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Vox presents "The Weeds" live podcast taping: Anti-trans legislation explained

Sat May 6, 2023 | 2:45pm
In-person
Amazon Meeting Center

United States

There’s been a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQ+ bills across the country, a lightning rod for the bases of the politicians who introduce them. Meanwhile, trans people are four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violent crime, and 45% of LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide last year. Jonquilyn Hill talks with Danni Askini, co-executive director of the Gender Justice League.

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