To all the trans folks currently serving in the military thank you for your service. I am sorry your "commander in chief" doesn't value it.
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Four time Emmy Nominated Actress and Emmy winning producer. She/Her. #TransIsBeautiful
My song Summertime: A TripHopera is out now! listen/watch 
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My fellow trans Americans despite what some may say your existence is valuable. Your lives, safety, & service matter. #TransIsBeautiful
Thank you . That answer is just perfect. Let's enjoy these bodies while we have them. twitter.com/MichelleHux/st
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Mistakenly?
I am a huge advocate for free speech but as long as its socially acceptable to make jokes about trans people, to make and share memes disparaging & demeaning trans folks, trans folks will continue to be murdered &denied civil rights. #TransIsBeautiful #transrightsarehumanrights
Sending lots of love and support to #BruceJenner and their family tonight. It is always brave to stand in one's truth. Congrats darling.
As someone who was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, who went to high school in Birmingham I implore the citizens of my home state to vote for #DougJones for the U.S. Senate. Please show the country who we really are.
After taking several deep breaths I just got teary thinking about all my sisters experiencing violence, beaten, raped, murdered and some twitter.com/fatfemme/statu
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Yes it's true. I am collaborating with on a new project. #QueenBey herself. More details Sept. 6. #Beyonce #TransIsBeautiful
We have always been here
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Jackie Shane, a transgender soul
pioneer, re-emerges after four decades nyti.ms/2zcjyHr
Thanks for this lovely bday present, a cover story 2 highlight the profound issues trans people face everyday.
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance #TDOR. We remember trans folks we have lost to violence this year. Their lives mattered, still matter. 2021 has become the deadliest year on record for trans people in the United States surpassing last year's record numbers.
Thank you Massachusetts. So much love and respect for you! #YesOn3
#GraceJones is 70 years old. I am taking copious notes. Always been obsessed with Grace.
Congrats twitter.com/MEENAVOGUEE/st
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1.I was talking to my twin brother today about whether he believes I had male privilege growing up. I was a very feminine child though I was
Happy #420day. I have never smoked weed in my life but support decriminalization and think we need to get folks out of prison who are there on marijuana charges. We have to elect folks who will do that work.
Truly iconic recovery. I rewound like 6 times. Epic! Congrats
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Kylie Sonique Love tripping on outfit then doing a summer sault recovering lip sync to stupid love by lady Gaga pink hair drag queen RuPaul’s drag race all stars 6 icon legend recovery
is celebrating her 22nd birthday by supporting the inaugural #stonewallday. Text STONEWALL to 243725, make a donation, + you will automatically be entered 2 win a Date in LA w/ Lauren for a special painting class! #stonewall
I'm really 50 years old. No bricks please.
July 31 is #BlackWomensEqualPay Day. Black women are the cornerstone of our communities, we are phenomenal & we deserve equal pay.
Living for #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay. we love you Miss Jackson. It's all for you. When we think of you nothing else seems to matter. Get us all together again in this Rhythm Nation.
Voter suppression is real.
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Indiana Republicans expanding early voting in GOP counties while limiting early voting in Dem counties. Unbelievable indystar.com/story/news/201
This is absolutely incredible. It helps me maintain hope in our shared humanity in such troubling times. #SgtLaDavidJohnson
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Last night I was hoping to raise $5,000 for a scholarship fund for #SgtLaDavidJohnson’s kids.
WE raised $531,644 in 24 hours.
THANK YOU!
What other people think of me is none of my business. I am here for something bigger than any bully.
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Every day I experience cyber-bullying, but I keep sharing my story. Today was no different.
I can choose love not fear today
I can choose love not fear today
I can choose love not fear today
I can choose love not fear today
I can choose love not fear today
I'm in
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Things are moving very fast. I'm now the star of Last Man Standing and @Lavernecox plays my wife.
At urgent care now and the xray tech just asked if there's any chance I am pregnant. I just cackled. Lmao
Everything she said. Thank you #MerylStreep for you work and everything you said tonight. #empathy #GoldenGlobes
#StandwithGavin he is going to #SCOTUS in March. He is just 17 years old and wants the same… instagram.com/p/BQb9YPIAujo/
Oh Trinity I thought the same thing & dating has been really hard for me but I am currently in a really loving healthy relationship. I did a lot of work on my self love to get myself ready to receive the love when it came. On God's time not mine I found love. Your are beautiful
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Dear @Lavernecox
This is my oldest child Trinity. She's trans & a gamer & awesome. She's 15 & transitioned when she was 4. She's made history here in DE. She's my 
. But she thinks she wont ever find love becuz she's Black & trans. Can u send her a message saying otherwise?
. But she thinks she wont ever find love becuz she's Black & trans. Can u send her a message saying otherwise?
This brought me to tears this morning. This is frigging beautiful. @TheEllenShow you really are the best
We must not give up the fight. But in the face of this affront on my existence and the existence of my community I choose love not fear. We exist and always have.
Trump Administration Eyes Defining Transgender Out of Existence
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In indigenous cultures all over the world gender existed beyond the binary and folks who we would call trans today held sacred places in those cultures. Western colonialism drove those trans folks to the margins but we have always been here. Marginalizing trans folks is another
Omg if I could advise this young man I would say that life is so much bigger than high school and if this young woman makes you as happy as it seems you must go towards that happiness. Love sets us free. Make her feel as special as she is & as you see her. #transisbeautiful
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There is a 17yo boy on Reddit asking advice how to ask out a trans girl at school. It is absolutely heartwarming, and also he’s a really good writer? dg.reddit.com/r/relationship
#GrahamCassidy would:
1. Shred Medicaid
2. Spike premiums
3. Jeopardize pre-existing condition protections
Please call: 202-224-3121
The ladies are killing it with the magazine covers. How gorgeous are they! and
My Message on this International #TransDayOfVisibility click on the link for my full remarks and share please. Happy #TDOV #TransIsBeautiful #WeWontBeErased #transrightsarehumanrights
Thank you for this incredible honor. There are not words that can describe how honored I am to be a part of this campaign. You are
We are not talking enough about Voter suppression. motherjones.com/politics/2017/
I love my Orange family so much! Thank you to the entire Orange team for all your brilliance that made this nomination possible. This is always a team effort and the Orange team is the best in the business!
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We don't say #OrangeForever for nothing. @LaverneCox has been nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the #Emmys! #OITNB
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This #TransMilitaryBan is yet another attack on transgender Americans who want to contribute to society as full not second class citizens
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Thank you @DonCheadle. Your shirt on @nbcsnl looked awesome #ShowUp4TransYouth #ProtectTransKids
#ShowUp4TransYouth #ProtectTransKids
A few weeks ago I was so emotional after watching #PoseFX. I said to myself "Now there are no excuses for not hiring trans actors for trans roles & as leads in films and TV. All this talent is proof that we can deliver & carry shows. We are talented, trained professional & ready
Backlash is part of most social justice movements. Maligning and attacking the most marginalized is also not new and part of the backlash against movements for justice. Trans women are women. 47% of us experience sexual assault. We, too, should be believed when we declare #metoo
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Punished my femininity and gender nonconformity. The irony of my life is prior to transition I was called a girl and after I am often called
It's a long shot but desperate times call for desperate measures. Sign the petition and spread the word.
I am so proud to be a trans woman, so proud of my trans siblings who are stepping out, owning our stories, pursuing dreams. Don't ever stop
You should have been nominated with us. Love u
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HUGE CONGRATS to @rainvaldez for her Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a short form comedy or drama and to @Lavernecox for her nomination for @OITNB! Represent 
Thank you so much Taylor!!!❤❤❤❤✊🙏
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Can’t wait to watch @Disclosure_Doc on @netflix today!! Executive produced by @Lavernecox who is extraordinary 
Who else is gonna watch?!
Who else is gonna watch?!
Can't believe this is a drawing. Wow! Amazing!
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Congratulations Mindy. I am honored I got to play a small role on a truly awesome show. Can't wait to see what you do next twitter.com/mindykaling/st
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A lot is going on in the world but in South Dakota law makers passed a bill out of committee that would criminal doctors who provide care to trans youth. This is not a drill. This is really happening
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This is where we are at. A bill that makes health care for trans youth a crime has passed out of committee and will be heard on the house floor. We need you to rise up now. We must stop this to save trans lives. #NoHB1057. twitter.com/LibbySkarin/st…
God this interview with #JudithButler gave me so much life: newstatesman.com/international/ #TransIsBeautiful
I just had a talk with my mom who will be voting in Alabama on Tues. As someone born and raised in Alabama I encourage everyone to exercise your right to vote on Tues. Please please please!
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A man. Gender policing & the fact that gender binaries can only exist through strict policing complicates the concept gendered privilege &
thinking about you my brother and sending love and prayers to you and everyone fighting for justice. #FreeDeRay
" I'm done debating whether trans is real. I'm real. I'm sitting here and I have lived experiences as a woman, as a woman of trans experience, as a black woman, and so I'm done with that and I know a lot of trans folks are done with that."
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Is constituted differently based on the culture we live in. There's no universal experience of gender, of womanhood. To suggest that is
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Narrative which suggests that all trans women transition from male privilege erases a lot of experiences and isn't intersectional. Gender
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Works to reinforce binaries rather than explode them.That explosion is the gender revolution I imagine,one of true gender self determination
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Example of the brutality of colonialism. This latest administration effort to legislate trans folks out of existence is yet another example of why the fight for gender equity must be intersectional and necessarily must include trans folks. Trans folks need everyone to stand with
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So though I was assigned male at birth I would contend that I did not enjoy male privilege prior to my transition. Patriarchy and cissexism
Deeply moved that in the face of tragedy Orlando & Americans everywhere are coming together to give blood, love & support.This is who we are
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Approach to feminism. Class, race, sexuality, ability, immigration status, education all influence the ways in which we experience privilege
Yes it's true. I am collaborating with beyonce on a new project. #QueenBey herself. More… instagram.com/p/BYGanTKg8AI/
Marginalized folks have often found ourselves at odds with systems which seek to subjugate & erase us. Let us love each other more & fight
Without a test there is no testimony. Let this be the test that ignites us toward a testimony of resilience, strength and love
I love you @LenaWaithe. You look fly AF
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Essentialist & again not intersectional. Many of our feminist foremothers cautioned against such essentialism & not having an intersectional
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My style homage to ladygaga while hosting . I am wearing Gaga's headpiece from her G.U.Y.… instagram.com/p/v3yfWOChxE/
This has to stop happening. It just must stop. Our bullying culture is killing children. #JamelMyles
"A 9-year-old boy died by suicide after being bullied for coming out as gay"
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May #EmmaGonzalez's words be out rallying cry. We must make it unacceptable for politicians who take money from the NRA to stay in office. Register and in November vote them out. Too many have died. #Parkland
Ah this is so sweet. I haven't gotten a call from Marvel but this is super Dope. I would answer that call, of course twitter.com/lovastaff/stat
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So many thoughts about 's cover. I share them here lavernecox.tumblr.com/post/120503412 #CallMeCaitlyn #TransIsBeautiful
Everyone is just killing it in season 3 of . What great actors I get to work with! Wow! #OITNBSeason3 werk it out ladies
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2. Assigned male at birth. My gender was constantly policed. I was told I acted like a girl and was bullied and shamed for that. My