Rebecca Trimble was only a few days old when she was brought to the U.S. She first told her story in 2020 after getting a letter saying she had a month to leave the country.
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Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular
In addition to being permanent, vasectomies are relatively quick – about 10 minutes for a skilled surgeon.
Indigenous languages will get the spotlight at Kenai schools’ film fest
The February festival will showcase short, locally made films that feature Alaska Native languages like Dena’ina. Those films will later be stored for future use by tribal organizations and schools.
Respect for Marriage Act clears Congress with bipartisan support
Both the House and the Senate have passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which codifies same-sex and interracial marriages.
Murkowski, Sullivan support same-sex marriage bill, for different reasons
The Respect for Marriage bill says states can’t, on the bases of race or gender, reject a valid marriage license issued in another state.
Bills targeting trans youth are growing more common — and radically reshaping lives
An NPR analysis finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. Most of this legislation, 86%, takes aim at the rights of trans youth.