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In a conservative culture war on sex and gender, queer teachers and staff seek refuge from the frontlines.
A presentation deck meant just for House GOP members was sent out to all legislators. In it were the plans to bypass a possible vote in favor of abortion as a constitutional right.
A powerpoint deck created by the House GOP's general counsel laid out the potential roadwork for how conservatives could keep a popular ballot measure making abortion a constitutional right from passing. But it wasn't meant for all of us to see.
The powerpoint, first reported by AZCentral, was allegedly supposed to only be sent to the Republican House caucus, but instead was sent to all legislators, according to Laura Dent, political director for Arizona for Abortions Access.
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