that I spent the rest of my shift writing a letter of resignation.

   I still fume when I think of that interaction. But since then I’ve done
   everything in my power to become my own boss and establish myself as an
   independent professional, avoiding situations where my gender identity
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   now combined with the pandemic. As the coronavirus continues to impact
   the job market, the stakes are being raised for trans people whose
   lines of work have been disrupted by social distancing measures and
   mandatory closures.
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   Mathews said the pandemic has exposed the ways trans people ignore
   microaggressions and harassment to de-escalate a confrontation or limit
   an interaction in the workplace. In other words, many of us need to be
   employed more than we need to feel safe or valued at our jobs.

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   Still Here and Wants Young Activists to “Keep on Fighting”

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