Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 27, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed.

Transgender people in the US say they’re fighting for their rights – and their survival. Already this year, a record number of bills have been introduced by state lawmakers. They include everything from gender-affirming care for youth and access to public spaces to drag performances. Advocates worry that this could lead to wider attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and personal freedoms.

In this episode:

• Chase Strangio (@ChaseStrangio), Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, American Civil Liberties Union
• Eureka O’Hara (@EurekaOhara), drag queen and host of HBO’s ‘We’re Here’
• Alex Petrovnia (@AlexPetrovnia), founder, Trans Formations Project

Episode credits:

This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. The original production team was Miranda Lin, Chloe K. Li, Amy Walters, and Alexandra Locke, with our host, Malika Bilal. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer, and Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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