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In the 1970s and 80s, some lesbian and gay groups tried to drop the "T," arguing that trans issues were separate from sexuality. Trans activists pushed back, emphasizing that all queer people are targeted for defying cisnormative and heteronormative standards. The HIV/AIDS crisis further united communities: trans people, gay men, and bisexuals suffered together from government neglect, building shared networks of care (e.g., ACT UP). mature shemale videos updated
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