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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Drug Policy Coalition Urges US Congress to Oppose Inclusion of the Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Scheduled … – Human Rights Watch

Drug Policy Coalition Urges US Congress to Oppose Inclusion of the Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Scheduled …Human Rights WatchIn June 2018, many of us signed a letter to the House of Representatives urging members to vote against SITSA in the House. Our opposition to this legislation remains unchanged as Congress attempts to reconcile the differences between the opioid … us congress – Google News

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US Congress Should Back Bill Supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment – Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch US Congress Should Back Bill Supporting Women's Economic EmpowermentHuman Rights WatchFor example, if enacted, the bill would make it US policy to support activities to help secure women's land and property rights, whether through legal reform and enforcement, or programs to help women claim their rights. It would also amend the US's … us congress – Google News

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WATCH: Which US president took the most vacation time? – Washington Post (blog)

WATCH: Which US president took the most vacation time?Washington Post (blog)Thursday's episode of In Play, The Washington Post's new political analysis show hosted by Chris Cillizza of The Fix and Jackie Kucinich, revealed the answer: President George W. Bush. During his two terms, Bush took 879 vacation days, which included …and more » us president – Google News

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