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Chitchat Trump gets priority right - school toilets

scroobal

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World's greatest nation and its President has zoomed in on school toilets.


http://time.com/4679063/donald-trump-transgender-bathroom/President Trump Just Rolled Back Guidelines That Protected Transgender Students
Katy Steinmetz
Updated: 3:33 PM ACDT | Originally published: 9:08 AM ACDT
By the time he left office, Barack Obama had taken several steps to support transgender people, moves that “thrilled” advocates and outraged social conservatives still stinging from a same-sex-marriage loss before the Supreme Court. But the tide is now heading in a new direction, and the Trump Administration on Wednesday took what LGBT-rights groups view as a big step back, one they are describing as “bullying” transgender kids.
In a joint action, the Departments of Justice and Education rescinded instructions that schools nationwide must respect the gender identities of transgender students, allowing them access to bathrooms and other facilities or single-sex programs that align with their sense of self. "The prior guidance documents did not contain sufficient legal analysis or explain how the interpretation was consistent with the language of Title IX," Attorney General Jeff Sessions said in a statement Wednesday. " The Department of Education and the Department of Justice therefore have withdrawn the guidance."
Under Obama, those same departments issued the guidance in several pieces as an interpretation of Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education. The instructions answered a question that school administrators had been asking as more transgender students were making themselves known: How should that word sex be understood when it comes to their treatment, to make sure schools were not running afoul of the civil rights law?
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"Under Title IX," a school that receives federal funds must generally “treat transgender students consistent with their gender identity,” as one memo from the Department of Education put it. Such instructions are consistent with a body of case law that has been building for the past several years, but they have also been controversial — leading about a dozen states to sue the federal government for allegedly overstepping its bounds and “rewriting” the law.
Speaking with reporters on Wednesday, White House press secretary Sean Spicer echoed the argument that such an interpretation of Title IX is flawed. "It's incumbent upon us to actually follow the law and to recognize that Title IX never talked about this," he said. "It was enacted in 1972. There was no discussion of this back then, and to assume certain elements of the law were thought of back then with respect to this would be completely preposterous."
Opponents of the guidelines have also argued that allowing transgender-students bathroom access jeopardizes the privacy of other students, and some have even questioned the authenticity of transgender students' gender identities. The Obama-era interpretation of Title IX "does violence to the notion of physical privacy," the states' lawyers wrote in a complaint, "by advancing an understanding that requires the mixing of the sexes in intimate areas."
Transgender students and their parents have in turn called the privacy argument a red herring and said that bathroom access — as well as generally being treated in a way that is consistent with their gender identity — is necessary for transgender students to participate equally in getting their education.
"All they want is to just fit in," said Katharine Prescott, the mother of a transgender boy who committed suicide in 2015, after struggles that included being called "she" and isolated from peers at school. When transgender kids are told to use a bathroom that does not match their gender identity or a nurse's restroom, she told TIME on Wednesday, they feel stigmatized and often avoid using the restroom at all.
"It's saying you are this monster," she said, "that you don't belong."
Trump's Department of Justice previously backed away from a challenge the Obama Administration had made in the case filed by the states, signaling that newly installed Attorney General Sessions was going to be less supportive of transgender rights than his predecessors. As a member of Congress, Sessions previously expressed doubt about expansions of LGBT rights, including opposition to same-sex marriage and saying the now-defunct "don't ask, don't tell" policy that banned the service of military members who are openly gay had been "pretty effective."
On Wednesday, Spicer also confirmed reports that there had been disagreements about how to approach the guidance. The instructions were jointly issued by the two departments and so need to be rolled back in concert, but Education Secretary Betsy DeVos reportedly resisted the move — despite insistence from Sessions — and said that there should be language that instructs schools to generally protect transgender students. (In a release announcing the change, the Justice Department said it was committed to protecting "all students, including LGBTQ students, from discrimination, bullying, and harassment.”)
“There is no daylight between the President or any of the Secretaries,” Spicer said, acknowledging that there was some back-and-forth over timing and specific language, but also saying that there was agreement on the conclusions.
Such a step by the Trump Administration could render the states' lawsuit moot and affect a historic case that will be argued at the Supreme Court next month. Gavin Grimm, a transgender boy from Virginia, sued his school board after being banned from the boys' room at school and won a ruling from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that relied on the guidance issued by Obama's Department of Education. Along with many others, Grimm was headed to the White House on Wednesday evening to protest, even as advocates on both sides eagerly awaited to see the precise language that would be issued.
When asked during a press briefing on Tuesday to address the rumors that the instructions would be rolled back, Spicer said that President Trump believes the treatment of transgender students in public schools to be "a states' rights issue." Advocates called that notion "outrageous," saying that Title IX should continue to protect transgender students — even if they are no longer aided by the feds in pursuing enforcement actions.
"It is of course outrageous that the federal government would decline to carry out its obligation to enforce the civil rights laws, to protect the most vulnerable students from discrimination," said the Transgender Law Center's Ilona Turner. "It’s hard to think of something more hostile or cruel, frankly, that they could do to the transgender community."— With reporting by Zeke J. Miller / Washington
 

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The country is in danger of being made irrelevant by the rapidly evolving scenarios around the volatile areas of the world and these fucking libertarians worry about the rights of faggots and ladyboys. :rolleyes:
 

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... these fucking libertarians worry about the rights of faggots and ladyboys. :rolleyes:

Absolutely agree and I totally with you on that! We should worry about charging higher entry fees for toilet entry so as to earn more income for the State! 15 fucking trillion in debt and rising.
 

scroobal

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This is better than Saturday Night Live. Republican congressman gave an interview why the wall will stop the smuggling of nukes.

The country is in danger of being made irrelevant by the rapidly evolving scenarios around the volatile areas of the world and these fucking libertarians worry about the rights of faggots and ladyboys. :rolleyes:
 

scroobal

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When Obama entered into the school toilet space I was shaking my head - really!!. Now this guy did the same. We seem to spend close to 20% of our time in recent years about LGBT issues. Seriously there are far more important things - children labour, medicine, cure for cancer, potable water for millions of people, sanitation etc.

The drama around Bruce Jenner was surreal. The day we get every 6 year old kid into school no matter where they live in this World is the day we can take breather. If Bruce Jenner or anyone for that matter can resolve their identity issue without seeking buy-in from every man and its dog is the second time we can take a breather.
 

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i hope they roll back obamacare next,obama is the only president iv seen that cares more about americans than any other president.

this list was written in 2012,imagine what a paradise america will be if republicos didnt exist.maybe as paradiso as australia.

half of america truly do not appreciate what a great president they had,instead they let their hatred,bias,prejudice blind them to everything to supporting the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

Bills Republicans Have Blocked Since President Obama Took Office.

Tax on Companies that ship jobs overseas- A bill that would have eliminated a tax break that companies get when they ship jobs overseas. Republicans blocked this, allowing companies to keep the tax break they receive when they ship jobs to other countries.
Political Ad disclosure bill- Would have required all donors to political campaigns to reveal themselves. Republicans blocked this, not once but twice.
Subpoena Power for the Committee investigating the BP Oil Spill – Give subpoena power to the independent committee responsible for investigating BP’s roll in the oil spill. Republicans attempted to block this.
The Small Business Jobs Act -would give LOCAL, community banks access to billions of dollars to loan to small businesses. Republicans blocked this, then attempted to block it a second time and failed.
The DREAM Act- Gives immigrant youth who were brought here as children a path to citizenship by earning a college degree or serving the military for 2 years. Republicans blocked this.
Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”- Would have repealed the law that forces gay and lesbian services members to lie about their sexuality and gives the military the right to discharge soldiers based on their sexuality. Republicans blocked this many times and Democrats were finally able to pass it with the support of just 2 Republicans.
Senator Franken’s Anti-Rape Amendment to the Defense Appropriations Bill – Makes it so that women raped overseas while working for foreign contractors have the right to have their case heard in an American court instead of having their case mediated by the company they work for. Only Republican men voted against this, but it passed.
Benefits for Homeless Veterans- Would have expanded benefits to homeless veterans and homeless veterans with children. Republicans blocked this.
Affordable Health Care For America Act- Prevents insurance companies from discriminating against you on the basis of “pre-existing conditions”. Requires that insurance companies spend 85 cents of every dollar that you pay on your actual health care. Limits health insurance companies profit margins. Republicans blocked this for months before it finally passed and have vowed to repeal it if they are elected.
Health Care for the 9/11 First Responders who got sick from being at Ground Zero- Would provide billions of dollars in health care to help the 9/11 First Responders who were at Ground Zero on 9/11 and are now sick because of it. Republicans blocked this.
The Jobs Bill- Offsets the payroll tax for 1 year for companies that hire new employees, or people receiving unemployment insurance. Also gives other tax incentives to companies hiring new employees. Republicans attempted to block this.
Wall Street Reform- Puts stricter regulations on the banks, preventing them from becoming “too big to fail”. Curbs reckless spending practices that caused the banking crisis. Republicans attempted to block this.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act- Pumped billions of dollars into state and local Governments to prevent us from sinking into a second Great Depression. Republicans opposed this but now want to take credit for the parts of it that we know are successful.
Oil Spill Liability- Raises the liability on what companies can be made to pay to clean up after an oil spill. Republicans blocked this.
Immigration Reform- Republican suggested comprehensive immigration reform until Obama supported it. Now they’re rabidly opposed to it and even voted against their own legislation. Republicans blocked this.
Unemployment extension bill HR-4213- Would provide additional aid to the millions of Americans still on unemployment who are just trying to support themselves and their families. Republicans blocked this bill for 8 weeks before it finally passed. Republicans blocked this for 8 weeks before it finally passed.
Fair Pay Act of 2009- Also called the Lily Ledbetter bill. Requires that women receive equal compensation to men for doing the same work. Republicans attempted to block this.
No permanent military bases in Afghanistan.
Report identifying hybrid or electric propulsion systems and other fuel-saving technologies for incorporation into tactical motor vehicles.
Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.
Improvements to Department of Defense domestic violence programs.
Department of Defense recognition of spouses of members of the Armed Forces.
Department of Defense recognition of children of members of the Armed Forces.
Enhancements to the Troops-to-Teachers Program.
Fiscal year 2011 increase in military basic pay.
Improving aural protection for members of the Armed Forces.
Comprehensive policy on neurocognitive assessment by the military health care system.
Authority to make excess nonlethal supplies available for domestic emergency assistance.
 
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World's greatest nation and its President has zoomed in on school toilets.


http://time.com/4679063/donald-trump-transgender-bathroom/President Trump Just Rolled Back Guidelines That Protected Transgender Students
Katy Steinmetz
Updated: 3:33 PM ACDT | Originally published: 9:08 AM ACDT
By the time he left office, Barack Obama had taken several steps to support transgender people, moves that “thrilled” advocates and outraged social conservatives still stinging from a same-sex-marriage loss before the Supreme Court. But the tide is now heading in a new direction, and the Trump Administration on Wednesday took what LGBT-rights groups view as a big step back, one they are describing as “bullying” transgender kids.



Any republican president, not just Trump, would have done the same. This is what conservatives expect. More important issues are travel bans and other disastrously-implemented policies that have Steve Bannon's hand all over them.
 

Leongsam

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Any republican president, not just Trump, would have done the same. This is what conservatives expect. More important issues are travel bans and other disastrously-implemented policies that have Steve Bannon's hand all over them.

Trump's team have got their priorities right. Obama's lame policies will be buried for good thank goodness.
 

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Trump a 'monster' for undoing transgender bathroom policy?

[video=youtube;8f9BqLCF38A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f9BqLCF38A[/video]

CNN Host: Naked Men in Girl's Locker Room with 12-Year-Olds Should Be Allowed
[video=youtube;wE_mTlslx1M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE_mTlslx1M&t=0s[/video]
 

wikiphile

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Absolutely agree and I totally with you on that! We should worry about charging higher entry fees for toilet entry so as to earn more income for the State! 15 fucking trillion in debt and rising.

Absolutely right on, by charging 20 cents instead of 10 cents per entry, it will be a 100% increment in revenue. There would be a huge surplus even with the 30% hike in water charges.
 
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