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1. “Bathroom Bills”
2. Pre-emption Bills
3. First Amendment Defense Acts (FADAs)
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Transgender boy wins girls’ wrestling championship in Texas
High school wrestler Mack Beggs walked out of the Texas sports complex with a smile on his face and a gold medal dangling from his neck. He had just won the University Interscholastic League (UIL) state championship, making him the league’s first transgender boy to win a girls’ state wrestling title.
Today, TLC launched our Action Center to keep you updated with the latest legislation and political information impacting the transgender community. Check it out!
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