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Transgender people working in U.S. government see peril under Trump


Published on 2024-12-19 06:40:53 - MSN
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  • Transgender military officers, diplomats abroad, others, believe progress and acceptance built over a decade may be destroyed

The article from MSN discusses the concerns of transgender individuals working within the U.S. government regarding potential policy changes under a second Trump administration. It highlights the fear that Trump's previous policies, which included banning transgender individuals from serving in the military and rolling back protections for transgender students, might be reinstated or expanded. Transgender employees are worried about losing job protections, facing discrimination, and experiencing a rollback of healthcare rights. The piece also mentions the broader implications for the rights of the entire LGBTQ+ community, with fears that Trump's administration could further marginalize and endanger transgender rights through executive actions and policy shifts. The article includes perspectives from transgender government workers who express anxiety over their future in public service, emphasizing the potential for a hostile work environment and the loss of hard-won rights.

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