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Human Rights Campaign issues first-ever state of emergency declaration for LGBTQ+ Americans
The HRC pointed to 75 laws in more than a dozen states specifically targeting LGBTQ rights, like those banning drag, gender affirming care, inclusive education and those preventing transgender athletes from competing in sports.