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Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

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For much of its history, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was a faith centered around meetinghouses, which were a buzz of activity throughout the week. That is far less the case today.

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