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M, F & X: Gender Markers & Government Documents

M, F & X: Gender Markers & Government Documents

Why some states (and the federal government) are adding "X" to your options for gender I.D. markers.

Civics 101

June 21, 202229m 32s

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Show Notes

The government issues IDs so we can prove who we say we are, and since the start, that’s included an expression of binary (male or female) gender. Now, some states - and even the federal government - are starting to change that.  

LGBTQ+ reporter Kate Sosin is our guide.

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