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    The Battle for Bathrooms

    Two weeks ago, the Obama Administration directed that gender identity should be the deciding factor , rather than gender at birth. Thirteen states have already filed suit, accusing the government of a "massive social experiment" that threatens the safety of children.

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    By Warren Olney • May 31, 2016 • 33m Listen

    Two weeks ago, the Obama Administration directed that gender identity should be the deciding factor, rather than gender at birth. Thirteen states have already filed suit, accusing the government of a "massive social experiment" that threatens the safety of children. States that don’t accept the guidelines are facing boycotts by business and entertainers — and possible loss of federal money.

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    Bathrooms: the New Front in the Culture Wars
    1. 1:53Trump Slams Media, Defends Donations to Veterans
    2. 8:50The Battle for BathroomsYou’re reading this
    3. 42:55Zoo's Decision to Kill Gorilla Sparks Outrage
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Thomas Aberli

      Atherton High School

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      Sheryl Gay Stolberg

      New York Times Washington Correspondent who covers health policy

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      Gail Heriot

      University of San Diego / US Commission on Civil Rights

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Bathrooms: the New Front in the Culture Wars
    1. 1:53Trump Slams Media, Defends Donations to Veterans
    2. 8:50The Battle for BathroomsYou’re reading this
    3. 42:55Zoo's Decision to Kill Gorilla Sparks Outrage
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