Statement on Texas Anti-Trans Legislation
The blog author, a native Texan, shares the written testimony she provided to the Texas legislature on the latest anti-trans bills.
Author: Emily Starbuck Gerson
Emily Starbuck Gerson is a seasoned journalist and storyteller, with over a decade of professional writing and editing experience. She's also an out member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and she launched Profiles in Pride in November 2017 as a platform to share the inspiring and empowering journeys of others. She conducts every interview and writes every profile herself. By day, she's a full-time freelance writer/editor; learn more at EmilyStarbuck.com.
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