This trans 11-year-old is suing her state

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Published by web view  |  thelily.com   Worth a read   A curated list of top stories News An 11-year-old trans girl was barred from her school's cross-country team. She's suing. A recent West Virginia law prohibits transgender girls and women from competing on women's sports teams at publicly funded schools and universities. By Caroline Kitchener Read more   Health These grieving mothers donated breast milk after loss: 'I still had a purpose' For these women, expressing milk brought joy in a time of pain. By Miriam Foley Read more   News For these women, Naomi Osaka's mental health stand hit close to home: 'It's like taking your power back' Osaka's decision resonated because it touched on broader concerns around mental health and work, many said. By Anne Branigin Read more   Health These two Black women are on a mission to beat period poverty. Pads and tampons aren't enough, they say. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we listened in on a conversation between activists Lynette Medley and Amber Wynne. By Caroline Kitchener Read more   First-person  //  Perspective I was conflicted about getting the vaccine when I qualified because of my weight. But it ushered in a small moment of self-acceptance. The pandemic laid bare the internalized fatphobia I've struggled with throughout my life. By Gabrielle Bondi Read more   First-person  //  Perspective I got pregnant in high school in the 1990s — and felt the weight of the country's fears about teen pregnancy I felt like I was one of 'those girls,' eroding the American family and American society. By Nicole Lynn Lewis Read more   comics  //  perspective I'd always been baffled by people who wanted kids. Then my friend got pregnant. Hearing her stories and seeing her baby has changed my thinking. Read more   Your take A comment from our Instagram In response to The Post's story about Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open:   From The Post   What we bookmarked from washingtonpost.com Crime The state of Ohio vs. a sex-trafficked teenager Ohio's criminal justice system mishandled 15-year-old Alexis Martin's case. Now the sex trafficking victim championed by Kim Kardashian is living with the consequences. By Jessica Contrera Read more   World Buckingham Palace announces unprecedented 'Platinum Jubilee' for Queen Elizabeth II next year The 70-year mark of the British monarch's reign will be celebrated with four days of parades, parties, concerts and more, the palace says. By William Booth Read more   Pop culture  //  Analysis Being on Disney used to hold teen stars back. Olivia Rodrigo is changing the narrative. Olivia Rodrigo's chart-topping "Sour" breaks the Disney star mold with honest (and explict) hits like "Drivers License" and "Good 4 U." By Sonia Rao Read more     VOL 5., Issue 44 13‌01 K ST. NW, WASHIN‌GTON D.‌C., 20‌071 LILY@WASHPOST.COM The one that comes on Thursdays SUBSCRIBE TO LILY LINES READ our EDITOR'S PICKS ©2020 THE WASHINGTON POST    |    UNSUBSCRIBE    |    HELP & CONTACT    |    PRIVACY POLICY