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EXCLUSIVE: Markey says transgender rights fight is ‘next frontier’

Mass. senator, 79, running for re-election

National13 hours ago

LGBTQ activists mourn the Rev. Jesse Jackson

National15 hours ago

Trump falsely links trans people to terrorism

Virginia19 hours ago

Fellow lawmakers praise Adam Ebbin after Va. Senate farewell address

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Lawsuit against Md. law banning conversion therapy for minors dismissed

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Politics

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World

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European Union2 days ago

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