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Show Up for Trans Youth

We need to show up for trans youth around the country and stand with Gavin Grimm as he goes back to the Fourth Circuit court.

Senators: Oppose New Muslim Ban

Trump's new "Muslim Ban" is still unconstitutional. Tell your senators now to oppose Muslim Ban 2.0.

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Demand a special prosecutor to investigate Jeff Sessions and Russian involvement in the 2016 election.

Trump doesn't have a license to discriminate

A leaked executive order targets LGBT people and women. Tell Trump religious liberty is no excuse for discrimination.

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