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By Ana ValensOctober 12 2016 / 8:00 AM
Ana Valens
Ana Valens is a trans woman and queer critic. She writes about representation in media and the daily lives of queer and trans women living in the United States. Alongside PRIDE, her work has been seen on Bitch Media, ZEAL, The Mary Sue, Kill Screen, and The Toast.
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12 Celebrity Allies Standing Up for Trans Rights
  
This year has seen an explosion for visibility in trans rights and protections against discrimnatory measures across local and state governments. With the emergence of North Carolina's HB2 bill, this has particularly been the case. But celebrities across the world have been standing up against trans discrimination and supporting our right to live and love safely in the United States. Here's just a few of our 12 favorite celebrities who have defended our gender identity!
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