The article discusses the National Park Service's removal of transgender references from its Stonewall National Monument webpages following a Trump executive order, angering the LGBTQ+ community. However, the author argues that this act is part of a longer history of neglect and betrayal within the mainstream LGBTQ+ movement towards transgender individuals. Grounded in queer political history, it reflects an ongoing struggle to accurately remember and represent those who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly highlighting the contributions of transgender people of color during the Stonewall riots.
The removal of transgender mentions from the Stonewall National Monument webpages reflects a broader agenda targeting the civil rights of transgender individuals, echoing a troubling historical trend in LGBTQ+ politics.
This historical vandalism of transgender representation is not merely about the actions of one administration, but highlights long-standing betrayals within the mainstream LGBTQ+ movement that left trans individuals vulnerable.
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