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Indiana Court Allows 2 Transgender Women To Change Names Without Public Notice

Changing your name can be a hassle. Transgender individuals say it can also be dangerous for them. Two women in Indiana fought to waive a requirement that they publish notice of their name changes in local newspapers. Here & Now’s Jeremy Hobson talks to Crystal Hill (@crysnhill), who reported the story for the Indianapolis Star.

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