lead story - Transgender official takes abuse while leading virus efforts

Michael Rubinkam
ABC News

Bloomsburg, PA

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West Virginia - West Virginia just elected its first openly transgender official

Leah Asmelash
CNN

Wheeling, WV

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civil rights - Dems ask lawmaker to apologize for comments to transgender official

Tyler Estep
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Doraville, AL

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Transgender official seeks damages over use of toilet at work (Japan)

Staff
Japan Today

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First openly transgender official hired at White House

Press
Portland Press-Herald

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