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Elliot Page Coming Out Is a Historic Moment for Trans Masculine Visibility – IndieWire
Page’s announcement is as historic as Caitlyn Jenner’s, made all the more remarkable by his queer politics and centering of trans issues.
By coming out as trans, Elliot Page has joined the ranks of transgender celebrities like Laverne Cox, Caitlyn Jenner, and Chaz Bono — the first three photos that appear after a Google search for “famous trans people.” Notably, only Bono is trans masculine in the group, and while he is a trailblazer who came out during a much different time, his story is lesser known by the young people who would most benefit from his example. As a trans masculine person, I wish I had grown up with a role model like…
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