As we continue to build a more inclusive society, let’s remember: there is no LGBTQ community without the T. Pride began with trans resistance, and liberation will only be achieved when trans people are safe, celebrated, and free.

Beyond the Rainbow: Honoring the Transgender Community at the Heart of LGBTQ Culture

Thankfully, a cultural shift is underway. Modern LGBTQ spaces are increasingly recognizing that you cannot fight for sexuality-based rights without fighting for gender identity rights. The threats are intertwined: bathroom bills, book bans, healthcare restrictions, and employment discrimination affect trans people most acutely, but they reinforce a system of rigid gender policing that harms everyone under the queer umbrella.