Dozens of teenagers chanted, held signs, and shared their experiences.
"Transition is not an act of desperation. Transition is not a cry for help. Transition is not an act of self-harm," one speaker at the rally said.
They spoke against any legislation at the state and federal levels that would restrict access to gender-affirming care, and remove LGBTQ discussions from classrooms.
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