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Why trans rights nationwide are only a matter of time

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

Editor’s note: This article is part of our collaboration with Point Taken, a new program from WGBH that next airs on Tuesday, May 24 on PBS and online at pbs.org. The show features fact-based debate on major issues of the day, without the shouting.

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