Transgender Issues Follow Path Blazed By Gay Rights
It may have been "the gayest year ever," as some gay and lesbian activists put it — 2013 saw the Defense of Marriage Act struck down by the Supreme Court and the number of states offering marriage rights to same-sex couples doubled, to a total of 18.

But as 2014 begins, another issue is gaining traction: transgender rights.

See more at the following link:
http://www.npr.org/2014/01/04/259571368/transgender-issues-gain-prominence-for-2014
Source: NPR Author: Staff

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