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Amber Briggle

Amber Briggle (she/they) is the mother of two children in Texas, and fed up with this bullshit.

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opinion
FIGHT BACK

Texas Just Re-Elected My Trans Son’s Worst Bullies

Parents of trans kids, like myself, need our neighbors to help us stand up to the GOP politicians imposing policies that would tear our families apart.

Amber Briggle

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opinion
EQUALITY

My Son Is Trans. I Want Politicians to Stop Attacking Him.

“My love for my son isn’t a radical political act,” writes Amber Briggle. “It’s what moms do: Love our children unconditionally, and support them to be happy, healthy, and whole.”

Amber Briggle

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