Transgender Man Resolves Discrimination Charges Against Retail Giant Walmart
A transgender man who was turned away from two Walmart stores when he sought to cash a money order in October 2021 has reached a settlement with the retail chain.
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A transgender man who was turned away from two Walmart stores when he sought to cash a money order in October 2021 has reached a settlement with the retail chain.
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