President Trump confirmed Monday that his administration is “seriously considering” redefining the legal definition of gender by tying it to the sex listed on a person’s birth certificate. The news prompted protests by transgender rights groups, who are saying this rollback of Obama-era rights would threaten their very existence. Meanwhile, Massachusetts voters will decide next week on a ballot question that would repeal a 2016 law that prohibits discrimination against transgender individuals in public accommodations. Jim Braude was joined by actress and activist Laverne Cox to discuss.
