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        Gavin Grimm Joins Trans Activists at White House Protest
    High school senior Gavin Grimm joined protesters Wednesday evening to speak out against the Trump Administration's rescinding of guidelines on transgender bathroom rights.
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Gavin Grimm Joins Trans Activists at White House Protest

High school senior Gavin Grimm joined protesters Wednesday evening to speak out against the Trump Administration's rescinding of guidelines on transgender bathroom rights.

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Gavin Grimm Joins Trans Activists at White House Protest

High school senior Gavin Grimm joined protesters Wednesday evening to speak out against the Trump Administration's rescinding of guidelines on transgender bathroom rights.

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