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Women prisoners make love, guards leer

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Man with Hep C may face 14 years for spitting at a cop

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Chicago summit ignites passionate advocacy

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Policing Caster Semenya’s gender

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Trans academic wins human rights award

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Birth rights
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Transcending the poz/neg divide

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