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Time is operating out for transgender service members within the U.S. army. The Trump administration has put in movement plans to establish and take away transgender troops, with Secretary of Protection Pete Hegseth saying they’re unfit to serve.
On this episode with the Opinion editor Sarah Wildman, Col. Bree Fram, one of many highest-ranking transgender members of the army, speaks about her journey and her unsure future.
Observe: The views offered are Colonel Fram’s and don’t mirror the official steering or place of the U.S. authorities or the Division of Protection.
(A full transcript of this audio essay can be out there inside 24 hours of publication within the audio participant above.)
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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. Mixing by Pat McCusker. Authentic music by Sonia Herrero, Pat McCusker and Carole Sabouraud. Reality-checking by Mary Marge Locker and Kate Sinclair. Viewers technique by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser.
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