‘It’s completely on Congress’: Human rights activists urge U.S. lawmakers to scrutinize Sissi – The Washington Post

‘It’s completely on Congress’: Human rights activists urge U.S. lawmakers to scrutinize Sissi  The Washington Post Two years ago, the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on state, foreign operations, and related programs held a hearing on Egypt. The experts testifying … “us congress” – Google News

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US Congress Should Protect Transgender Rights – Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch US Congress Should Protect Transgender RightsHuman Rights WatchThe Trump administration is urging key US federal agencies to stop protecting the rights of transgender people, according to a New York Times article. The Department of Health and Human Services is leading an effort to adopt a narrow interpretation of …'Transgender' Could Be Defined Out of Existence Under Trump AdministrationNew York Times US Halts Visas For Diplomats' Same-Sex Partners If They're Not MarriedNPRChase Strangio on Twitter: "I know folks are scared and hurt. So am I. We are working…

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