One Mom’s Path To Advocacy For Trans Son; Vegas Bans Homeless Camping

One Mom’s Path To Advocacy For Trans Son; Vegas Bans Homeless Camping

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At a young age, the child Mimi Lemay thought was her middle daughter was showing signs of depression and declaring “I am a boy.” Her poignant new memoir tells the story of giving their 5-year-old child the choice to live as a boy. Also, the Las Vegas city council recently voted to approve a controversial ban on homeless camping. The rule means people cannot legally sleep on the streets in the downtown area if there are shelter beds available.