25 LGBTQ+ figures you should know

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Left to right: Sally Ride, Marsha P. Johnson, Alan Turing
Left to right: Sally Ride, Marsha P. Johnson, Alan Turing

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After giving birth, I felt detached from my body. I decided to cut my hair and start hormone replace therapy.

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The author, not pictured, began their gender journey after giving birth.

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My coworkers helped me get through my divorce. As a gay man, I was shocked that straight divorced men were my biggest allies.

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The author and his coworkers formed an unofficial club to help each other navigate their divorces.

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Chappell Roan dropping out of a music festival had an unexpected upside for fans of queer pop

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Katie Gavin of MUNA performs at the All Things Go music festival.
Katie Gavin of MUNA performs at the All Things Go music festival.

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As an educator, I used to come out to my students every September. But I'm keeping my identity to myself this year.

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The author, not pictured, is a teacher who used to come out to her students.

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Sabrina Carpenter kisses Jenna Ortega in her new music video after months of speculation about her sexuality

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Sabrina Carpenter and Jenna Ortega in "Taste."

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I don't want to label my sexuality, so I've decided not to come out to my friends or family

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The author, not pictured, doesn't feel the need to come out.

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A GOP House candidate opposed IVF coverage for same-sex couples, once saying it would create a 'false sense of equality'

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Former Maryland State Rep. Neil Parrott in a green vest, carrying a microphone
As a Maryland state legislator, Neil Parrott consistently opposed LGBTQ+ rights.

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Iran may pay for you to be trans, but it comes with a cost — your dignity

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Iran's transgender policy might seem surprisingly liberal, but a closer look reveals a darker picture.

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