Rep. Mike Honda: I'm a Proud Grandpa of a 10-Year-Old Transgender Grandchild

http://democracynow.org - California Democratic Congressmember Mike Honda has been a longtime progressive civil rights advocate. Last year, Honda tweeted a photo of him and his granddaughter Malisa, saying, "As a proud grandpa of a transgender grandchild, I hope she can feel safe at school without fear of being bullied." We talk to Honda about his granddaughter and efforts to protect LGBTQ rights.

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