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220 items of 1682 · updated Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 AM ET
Vermont's JRS 15, a joint resolution supporting Vermont's transgender and non-binary community and declaring a commitment to fighting discrimination, was adopted by the Senate and House.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
MO SB 1218, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, had a second read and was referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1770 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1244 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials, and instead requires the area be referred to as Judea and Samaria; a hearing was cancelled.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1541 prohibits certain mental health professionals from engaging in conversion therapy for minors; latest action: second read and referred to S Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
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HI SR 20 urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Iran; certified copies of resolutions sent 05-12-26.
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ABC News reports President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, saying it would last a matter of weeks, and calls it a roadblock in the midterm elections.
Source: ABC News (abcnews.com)
WI SJR 98 on equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race and sexual orientation failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
WI AB 446, relating to consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination, published 3-28-2026.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Wisconsin AJR 139, supporting the Taiwan Relations Act and sister ties with Taiwan, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Wisconsin SJR 28 reaffirms support for the Taiwan Relations Act and Taiwan ties; latest action 2025-04-24: report correctly enrolled.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PR RC 357: exigir un cese al fuego inmediato, levantamiento del bloqueo impuesto por fuerzas militares israelíes y preservación de derechos humanos en Gaza; Referido a Comisión(es) 2025-06-10.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
H.R. 7545, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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The search for whoever sent deceptive transgender advocacy mailers across Texas has reached Illinois printing company Three Z Printing, which the U.S. Postal Service identified as the permit holder.
Source: them (them.us)
The search for whoever sent deceptive transgender advocacy mailers across Texas has reached an Illinois printer; the campaign triggered threats against LGBTQ+ advocates and a criminal investigation.
Source: The Advocate (advocate.com)
CBS News reports Israel will hold its first parliamentary elections since the Hamas terrorist attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, and calls the election in part a referendum on Netanyahu's tactics.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
Anti-trans ballot measures in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska and Washington could restrict trans people's access to sports and bathrooms and limit gender-affirming healthcare.
Source: Ms. Magazine (msmagazine.com)
Activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on transgender girls in school sports on Colorado and Washington ballots.
Source: PBS NewsHour (pbs.org)
Israeli forces have displaced over 3,000 Palestinians from their homes in Hebron, a West Bank city, since Friday, ahead of Israel's elections; Truthout reports Netanyahu extends the assault.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)
A U.N. human rights panel says Israel has committed genocidal acts in Gaza since the cease-fire and accuses it of crimes against humanity in the West Bank; Israel condemned the report.
Source: The New York Times (nytimes.com)