Today marks the beginning of Transgender Awareness Week, observed each year to highlight the challenges faced by transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people as well as to honor their achievements, reports the Advocate.
The week also includes recognition of trans people’s resilience, especially in the face of political attacks around the nation. In the past few years, more than 20 states have passed laws banning gender-affirming care for trans youth and restricting trans students’ participation in school sports. Some states have limited restroom access too, and there are many efforts to keep trans-inclusive books out of schools and public libraries.
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