Swedish Trans Actress Laments Mandatory Sterilization

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Swedish Trans Actress Laments Mandatory Sterilization
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"So many things feel so insane, so not-normal, and it feels like no one is addressing it," drag queen Lauren Banall told PRIDE.

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The apparel company filed a lawsuit against the activist in a California federal court earlier this week. It's seeking $1 in damages.