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HHS reportedly considering a limited definition of gender

HHS reportedly considering a limited definition of gender. Is it legal?

10/22/2018

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HHS reportedly considering a limited definition of gender

Clip: 10/22/2018 | 8m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

HHS reportedly considering a limited definition of gender. Is it legal?

According to the New York Times, the Trump administration is considering a proposal that would establish the definition of gender as a “biological,” fixed quality based on the sex the person was assigned at birth. Critics say that such a move to would eliminate transgender identities in the workplace. William Brangham examines the issue with Sharon McGowan of Lambda Legal.

10/22/2018

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