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BaronChocula

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8. Members of the transgender community

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 01:44 AM

Oct 15

have been at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, but have often received the side eye from others who have benefitted from fight. I've heard it myself. I don't like the term "marginalized" because it makes people sound like victims, but I like the term "thriving in spite" which makes me think of people like Miss Major.

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