Nation Watch: February 23, 2017

As social actions around the world demonstrate, the people listen, the streets listen. A vast, strong community seeks a world of greater compassion and justice. Politicians listen too, when there are enough people in real and virtual streets.

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Human Rights
“Trump administration rescinds Obama rule on transgender students’ bathroom use.” Source: The Hill 

“10 members resign from Trump panel on Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders.” Source: The Hill 

Environment
Trump Administration is expected to take executive action to roll back the EPA’s Clean Water Rule. Source: Washington Post

Senate confirms Scott Pruitt as head of Environmental Protection Agency. Source: The New York Times 

Health Care
A federal judge blocked a Texas plan to cut medicaid to Planned Parenthood and other clinics providing family planning services. Source: Dallas News

Immigration
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly signed memos increasing the number of immigrants who are considered priorities for deportation. Source: The Hill 

Media / Press
The Trump administration releases a “Mainstream Media Accountability Survey” as part of his plan to limit press activity. Source: The White House 

International
Republicans back bill requiring congressional approval to remove or lessen U.S. sanctions on Russia. Source: The Hill 

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Prepared by Jessica Ceballos Campbell with Adam Leipzig.

Top image by Hassified, under Creative Commons license.