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Patrick, ken paxton and governor greg abbott were all reelected by wide margins. in fact, ken paxton got 500,000 more votes despite the fact that he is criminally indicted, 500,000 more votes needed in 2018 the what we hear now from the texas legislator that convenes next month, in just about a week, we feel the attacks would be even harder and harsher than ever before because no ones health these politicians accountable, and i feel like herding and harming trans kids is not a winning political ...

>> adam, im struck by something that amber said, there is always this question of do you stay and fight or bugle because that is what necessary. to keep your family safe and intact. i wonder in this moment, how are you thinking about that? >> i see this in historical terms and actually, to me, it is scary. we are in additional priority here but so many other folks trans kids are even worse, lower caste or a trans person of color. they have even worse than we do. i think as a privilege to be here...

>> amber, there are a lot of reasons i wanted to talk to you. but among the reason, part of the subtext of the pc route was that there were a lot of people watch the results roll in on election night, and there were some who felt that there was a seismic shift and that the work was done. i think part of what you are trying to remind us of in your case, it happens to be specifically about trans kids, about families. there are a lot of issues i think where this is relevant, right? if you are livin...

State and governor greg abbott and lieutenant governor dan patrick and attorney general ken paxton were all reelected by what margins which makes for an uncertain future if you are lets say the parent of a trans kid in texas. earlier this year, governor abbott released a directive requiring child welfare agents to investigate gender affirming medical procedures as child abuse. if you thought it could have a real impact, then you probably have not heard of the -- family in texas. amber briggle an...

Youre very much real and i appreciate the time that both of you have given to us tonight. amber and adam briggle, thank you so much. were back after this quick break. can help your business get a payroll tax refund, even if you got ppp and it only takes eight minutes to qualify. i went on their website, uploaded everything, and i was blown away by what they could do. getrefunds.com has helped businesses get over a billion dollars and we can help your business too. qualify your business for a big...

Governor greg abbott were all reelected by wide margins. in fact, ken paxton got 500,000 more votes despite the fact that he is criminally indicted, 500,000 more votes needed in 2018 the what we hear now from the texas legislator that convenes next month, in just about a week, we feel the attacks would be even harder and harsher than ever before because no ones health these politicians accountable, and i feel like herding and harming trans kids is not a winning political strategy. >> adam, im st...

Family, or fighting for all families and kids. >> lets talk about why trans kids have become such a big target. and pr finds that over the past two years, state lawmakers across the country introduced more than 300 bills targeting trans people. 86% focused on trans youth. adam, what does that tell you? >> i think it tells me, like amber said, they found what they think is a winning issue to drive a ridge in the cultural war battle without any actual solutions for. its important for people to kno...

A few months ago, so on election night, you can imagine why amanda felt like what she wrote for the daily beast, that her sons worst police were just realistic. amber and adam briggle are here. thank you for being here. talk about the impact that texas lawmakers are having on your family, what is the reality of what is happening? >> its been nonstop, so our son transitioned i want to say maybe late 2015, and 2016, texas was already talking about bathroom bills in legislator for the next year in ...

And so many people, and unfortunately they turn on this. they cast this as this sort of group and put us in this category. without seeing any joyful -- they dont take the time. what is important that the fundamental -- to really see real humans, real lives. theyre like a scapegoat almost, and its really disconcerting. >> youre not an obstruction, youre very much real and i appreciate the time that both of you have given to us tonight. amber and adam briggle, thank you so much. were back after th...

They cast this as this sort of group and put us in this category. without even seeing actual joyful human beings. they dont take the time. what is at the core of this is a fundamental lack of empathy to really see real humans, real lives. they have created a scapegoat. and it is really disconcerting. >> youre not an obstruction, youre very much real and i appreciate the time that both of you have given to us tonight. amber and adam briggle, thank you so much. were back after this quick break. le...