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Johnson Bans Trans People From Capitol Bathrooms

Johnson Announces Change
to Capitol Bathroom Policy

Nov 20, 2024 2:15 PM CST

Johnson Announces Change to Capitol Bathroom Policy

McBride says she doesn't agree with the rule, but she will follow it

(Newser) - Two weeks after the first openly transgender person was elected to Congress , House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced a change in bathroom policy. "All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House Office Buildings—such as restrooms, changing rooms, and locker rooms—are reserved for individuals of that biological sex,...

Nancy Mace Bill Takes Aim
at New Trans Rep

Nov 19, 2024 6:14 AM CST

Nancy Mace Bill Takes Aim at New Trans Rep

Bill bars trans women from women's restrooms at Capitol, right after election of Sarah McBride

(Newser) - Sarah McBride made history earlier this month by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, but another House member isn't exactly giving her the warmest welcome. The Hill reports that on Monday, GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced a bill that would bar transgender women...

She Wants to Be Congress' First Trans Member

She Could Be
US' First Trans
Congresswoman

Jun 26, 2023 12:33 PM CDT

She Could Be US' First Trans Congresswoman

Sarah McBride, a Delaware state senator, is launching campaign for seat as a US rep

(Newser) - Sarah McBride won her race for Delaware state senator in 2020 with 70% of the vote, becoming the nation's first transgender state senator. In her reelection race, no one bothered to oppose her. The 32-year-old is hoping to translate that popularity into yet another first for a trans lawmaker:...

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