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This episode of This American Life follows Garrett Morgan, a trans Navy lieutenant commander, and her wife Chrissy as they navigate the Trump administration’s 2017 ban on transgender military service, using meticulous planning and spreadsheets to protect their family. Against overwhelmi
This episode of This American Life follows Garrett Morgan, a trans Navy lieutenant commander, and her wife Chrissy as they navigate the Trump administration’s 2017 ban on transgender military service, using meticulous planning and spreadsheets to protect their family. Against overwhelmi
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Rachel Khong
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Garrett MorganChrissyLaura StarczewskiRachel Khong
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My Dear Youby Rachel Khong
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Criminal Justice ReformFamily FinanceLgbtq RightsLong Form JournalismMental HealthPersonal FinanceTrue Crime
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