communities to have," said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut). "And I think this speaks to a broader problem that our party has." The post Democrats, divided on trans issues, struggle to speak in one voice appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Watch: Seattle mayor and council candidates debate housing and transportation issues

Watch: Seattle mayor and council candidates debate housing and transportation issues  Seattle Bike Blog

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1 week ago Wednesday: Candidates for Seattle Mayor and Council will debate transportation and housing issues

Wednesday: Candidates for Seattle Mayor and Council will debate transportation and housing issues  Seattle Bike Blog

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1 week ago How a stranger saved premature baby in need of a blood transfusion

Amy Connor's twin sons were born three months premature, with multiple medical issues. One of her sons needed a blood transfusion, with a particular type of blood. They eventually found a match.

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2 w. ago Democratic rep calls on party to tolerate dissenting ideas on controversial issues

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called on his party to be more open to debates on controversial issues like transgender athletes during a discussion with Bill Maher on "Real Time" on Friday.

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2 w. ago 'American hero' or 'failure': Elon Musk's DOGE departure divides Capitol Hill

Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency draws praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, highlighting political divides.

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2 w. ago LIZ PEEK: Conservative women scare Democrats like Hillary Clinton for good reason

Hillary Clinton and liberal media figures are targeting conservative women. Their disdain highlights political divides and challenges facing Democrats with minority and female voters.

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2 w. ago Federal judge blocks Trump's attempt to kill NYC congestion pricing program

NYC's congestion pricing program, aimed at reducing traffic and improving transit, faces a legal challenge as a judge issues a temporary restraining order.

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3 w. ago Jon Stewart, 'Pod Save America' question Biden's health in wake of 'Original Sin' book

Jon Stewart and 'Pod Save America' hosts raise concerns about Biden's mental health following 'Original Sin' book, highlighting issues of transparency.

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3 w. ago Bears legend Brian Urlacher shares stance on trans athletes in girls' sports as issue rocks Illinois

Former NFL star Brian Urlacher criticizes transgender inclusion in women's sports, referencing Illinois controversies and Title IX civil rights complaints.

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3 w. ago Pam Bondi backs Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby's Supreme Court appeal after being censured for trans athlete post

The DOJ and Pam Bondi back Maine Rep. Laurel Libby in her Supreme Court appeal against censure over a post on a transgender athlete, citing voting rights issues.

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3 w. ago Anonymous Democrats confess to Time Magazine their party is too extreme on abortion, trans athletes

Democrats anonymously told Time Magazine that their party had become too extreme on issues like trans athletes in girls' sports and abortion access.

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3 w. ago Colorado parent groups sue state over controversial new transgender law enforcing 'compelled speech'

Colorado parent organizations filed a lawsuit against the state on Monday over a new law issuing protections for a transgender individual's "chosen name."

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