Category: News Coverage
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Lawrence City Commission approves safe haven ordinance increasing local protections for transgender people
by Mackenzie Clark, the Lawrence Times – July 18, 2023 Ruby Johnson said she began to live as herself when…
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Lawrence city leaders approve safe-haven ordinance codifying protections against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
by Austin Hornbostel, the Lawrence-Journal World – July 18, 2023 Lawrence city leaders have voted unanimously to codify protections against…
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City leaders to consider safe-haven ordinance protecting against anti-trans law SB 180
by Austin Hornbostel, the Lawrence-Journal World – July 17, 2023 A safe-haven ordinance codifying protections for transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming…
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Lawrence City Commission to consider ‘safe haven’ ordinance against anti-trans law
by Mackenzie Clark, the Lawrence Times – July 13, 2023 Following a push by local activists, Lawrence city commissioners on…
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City attorneys working with members of local initiative to craft safe-haven ordinance for trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people
by Austin Hornbostel, the Lawrence-Journal World – July 13, 2023 Following weeks of public outcry urging Lawrence city leaders to…
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‘No Place Like LFK’ event to celebrate trans performers, continue push against SB 180
by the Lawrence Times – June 26, 2023 No SB 180 in Lawrence, a group of local activists who have…
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Organizers urge Lawrence City Commission to reject Kansas’ anti-trans law taking effect in July
by Nathan Vickers, KCTV5 – June 21, 2023 LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) – Kansans who identify as transgender are preparing for…
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After presenting draft ordinance, dozens urge city leaders to adopt it and make Lawrence a sanctuary city for trans people
by Austin Hornbostel, the Lawrence-Journal World; June 20, 2023 Lawrence city leaders on Tuesday heard three hours of public comment…
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Community members again push Lawrence City Commission to take action against anti-trans state law
by Mackenzie Clark, the Lawrence Times – June 20, 2023 After hearing from about 70 people Tuesday, Vice Mayor Bart…
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Lawrence activists draft ordinance against anti-trans bill; attorney prepares for legal battle
by Mackenzie Clark, the Lawrence Times – June 19, 2023 Lawrence activists are working on multifaceted approaches to stand against…
