Hey fam, it's me, Amara. Welcome to the TransSash podcast, where we tell trans

stories to save trans lives. Well, over the past three weeks, we have been taking a much needed

break here at the TransLash podcast. That break is

sadly coming to an end. So in this last week, we wanted to bring you a really powerful

replay. We'll be back next week with new content. In this real moment of crisis, though,

we all know that it's more important than never to celebrate the incredibly dedicated and brave trans people around the country who are standing up and fighting

back in ways big and small.

That's why I wanted to share with you two conversations I had last year.

First, I'm joined by the Executive Director of the Transgender Education Network

of Texas, or Tent, Emmett Schilling, who tells us about his organization's work in an incredibly

different environment and why it matters. Next, I'm joined by a high school math teacher, Katie

Woods, to talk about why she sued the Florida Department of

Education as a trans teacher standing up for her rights. And a quick update on Katie Woods case

since speaking with Katie, unfortunately, the 11th Circuit struck down an order that allowed her

to keep her job. As she challenges the Florida law, while this

is a disappointing update, we can't lose sight of hope. So let's start out as always with some

trans joy. Kids shouldn't need to fight for their right to join their school's track and field team,

but 14-year-old Iris Termel has become a fierce advocate for herself and other trans kids in the state of New

Hampshire.

She's testified in front of House committees, written to legislators, and filed a lawsuit

against HB1205, a New Hampshire bill that bans transgender girls from participating in

school sports.

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