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On the recordNovember 4, 2009
So, harassment of gay, lesbian, and transgender people are legal in States that do not have protection against discrimination.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley highlights the legal gaps in protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in certain states.

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