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Transgender Health - Thursday June 10

Dara Kennedy and Maya Shwayder examine healthcare and sports surrounding the transgender community that is estimated at 1.4 million people in the United States according to the Williams Institute at UCLA Law School. 

Transhealth Northampton is a groundbreaking, independent, and comprehensive trans healthcare center. CEO Dallas Ducar talks about the clinic's importance.

Janson Wu, Executive Director of GLAD, a legal advocacy firm, explains why it's important for Massachusetts to continue to be on the right side of history in terms of transgender rights. 

We'll look into the lawsuit brought against the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) over their policy that allows transgender athletes to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Dr. Glenn Lungarini, CIAC Executive Director and Matt Sharp, Senior Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom state their side.