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New Jersey's Anti-Discrimination Law Is 'Just A Tool' To Protect Gender Identity
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New Jersey's Anti-Discrimination Law Is 'Just A Tool' To Protect Gender Identity

Seventeen states have legal protections to prevent discrimination against transgender people in areas like housing and employment. But just having a law on the books doesn't change people's attitudes.

New Jersey's Anti-Discrimination Law Is 'Just A Tool' To Protect Gender Identity

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Friday

N.C. Gov. McCrory Claims 'Political Left' Fed Emergence Of Transgender Issues

In an interview with NPR's Robert Seigel, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory defended the controversial HB2 law. Gerry Broome/AP hide caption

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N.C. Gov. McCrory Claims 'Political Left' Fed Emergence Of Transgender Issues

The Republican said "most people had never heard of this issue" until recently. He also defended HB2, which requires transgender people to use public bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth.

N.C. Gov. McCrory Claims 'Political Left' Fed Emergence Of Transgender Issues

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Tuesday

Philippines Elects First Transgender Member Of Congress

Geraldine Roman walks past a campaign poster during an April 30 trip to the town of Orani, in the province of Bataan, north of Manila. The 49-year-old, a member of a powerful political family, has won a seat in the nation's lower house, according to unofficial results. Ted Aljibe/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Philippines Elects First Transgender Member Of Congress

Unofficial results show Geraldine Roman will win a seat in the House of Representatives. She's the first trans legislator in a country that reportedly has no gay politicians at the national level.

Wednesday

Tennessee Enacts Law Letting Therapists Refuse Patients On Religious Grounds

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law that allows mental health professionals to refuse treatment to patients based on personal or religious beliefs. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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Tennessee Enacts Law Letting Therapists Refuse Patients On Religious Grounds

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam signed a law allowing mental health counselors to refuse to treat patients based on religious objections. Critics say the measure discriminates against LGBT people.

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Friday

Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show in North Carolina To Protest 'Bathroom Bill'

"To my mind, it's an attempt by people who cannot stand the progress our country has made in recognizing the human rights of all of our citizens to overturn that progress," said Bruce Springsteen, canceling a planned April 10 concert in North Carolina. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP hide caption

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Bruce Springsteen Cancels Show in North Carolina To Protest 'Bathroom Bill'

The Boss is standing with opponents of the law that says transgender people must only use bathrooms that correspond with their sex at birth. The musician says he is supporting "freedom fighters."