transgender people

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“Everyone—transgender or not—has a gender identity. Most people never think about what their gender identity is because it matches their sex at birth.”
from — Frequently Asked Questions about Transgender People | A4TE. (n.d.). A4TE.

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transgender military personnel

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“Thousands of transgender people are currently serving honorably in the military and have been doing so for years. Despite this reality, the Trump administration has targeted and maligned trans service members, leaving tens of thousands of active duty service members, veterans, and members of military families in fear and uncertainty about their jobs, their healthcare, and their futures.” from — Understanding Trump’s Trans Military Ban. (2026). Advocates for Trans Equality. Retrieved July 27, 2026

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QT

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“Queer is also a term used by activists and academics: queer politics; scholars of queer literature. The term has more recently come to include any person whose sexuality or gender identity falls outside the heterosexual norm or the gender binary.” – dictionary.com

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gender nonconformity

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“Intersex people were not included in the executive order.[16][17] According to activist Alicia Roth Weigel, this order ‘attempts to negate our very existence’ “.[17]
– wikipedia

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gender expression

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“About one in five trans and nonbinary people who had looked for housing in the last five years believed they had been rejected because of their gender expression.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

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life on earth

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LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) – Update

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“When using language relating to the LGBTQ+ community, the most important thing is to be kind and respectful. If you’re ever unsure how a person describes themselves and wants to be described by others, just ask.”
from — Stonewall. (2025, July 1). List of LGBTQ+ terms. 

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