There have been 119 anti-transgender bills introduced in state legislatures this year alone. Many activists feel that feminists calling for open dialogue and good faith debate are really just opening them up to greater harm, says Michelle Malkin. "What's at stake for a lot of people is just the ability to live their lives with any sort of dignity and security," she adds.
The movement for trans rights hits its stride in the early 2010s, but encounters fierce resistance from an unexpected source. J.K. Rowling watches the battle unfold with mounting unease.
Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe.
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