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The Trump administration is taking legal action against school districts in multiple states for upholding trans-affirming policies.
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For decades, conservative donors and organizations have been laying the groundwork for this moment, pouring millions into local school board races to advance their agenda. Today, that network — spanning the Heritage Foundation, Moms for Liberty, extremist groups like the Proud Boys, Trump-aligned operatives like Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, and billionaire funders like Betsy DeVos — is reshaping local politics to dismantle public education from within, using anti-trans rhetoric as both catalyst and cover.
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Experts say tackling these proposed voting restrictions is especially challenging amid a deluge of attacks on trans people.
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Trans Legislation Tracker monitors anti-trans bills making their way through the American legislative bodies so that our community can stay informed.
| Bill Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | 45 |
| Sports | 104 |
| Healthcare | 203 |
| Education | 202 |
| Other | 286 |
With political attacks on trans communities and ever-creeping authoritarianism at an all-time high, staying informed and engaged are key. Imara’s razor sharp wit and critical analysis takes the edge off and reminds us that there’s always hope.
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Day by day, the attacks on trans kids grow louder, and more anti-trans bills keep moving through state legislatures. In the The Anti-Trans Hate Machine, we illuminate how the right wing has fueled these bills by generating a breathtaking and wide-ranging disinformation campaign.
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