Oklahoma's first nonbinary state lawmaker, Mauree Turner, reflects on a teen's death.

Oklahoma's first nonbinary state lawmaker, Mauree Turner, has expressed fear, anger and guilt about the death of a nonbinary teen in March. Nex Benedict, who died after a school bathroom fight, prompted Turner to reflect on the anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed by their colleagues. Turner, who was elected in 2020, feels a responsibility for the state's policies and the impact they can have on the community.

April 26, 2024
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