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Response to Anti-Trans Executive Order Issued by Governor Jim Pillen | OutNebraska Statement

Response to Anti-Trans Executive Order Issued by Governor Jim Pillen | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized

Yesterday, Governor Jim Pillen issued a discriminatory executive order designed to marginalize and erase transgender people from public life. Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, issued the following statement: “We are deeply disturbed and angered at...
Norfolk Public Schools Approves Exclusionary Transgender Sports Policy | OutNebraska Statement

Norfolk Public Schools Approves Exclusionary Transgender Sports Policy | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized

Earlier this evening, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education voted 5 to 1 to approve a policy that would prevent transgender students from participating in school athletics.  The policy, which requires student athletes to play on sports teams that correspond...
Governor Jim Pillen Refers to Transgender Youth and Parents as “Lucifer” | OutNebraska Statement

Governor Jim Pillen Refers to Transgender Youth and Parents as “Lucifer” | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | May 25, 2023 | Advocacy, In the News

Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, issued this statement responding to comments made by Governor Jim Pillen at LB 574’s signing ceremony earlier this week: Governor Jim Pillen’s inflammatory comments are appalling, especially coming from the...
LB574, Healthcare Ban for Transgender Youth, Advances Past Second Round of Debate | OutNebraska Statement

LB574, Healthcare Ban for Transgender Youth, Advances Past Second Round of Debate | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | Apr 13, 2023 | Advocacy

Today the Nebraska Legislature voted to advance LB574, receiving 33 votes in support of the bill and 16 votes in opposition. This vote occurred after the bill’s introducer, Senator Kathleen Kauth, promised to collaborate on a new, unspecified amendment. If LB574...
Gender-Affirming Care Ban, LB574, Advances to Second Round of Debate | OutNebraska Statement

Gender-Affirming Care Ban, LB574, Advances to Second Round of Debate | OutNebraska Statement

by Johnny Redd | Mar 23, 2023 | Advocacy

Following three days of tense debate, the Nebraska Legislature voted 30 to 17 today to advance LB574 after it received 33 votes to overcome a filibuster.  LB574, dubbed the “Let Them Grow Act,” would outlaw most forms of gender-affirming care for youth as well as...
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