Five other New England states have trans-specific protections
Senators opposed nomination over anti-LGBT comments
Fundación Iguales Executive Director Emilio Maldonado in U.S. for three weeks
Organization's work began in country three years ago
Group seeks to raise funds for pro-trans candidates
Former Kan. congressman's LGBT rights record under scrutiny
Transgender actress starred in 'A Fantastic Woman'
Authorities have yet to arrest Xulhaz Mannan's suspected killers
State Department defends Focus on the Family Africa program
Secretary of state nominee criticized for anti-LGBT comments
