More than 100 people chanted "trans lives matter" at the Oklahoma Capitol on Monday in protest of proposed bills that would restrict gender-confirming care. The protestors were demanding that the bills be withdrawn.
The demonstration was organized by trans-rights activists who carried placards and stormed the House chamber at the state Capitol before Governor Kevin Stitt's State of the State address. Chants of “trans lives matter” filled the air as demonstrators decried proposed bills and demanded they be withdrawn.
The demonstration was part of a larger movement to protect transgender rights and ensure access to gender-affirming care for all individuals.

Starbucks charges customer more than $4,000 in TIPS for two cups of coffee: Sent him checks as repayment - but they bounced, forcing him to cancel 'once in a lifetime' family vacation over lack of funds
A Tulsa man says he was charged more than $4,000 in a tip for two cups of coffee at Starbucks in Oklahoma
Jesse and Deedee O'Dell said they spent hours on the phone with Starbucks after the coffee chain charged them nearly $4,500 during a January 7 stop
The O'Dells were forced to cancel a 'once in a lifetime' trip after the refund checks they were sent bounced, leaving them calling Starbucks repeatedly

After Approving Medical Marijuana 5 Years Ago, Oklahoma Voters Reject Broader Legalization
A ballot initiative that would have allowed recreational use was defeated by a large margin in a special election.

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