GOP lawmaker inserts Dem colleague's name into graphic rape scene while supporting book ban bill - LGBTQ Nation

Democratic Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh called his use of her name "out of line and unnecessary and disgusting."

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Nebraska Lawmakers Shielded 'Clearly Ill' Colleague Who Left the Hospital to Help Ban Abortion

Sen. Julie Slama's (R) colleagues helped her hide from TV cameras as she gave the GOP the vote they needed to limit abortion and ban gender-affirming care.

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Read this piece about the vote on #Nebraka's #TransBan and #abortionBan

Learn how many of the people voting to pass laws that kill people don't even know, let alone give the first flying fuck, what they're voting on--they just march in the direction their GOP leader points them to.

And learn about #MachaelaCavanaugh, fighting for the lives of children and adults, and the survival of democracy.

And if you rage, find a way to make it count.

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/machaela-cavanaugh-nebraska-trans-bill.html

“This place is morally bankrupt. You are playing political games with the lives of children and parents,” - Sen. #MachaelaCavanaugh (D)

"We are in the midst of a time of unprecedented violence for LGBTQ people in our country. We are working to fight for rights that we have already won.” - Sen. #MeganHunt (I)

[The Washington Post] https://wapo.st/42R35Xy

Nebraska passes 12-week abortion, gender-affirming care for minors ban

The bans, merged into one bill, prompted protests at the state Capitol and outcries from opponents, but narrowly passed in the Republican-dominated legislature.

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"If you vote for this, you will have buckets and buckets of blood on your hands." --#MachaelaCavanaugh to fellow #Nebraska legislators right before they voted to ban both #abortion and gender-affirming care for #trans youth.
Nebraska lawmaker says Republicans ‘hate’ her trans son more than they love their own kids

Nebraska Democrat Megan Hunt says Republicans 'hate' her trans son more than they love their own families, in ongoing filibuster attempt.

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‘I am a substantial roadblock’: a Nebraska state senator’s filibuster for trans rights

Machaela Cavanaugh promises to hold up legislation unless bill to block gender-affirming healthcare for youth is dropped

#news #uspol #usa #Nebraska #machaelacavanaugh #politics #trans #transrightsarehumanrights #transrights

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/06/nebraska-senator-filibuster-trans-rights

‘I am a substantial roadblock’: a Nebraska state senator’s filibuster for trans rights

Machaela Cavanaugh promises to hold up legislation unless bill to block gender-affirming healthcare for youth is dropped

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‘I am a substantial roadblock’: a Nebraska state senator’s filibuster for trans rights

Machaela Cavanaugh promises to hold up legislation unless bill to block gender-affirming healthcare for youth is dropped

The Guardian
Hero Lawmakers Stand Up Against GOP Anti-Trans Obsession - Pride Source

A shout out and a “Hell yeah!” to Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, Nebraska State Sen. Megan Hunt and Nebraska State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh who are

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Nebraska Democrat Is Accused of Ethics Violation in Opposing Anti-Trans Bill

“I am being formally investigated because of a complaint that I have a conflict of interest on LB574 because I have a trans child,” said State Sen. Megan Hunt.

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