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Sara Jacobs: “Progress isn't inevitable. We have to work for it. We have…”

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

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… necessary care, the freedom to learn and work and play and participate fully in our communities. And the freedom to live openly with dignity like all of us deserve. But Progress isn't inevitable. We have to work for it. We have to fight for it. That's what happened with the civil rights movement, the women's equality movement, the fight for marriage equality. And now it needs to happen for the trans community. (12:57–13:02)

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Asserts that progress requires active effort and advocacy.

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