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Sara Jacobs: “A transgender bill of rights isn't about special privileges…”

Featuring: Sara Jacobs, Democratic | U.S. House California, 51st Congressional District

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Trans rights are human rights. Join live with Rep. Jayapal to reintroduce the Trans Bill of Rights.

Published | Video Starts at 12:36

No parent should fear that their child's safety or future is up for political debate. And no young person should grow up believing their government sees them as expendable. A transgender bill of rights isn't about special privileges. It's about guaranteeing basic human rights. like the freedom to exist without harassment, the freedom to access medically necessary care, the freedom to learn and work and play and participate fully in our communities. (12:36–12:43)

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Asserts that the Trans Bill of Rights aims to guarantee basic human rights, not special privileges.

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