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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transexuals

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“Looking at postmortem brain tissue of transgender subjects, he found that male-to-female transsexuals had clusters of cells, or nuclei, that more closely resembled those of a typical female brain, and vice versa.”
From Reuters ● Aug. 3, 2017

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transexualism

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“DSM-III, published in 1980, officially listed tobacco dependence and transsexualism as disorders.”
From Time Magazine Archive

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tile drainage

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“In a tile drainage system, a sort of “plumbing” is installed below the surface of agricultural fields, effectively consisting of a network of below-ground pipes that allow subsurface water to move out from between soil particles and into the tile line.” – wikipedia

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sustainable construction

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“Finally, sustainable construction isn’t just about the environment; it also considers human rights and ethical labour practices. So responsible material sourcing, fair wages, and respect for local cultural sites and behaviours are essential for truly sustainable buildings.” – Forest Stewardship Council International

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subsidized housing

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“Some housing subsidies are provided to low income tenants in renting housing.” – wikipedia

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