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Ed Markey: In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access…

On the recordJune 8, 2023
In the past 6 months, state legislators have passed 75 bills discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and blocking access to gender affirming care.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights recent legislative actions against LGBTQ rights and healthcare access.

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