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Justin Couchum, a member of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone, wears a shirt he created for the Two Spirit Conference’s fashion show event.

Native leaders push back on gender-affirming care restrictions for tribal citizens

The conference in Elko reflects how some tribal citizens are supporting their LGTBQ+ community members as President Donald Trump rolls back protections and policies.

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