In an unfortunate oversight, an intern in the office of United States President Joe Biden failed to post a public acknowledgment of Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. The annual event honors the memory of transgender people lost to violence. The oversight drew criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, who expressed disappointment that the administration had missed an opportunity to show its support for the transgender community. The White House apologized for the error and pledged to do better in the future.
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In New York, Progressive Values Have a Line on the Ballot
In New York, a new electoral option is giving progressive values a greater voice in the Democratic Party. A new Progressive line is appearing on the ballot for the first time this year, providing voters with an alternative to the traditional Democratic line. Supporters say the Progressive line will give more choices to voters and increase the influence of progressive views within the party, particularly on issues related to social justice, climate change, criminal justice, and campaign finance reform.