In this op-ed, Laverne Cox shares why the documentary was so important in telling the real story about trans people in Hollywood and beyond.
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US: New York Democrats finally ready to repeal ‘walking while trans’ loitering law
Legislation repealing a long-criticized loitering law advocates say is used by police to harass and target transgender people is finally moving forward. Senate Democrats will bring a bill striking down New York’s law related to loitering for the purpose of prostitution, also known as the “walking while trans” law, to the committee next week.
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US: Transgender youth bills in US states reflect deep divisions
This year, state lawmakers also want to restrict transgender students’ sports participation in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Dakota, and New Hampshire. Several more states are weighing separate proposed bans on certain medical treatment for transgender minors, including Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas