European Court ends forced sterilizations of trans people

STRASBOURG, France — Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that requiring sterilization of individuals seeking a change in their legal gender recognition violates human rights. Twenty two countries in Europe currently still require sterilization to access gender identity recognition, however this decision mandates that these countries amend their laws to reflect this positive…

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The City: Top to Bottom

thursday, april 6 Cuba on my Mind French Street photographer, Janine Free, invites you to see through the crumbling walls of 2016 Havana, its public and street art, its innovative contemporary art, and the creative lifestyle of its people. Spanish Village Gallery 21, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 11 a.m., free admission, http://spanishvillageart.com/event/cuba-mind-janine-free/ friday,…

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Senate Republicans change the rules to approve Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — Today, Senate Republicans changed the Senate rules in order to approve Judge Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) pulled the so-called nuclear rules trigger Thursday, ending the filibuster rule for Supreme Court nominees after Democrats blocked President Donald Trump’s conservative pick. Republicans on their own did not have enough…

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New study shows California is 2017’s state with the 10th highest tax burden

With Tax Day fast approaching and Republicans planning the first major overhaul of the U.S. tax code in three decades, the personal-finance Web site WalletHub today released its 2017 Tax Burden by State report. One simple ratio known as the “tax burden” helps cut through the complex tax system. Not to be confused with tax…

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LGBTQ candidates win historic Election in Alaska

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two Victory Fund endorsed candidates – Felix Rivera and Christopher Constant – won their races for Anchorage Assembly to become the only openly LGBTQ elected officials in Alaska. Tuesday’s wins are groundbreaking for Anchorage and the entire state, as both candidates faced numerous opponents and campaigned on their commitment to LGBTQ equality…

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