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What Legislation Means for Transgender Students

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

March 5, 2021

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Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin Megin McDonell talks about her opposition to proposed legislation that would prevent transgender students from participating in Women’s sports.

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