Reina Sultan

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“I have PTSD from the experience. I’ve had to take leave from work several times for therapy and I take five medications.”

“I’ve had to refocus my college search and look for schools in states where there aren’t active efforts to pass anti-trans bills.”

“I tried to reach for my phone to call 911, but they tackled me, carried me to the car, and took me to a group home for people with disabilities.”

“When my device malfunctions, my parole officer calls my family to see where I am. If they didn’t pick up, a warrant would be issued for my arrest.”

"That strike helped us win family health coverage, and I never need to worry about money when I go to the doctor anymore."

"They were taking selfies with white supremacists. My friends and I were maced, tear-gassed, beaten, shot at with rubber bullets, and traumatized."

"The taxes... oh my god, the taxes."