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Trump to reverse Obama directives protecting Trans students
Caitlyn Jenner – Photo courtesy of time.com
by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Republican Caitlyn Jenner took to Twitter Thursday evening with a message to President Donald Trump: “Call me.”
The Olympian and reality TV star was quiet after the Trump administration withdrew Obama-era guidance on Transgender bathroom use in public schools. However, she broke her silence over 24 see CALL ME page 11
Trump order on Trans students: What it means for Washington state
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray – Photo courtesy of Getty images
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Seattle and Washington state officials reaffirmed their commitment to Transgender rights in the wake of Donald Trump’s executive order rescinding federal protec-
tions for Transgender students. “The bullying coming from the White House reached even more alarming levels today when the Trump administration specifically began targeting school kids,” said Seattle Mayor Ed Murray in a February 22 see TRUMP ORDER page 6
Mara Keisling – Photo courtesy of alchetron.com
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer The Trump White House announced on February 22 that it will reverse the Obama administration’s guidelines allowing
Transgender students to use restrooms that correspond to their gender identity. Trump had to intervene personally in the issue to support the views of new Attorney General Jeff Sessions and overcome see TITLE IX page 5
Gov. Inslee, Mayor Murray defy Trump on immigration
WA Governor Jay Inslee – Photo by Ted Warren / Associated Press
by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray are defying Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration. On February 23, Inslee issued his own
executive order explicitly prohibiting state agencies from inquiring about a person’s immigration status, participating in federal immigration raids, or aiding in the creation of a religious registry. Shortly after signing the order, Inslee see INSLEE page 5