'They Refused to Give Me My HIV Meds': Fighting for Trans Health Care
Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker details the immense barriers she's faced in the U.S. health care system.
March 08 2022 12:31 PM
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Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker details the immense barriers she's faced in the U.S. health care system.
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We've come a long way baby.
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