The UN has declared today the international #DayoftheGirl. So we gave young women photographers across oceans and cultures an assignment: show us what 18 looks like in your community. 21 women told us in their own words. #Thisis18https://nyti.ms/2CBZ8NZ
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Madison Breanne Justice is taking a break from school to support her 13-month old son in Mississippi. She hopes to complete her GED and attend college. “I always knew I would have to grow up eventually. I just wasn’t expecting to do it so fast.” https://nyti.ms/2Ps1wJK pic.twitter.com/AnSjM84Z9V
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Faiza Al-Afifi has been in Ramallah since 2014, when her family fled the Gaza Strip after its deadly war with Israel. She loves reading. She says it gives her a sense of serenity. https://nyti.ms/2CIbOmm pic.twitter.com/5lhhDWGMSW
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Millie Landewee is part of an all-girls skate crew in Melbourne, Australia. “I think you need to explore the opportunities around you. Don’t settle for the usual." https://nyti.ms/2CBF7a4 pic.twitter.com/vvz6sEcQo9
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What's the problem? What exactly r they fighting for that they don't have?

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They don’t have equal protection under the law, in particular when it comes to employment and civil rights.
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In America/the West? That’s bullshit In other parts of the world? Definitely the case.
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Dude. Gays aren’t even protected in most states. U can be fired for being gay. Now u might think that’s okay but I disagree.
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#Intersectionalism to English: You will fight for you. You are going to be loud. Just b/c you are a member of a group, it does not mean you represent all members of that group. I'm Jim Acosta. I do not represent all arrogant assholes.#lookatmeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Well if you’re a Democrat, we know you’re loud, but we also know you’re crazy ridiculous as well!!! So bring it!!!
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No one cares.
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Here's more for those who think this is a good idea. Mental disorder, as one of them says, is exactly correct. Most have history of sexual abuse.https://youtu.be/-pxxBQm114k
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The things you quote are not factual. What is factual is that there is biological evidence that scientists have now found dna markers for transgender women. Brain scans also show significant differences between trans and cis gender people. Please update your knowledge.
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Aplomb: "Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings." Billy Jay
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