Debate on Transgender Access to Public Restrooms Heats Up
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel is wading into a heated national debate over transgender bathroom use.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is wading into the heated national debate over the rights of transgender people by introducing an ordinance Wednesday that prohibits public places from denying restroom access based on a person’s gender identity.
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Debate on Transgender Access to Public Restrooms Heats Up
Clip: Season 2016 | 14m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is wading into the heated national debate over the rights of transgender people by introducing an ordinance Wednesday that prohibits public places from denying restroom access based on a person’s gender identity.
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