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Demonstrators protest Indiana bills aimed at transgender rights March 20, 2025, during a Fight Back for Trans Rights Rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation on Mass Ave in Indianapolis. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

A demonstrator holds a sign in support of the rights and protections of transgender people. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Brooke Fronterhouse gives an impassioned speech March 20, 2025, during a rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation on Mass Ave in Indianapolis. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Jared Loper gives a speech. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Demonstrators hold signs in support of transgender rights and protections. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Tay Joss (left) speaks with a passerby during the rally. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Riley Park (right) leads protesters in a chant. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

Protestors hold signs. Credit: Nate Pappas for Mirror Indy

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Protestors rally for transgender rights on Mass Ave

by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy
March 21, 2025

					<h1>Protestors rally for transgender rights on Mass Ave</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jenna Watson, Mirror Indy <br />March 21, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_07-2-1024x574.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48117" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Demonstrators protest Indiana bills aimed at transgender rights March 20, 2025, during a Fight Back for Trans Rights Rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation on Mass Ave in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_04-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48114" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A demonstrator holds a sign in support of the rights and protections of transgender people.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_10-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48121" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Brooke Fronterhouse gives an impassioned speech March 20, 2025, during a rally organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation on Mass Ave in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_11-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48122" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Jared Loper gives a speech.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_05-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48115" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Alex Newport participates in a chant.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_03-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48113" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Demonstrators hold signs in support of transgender rights and protections.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_13-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48124" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tay Joss (left) speaks with a passerby during the rally.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_12-1024x700.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48123" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Riley Park (right) leads protesters in a chant.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/03202025_TransRightsRally_01-1024x677.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-48111" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Protestors hold signs.</figcaption></figure>

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