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Photos: Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender people and supporters rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
Transgender people and supporters rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
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In this file photo, Ellen Davidson, of Elizabethtown, holds the transgender flag Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
In this file photo, Ellen Davidson, of Elizabethtown, holds the transgender flag Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Stephanie Josaphine Fritsch, left, of Harrisburg, and Wyllyn Hoffman, of Stewartstown, look on during the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
Stephanie Josaphine Fritsch, left, of Harrisburg, and Wyllyn Hoffman, of Stewartstown, look on during the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Organizer Daye Pope, gives a speech at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
Organizer Daye Pope, gives a speech at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Transgender people and supporters hold up signs Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
Transgender people and supporters hold up signs Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Physician General of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rachel Levine, of Middletown, speaks at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
Physician General of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rachel Levine, of Middletown, speaks at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Transgender supporters hold up signs, Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
Transgender supporters hold up signs, Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Keira Maize, of Mechanicsburg, tells her story at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
Keira Maize, of Mechanicsburg, tells her story at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
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From left; Morgan Kaylor, Ashley Fieseler, Brandon Marsico and Gay Kaylor, all hold up signs to show their support at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
From left; Morgan Kaylor, Ashley Fieseler, Brandon Marsico and Gay Kaylor, all hold up signs to show their support at the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Amanda J. Cain photo
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Wyllyn Hoffman, of Stewartstown, poses for a portrait after the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Hoffman, 75, says " that she was playing a role for 70 years, and was happy to finally be free". Amanda J. Cain photo
Wyllyn Hoffman, of Stewartstown, poses for a portrait after the Transgender Day of Visibility rally Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the state Capitol. Hoffman, 75, says " that she was playing a role for 70 years, and was happy to finally be free". Amanda J. Cain photo
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Cecilia Watkins, of Harrisburg, holds a equality sign Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
Cecilia Watkins, of Harrisburg, holds a equality sign Thursday, March 31, 2016, during a rally at the state Capitol to fight for the passage of the Fairness Act which would offer protections for LGBT individuals with regards to employment and housing. Amanda J. Cain photo
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