: Despite their leadership, trans activists often faced exclusion from the broader gay and lesbian movement in the 1970s and 80s, sometimes being banned from speaking at Pride events. Understanding the Transgender Community - HRC
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: Never assume someone’s romantic orientation based on their gender identity. : Despite their leadership, trans activists often faced
When the right-wing claimed that trans people were a threat in public restrooms, it was the transgender community, not the broader LGB community, that bore the brunt of the vitriol. Mainstream LGBTQ organizations rallied in support, but the psychological toll of being debated as a predator in state legislatures was unique to the trans experience. : Despite their leadership