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Mazie K. Hirono: “I think things like the Equality Act are necessary to protect these trans people from discrimination, because we have…”

On the recordJune 21, 2023
I think things like the Equality Act are necessary to protect these trans people from discrimination, because we have the right--I have the right as a woman, just as Ms. Gaines has the right as a woman, to compete in women's sports.
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Mazie K. Hirono
Hawaii

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Hirono advocates for the Equality Act to protect transgender rights in sports.

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