Nebraska Passes Double-Whammy Bill Banning Abortion and Trans Kids’ Health Care

The bill is expected to be signed into law by Republican Governor Jim Pillen. Nebraska state Senator Merv Riepe chats with fellow Senator Jane Raybould at the Nebraska state Capitol The Nebraska state legislature passed a bill Friday banning abortion after 12 weeks and gender-affirming care for minors, a double-whammy of curbing human rights. The anti-abortion, anti-trans bill passed the House by a vote of 33-15 and now heads to the desk of Governor Jim Pillen, who has said he will sign it. The measure initially passed the Senate on...