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While not inherently transgender (intersex relates to biological sex variations), the intersex and trans communities share many advocacy goals around bodily autonomy and rejecting forced normalization surgery.

involved trans women and drag queens fighting back against police harassment well before the more famous Stonewall uprising. The Stonewall Uprising (1969) : Trans women of color, most notably Marsha P. Johnson Sylvia Rivera

Organizations like GLAAD, The Trevor Project, or the Human Rights Campaign provide information and support related to LGBTQ+ issues.

According to a 2020 report by the Trevor Project, a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ youth mental health, 40% of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ, with a significant proportion of these individuals being transgender or non-binary. This statistic highlights the need for targeted support and resources for transgender and LGBTQ individuals, particularly in areas such as housing, healthcare, and education.

In recent years, much of the political friction surrounding LGBTQ+ rights has shifted specifically toward trans-inclusive healthcare and sports.

Websites like Planned Parenthood or the World Health Organization (WHO) offer a wide range of information on sexual health and wellness.

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