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We asked US voters about their views on transgender people. Here’s what they said.We asked US voters about their views on transgender people. Here’s what they said.
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The results were mixed.

By German Lopez
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Oklahoma lawmakers want to declare an emergency to pass an anti-transgender bathroom billOklahoma lawmakers want to declare an emergency to pass an anti-transgender bathroom bill
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This is really happening.

By German Lopez
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The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah points out the total absurdity of anti-transgender hysteriaThe Daily Show’s Trevor Noah points out the total absurdity of anti-transgender hysteria
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The House of Representatives snuck an anti-LGBTQ measure into a spending billThe House of Representatives snuck an anti-LGBTQ measure into a spending bill
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Republicans in the House also rejected efforts to overturn the anti-LGBTQ amendment.

By German Lopez
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DC guard charged with assault after stopping transgender woman from using the bathroomDC guard charged with assault after stopping transgender woman from using the bathroom
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Anti-transgender hysteria continues to add victims.

By German Lopez
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Women are getting harassed in bathrooms because of anti-transgender hysteriaWomen are getting harassed in bathrooms because of anti-transgender hysteria
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Truly tragic stories.

By German Lopez
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For the first time, the US Army secretary is an openly gay personFor the first time, the US Army secretary is an openly gay person
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A big milestone for gay rights.

By German Lopez
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An Alabama lawmaker has the creepiest response to transgender bathroom hysteriaAn Alabama lawmaker has the creepiest response to transgender bathroom hysteria
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Donald Trump’s position on transgender rights is incoherent, not “nuanced”Donald Trump’s position on transgender rights is incoherent, not “nuanced”
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Donald Trump said trans people should be protected under the law, but he would take away one of the policies doing just that.

By German Lopez
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While the US debates where transgender people can poop, here’s what Canada’s doingWhile the US debates where transgender people can poop, here’s what Canada’s doing
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A stark contrast on LGBTQ issues.

By German Lopez
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Fox News’s Megyn Kelly blows up guest’s false claims about transgender people in bathroomsFox News’s Megyn Kelly blows up guest’s false claims about transgender people in bathrooms
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Kelly took Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to task.

By German Lopez
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Samantha Bee knows how to prevent more laws like North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ measureSamantha Bee knows how to prevent more laws like North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ measure
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An Alabama town just repealed the most extreme anti-transgender bathroom law in the USAn Alabama town just repealed the most extreme anti-transgender bathroom law in the US
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A big win for LGBTQ advocates.

By German Lopez
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Ted Cruz’s disgraceful fearmongering about transgender people in bathrooms utterly failedTed Cruz’s disgraceful fearmongering about transgender people in bathrooms utterly failed
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North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law could cost Republicans the governor’s mansionNorth Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law could cost Republicans the governor’s mansion
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Big news for Democrats in the state.

By German Lopez
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The media keeps missing a crucial point about states’ anti-LGBTQ lawsThe media keeps missing a crucial point about states’ anti-LGBTQ laws
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This is a big deal.

By German Lopez
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Even a Fox News host says anti-transgender bathroom bills are built on a mythEven a Fox News host says anti-transgender bathroom bills are built on a myth
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“This seems to be a solution in search of a problem.”

By German Lopez
Culture
The NBA will move its 2017 All-Star Game if North Carolina keeps its anti-LGBTQ lawThe NBA will move its 2017 All-Star Game if North Carolina keeps its anti-LGBTQ law
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Another blow to the state.

By German Lopez
Politics
Donald Trump was asked about anti-transgender bathroom bills. His answer was … correct.Donald Trump was asked about anti-transgender bathroom bills. His answer was … correct.
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Merriam-Webster just added “cisgender” and “genderqueer” to its dictionaryMerriam-Webster just added “cisgender” and “genderqueer” to its dictionary
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A big win for LGBTQ-friendly vocabulary.

By German Lopez
World Politics
The first same-sex marriage case in China was just dismissed in courtThe first same-sex marriage case in China was just dismissed in court
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This case could have made history for same-sex marriage in China.

By Tara Golshan
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How did bathrooms become a battleground for transgender rights? This short video explains.How did bathrooms become a battleground for transgender rights? This short video explains.
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North Carolina’s governor just tweaked his anti-LGBTQ law. He basically changed nothing.North Carolina’s governor just tweaked his anti-LGBTQ law. He basically changed nothing.
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The ACLU called the order “a band-aid on a brain hemorrhage.”

By German Lopez
Prison is horrifying. For transgender people, it’s hell.
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A transgender inmate shares her terrifying story.

By German Lopez
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Bruce Springsteen just canceled a concert in North Carolina because of its anti-LGBTQ lawBruce Springsteen just canceled a concert in North Carolina because of its anti-LGBTQ law
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Science
Watch: this is a scientifically proven method to reduce anti-transgender prejudiceWatch: this is a scientifically proven method to reduce anti-transgender prejudice
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How you actually convince someone to vote for transgender rights.

By Brian Resnick
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An appeals court just blasted a judge who tried to stop same-sex marriages in Puerto RicoAn appeals court just blasted a judge who tried to stop same-sex marriages in Puerto Rico
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This Daily Show segment is the perfect response to America’s anti-transgender panicThis Daily Show segment is the perfect response to America’s anti-transgender panic
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Jessica Williams looks into a new wave of anti-trans legislation.

By German Lopez
Explainers
Tennessee will stall an anti-transgender bathroom bill for another yearTennessee will stall an anti-transgender bathroom bill for another year
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More anti-LGBTQ legislation in the states.

By German Lopez
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People wildly overestimate the number of gay Democrats and rich RepublicansPeople wildly overestimate the number of gay Democrats and rich Republicans
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They think 38 percent of Republicans make more than $250k. The real number is 2 percent.

By Matthew Yglesias
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PayPal makes it official: North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law will cost the state jobsPayPal makes it official: North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law will cost the state jobs
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A big win for LGBTQ advocates.

By German Lopez
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After a big loss in North Carolina, LGBTQ leaders explain what’s nextAfter a big loss in North Carolina, LGBTQ leaders explain what’s next
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The future of equality in America seems stuck at a crossroads.

By German Lopez
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Federal judge strikes down US’s only remaining same-sex adoption ban — in MississippiFederal judge strikes down US’s only remaining same-sex adoption ban — in Mississippi
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North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law is drawing a big backlash from businessesNorth Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law is drawing a big backlash from businesses
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This could hurt the state’s economy.

By German Lopez
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A big lawsuit has been filed against North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ lawA big lawsuit has been filed against North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ law
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North Carolina’s law may not last long.

By German Lopez
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One tweet that shows a huge problem with North Carolina’s anti-transgender bathroom lawOne tweet that shows a huge problem with North Carolina’s anti-transgender bathroom law
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Culture
Queer women have been killed on television for decades. Now The 100’s fans are fighting back.Queer women have been killed on television for decades. Now The 100’s fans are fighting back.
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This fan outrage didn’t exactly appear out of nowhere.

By Caroline Framke
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North Carolina just passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ lawNorth Carolina just passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ law
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It’s been called “one of the most extreme, anti-LGBT bills we’ve seen yet.”

By German Lopez
It’s been a banner year for LGBTQ equality. But here are 10 battles we still need to win.
Features

After last June’s marriage equality ruling, several major LGBTQ rights groups declared victory and shut down. But queer activists can’t afford to get complacent.

By Xorje Olivares