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The State We're In: Transgender Military Ban & Rep. Sabadosa

Season 9 Episode 19 | 29m 00s

WNEU Law Professor Jennifer Levi talks about the Supreme Court decision upholding Trump's transgender military ban and her involvement with challenges to the ban in lower courts. State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa discusses her proposed anti-sexual harassment legislation. Political consultant Ryan McCollum, & Springfield College's Kevin McAllister on Gov. Baker proposal to legalize sports betting in MA.

Aired: 01/24/19
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