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Guest Column by Carter Brown

My Identity Shouldn't Prevent Me from Living My American Dream

Many of us have spent our lives pursuing our American dream. For me, this meant getting a college education, building a career and starting a family. 

But for many LGBTQ+ people, achieving this dream remains out of reach. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people like me still face the harsh reality of being at higher risk of discrimination and bias, including at work. 

I know this firsthand.

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