In recent years, much of the political friction surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has shifted specifically toward trans-inclusive healthcare and sports.
Despite the "pride" of the umbrella, the transgender community often faces steeper hurdles than their cisgender (LGB) peers.
LGBTQ+ culture is not a monolith; it is a coalition. The transgender community remains its heartbeat, reminding the world that the ultimate goal of the movement is the freedom to define oneself on one’s own terms.
A common point of confusion within broader culture is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity.
Transgender women of color experience disproportionately high rates of violence.