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Biden Directs Federal Agencies To Protect LGBTQI+ Rights Under Attack In GOP-Led States
The order is meant to counter laws in Republican-led states that restrict the rights of LGBTQI+ kids and their families.

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The order is meant to counter laws in Republican-led states that restrict the rights of LGBTQI+ kids and their families.

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District Attorney Steve Wolfson’s office says it doesn’t have the data that would determine whether the program works.
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