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The GOP is weaponizing Tim Walz’s trans refugee bills. Could it cost the Democrats the White House?

Conservatives are reframing Tim Walz’ pro-trans stance as a harm to society, but Minnesotan trans legislator Leigh Finke remains unbothered by the noise.

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Leigh Finke led expansion of Minnesota's transgender rights, endured attacks

Minnesota's first transgender legislator shepherded the effort at the statehouse to remove a line from the state's Human Rights Act, drawing claims from GOP the bill protected pedophiles.

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#Minnesota aims to be a #safehaven for #TransYouth seeking #GenderAffirming #Healthcare, as states restrict access. Rep. #LeighFinke introduced a bill to provide #LegalProtection & shield #medicaldata.

Minnesota already banned #insurers from #denyingcoverage. Finke is working on bill to protect care as a right.

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As states ban gender-affirming care, Minnesota aims to be a refuge for trans youth

As many states look to restrict gender-affirming care, state legislator Leigh Finke is leading legislation to make Minnesota a "trans refuge state."

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