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Analyzing the Current Issues & State Bills Targeting the Transgender Community. Plus, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia on her Goals for the new Legislative Session

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 19, 2023 · Discussing efforts to support trans rights amidst recent legislation and opposition to the community.

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Legislation is impacting the transgender community – particularly trans youth

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on March 30, 2022 · For “Transgender Day of Visibility”, we talk with a legal expert about the latest developments in transgender laws.

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For those in the LGBTQIA+ community, gender pronouns can be an affirmation of life

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on October 11, 2021 · Experts in transgender legal aid and gender identities discuss the impact of language on mental health and the best ways we can respect gender and sexuality.

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Chaz Bono On Falling In Love With Acting And Being Himself

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Posted on May 4, 2021 · The former Dancing with the Stars contestant joins Ernie on his journey into acting, his gender transition in the public eye, and how his life began at age 41.

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Texas lawmakers are going after gender-affirming care. Will they succeed?

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Posted on January 20, 2023 · Bills range from prohibiting insurance companies from covering gender-affirming care to revoking the license of a doctor who performs a gender-affirming surgery on a minor.

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The January 6th Report: What We’ve Learned & What Are the Next Steps; Plus, the Latest in Politics with the Co-Hosts of Party Politics

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