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Laverne Cox stated in April that "If we don’t wake up and don’t understand, trans people will be exterminated."
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Who
Laverne Cox
What
Laverne Cox stated in April that "If we don’t wake up and don’t understand, trans people will be exterminated."
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT · 4h 5m ago
Where
New York, United States ·
Why
Cox expressed concerns over legislative actions and societal shifts she believes are creating a "permission structure to scapegoat trans people, to dehumanise trans people, to take away our rights and to eliminate us from public life."
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How this affects you
The narrative highlights a significant rise in anti-trans sentiment, impacting the rights, healthcare, and public life of transgender individuals in the United States. Its implications extend to national policy regarding gender identity and could set precedents for marginalization.
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