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Coverage dated November 19, 2024

U.S. officials mark Transgender Day of Remembrance amid arrival of first trans member of Congress

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Top U.S. government officials took time to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance amid a sizable political shift pending in Washington that include the addition of the first transgender person ever elected to Congress.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked every Nov. 20 and began in 1999 to honor Rita Hester, a trans woman who was killed in Massachusetts.

  2. UPI

    U.S. officials mark Transgender Day of Remembrance amid arrival of first trans member of Congress (opens UPI)

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    Top U.S. government officials took time to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance amid a sizable political shift pending in Washington that include the addition of the first transgender person ever elected to Congress.

  3. WHDH Boston

    What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to know.What is

  4. Christian Science Monitor

    Transgender Day of Remembrance raises awareness of violence against trans people (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked by vigils, memorials, and a sense of unease among advocates after this year’s election result. Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to be victims of violence.

  5. Newsweek

    What is Transgender Day of Remembrance? (opens Newsweek)

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    As people around the world get ready to mark and celebrate Transgender Day of Remembrance, Newsweek looks at it's history and its importance.

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