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How one transgender boy sees the “bathroom bill” debate (video)

A new bill would mandate that people use bathrooms in public schools, government buildings and public universities based on “biological sex.” A business group and families with transgender members are working to oppose it.

By Alana Rocha and Justin DehnJan. 18, 2017, 12:01 a.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 18, 2017, 12:01 a.m. Central

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How one transgender boy sees the “bathroom bill” debate (video)

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