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Crime & Courts June 19, 2023 - 7:14 pm

Lawrence activists draft ordinance against anti-trans bill; attorney prepares for legal battle

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence activists are working on multifaceted approaches to stand against multiple Kansas laws targeting transgender and gender-nonconforming people — including drafting a “safe haven” city ordinance.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 6, 2023 - 8:26 pm

Transgender and nonbinary people and allies push Lawrence City Commission to stand against anti-trans law

by Mackenzie Clark

Nearly three dozen people spoke to the Lawrence City Commission Tuesday, asking commissioners to make Lawrence a sanctuary city for transgender and nonbinary people by taking a stand against the Kansas Legislature.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 3, 2023 - 10:48 pm

Lawrence PRIDE celebrates with parade, block party; activists plan push to protect trans rights

by Molly Adams & Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence PRIDE parade and block party brought colorful celebration to downtown Saturday, but they also included messages of support and resistance for transgender and gender-nonconforming folks who have been targeted by legislation in Kansas and beyond.

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