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On the recordJune 21, 2023
too many jurisdictions across the country seem to be going backward and putting LGBTQ+ youth in more vulnerable and dangerous circumstances.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Highlighting the regression in protections for LGBTQ+ youth.

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