Embattled: Trans Troops On A Mission For Equality

By Anita Rao

Published January 14, 2021 at 1:38 PM EST

Anita says all the time "what's personal is political." So, she's interested to see how a new presidential administration will affect the ability of transgender Americans to serve in the U.S. military, which has long suffered from barriers to equity for troops and veterans from marginalized communities.

Meet the guests:

Lt. Col. Bree Fram, the highest-ranking, out transgender officer in the Department of Defense, shares what it meant to come out after Obama lifted the ban on trans service members and the challenges with Trump's reversal of the policy.
Marine Sgt. Samson Gibbs talks about how he's experienced more support than transphobia as an active duty military.

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