Max Abrahms

associate professor of political science at Northeastern University

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Far-right activists are targeting people who provide care for transgender kids, including school guidance counselors, teachers, and medical staff.

TikTok account launched campaign of threats against trans kids’ caretakers

Far-right activists are targeting people who provide care for transgender kids, including school guidance counselors, teachers, and medical staff.

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