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New Justice Department Memo Threatens Transgender Rights

Posted by on Oct 16, 2017 in Current Events
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This week, over on the Election Central Web site, the main story examines Attorney General Jeff Sessions memo that targeted Obama-era protections for transgender citizens.

Because of a new memo from the U.S. Justice Department, transgendered people will no longer be legally protected from workplace discrimination. Here, btw takes a look at what happened, what the decision means, and how it will affect civil rights.

To learn more about this story, click here to visit the Election Central Web site and read the full posting.

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