Amelia Twyman

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Amelia Twyman is a summer 2026 intern at States Newsroom’s Washington, D.C. bureau. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, the student reporter now studies journalism and creative writing at the University of Maryland, College Park. She works as an assistant news editor at the university’s independent student newspaper, The Diamondback, where has also covered topics including justice, equity and identity, the University Senate, higher education and city and campus development. Amelia is set to graduate from UMD in 2028.

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Penn., speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in defense of trans and diverse student rights on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Amelia Twyman/States Newsroom)

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US House Dems urge Congress to increase protections for trans and diverse students

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Amelia Twyman

WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republican and Trump administration efforts to dissolve diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. “Today I tell you, rain or shine, we’re...