lead story - In the state that passed HB2, two transgender candidates running for legislative seats

Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan
The News & Observer

Wendell, NC

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Bangladesh - For the first time, transgender candidates will run for seats in Bangladesh's National Parliament

Samaya Anjum
Global Voices

Bagerhat, Bangladesh

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lead story - Transgender candidates could make history in upcoming races

Daniel Trotta
Reuters

Christine Hallquist

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As transgender candidates make history in Minneapolis, some see trend emerging

John Verhovek
ABC News

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Transgender candidates hope to make history in California

Casey Tolan
The Mercury News

East Los Angeles, CA

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