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By Basil SoperApril 11 2016 / 6:41 PM
Basil Soper
Basil Soper is a transgender writer, activist, and Southerner who wears his heart on his sleeve. He's an astrology enthusiast and tears up when he watches unexpected-animal-friend videos on the internet. Basil's life goals are to write a memoir and be the best uncle ever to his niece, Penelope. Learn more about Basil at ncqueer.com.
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Fictional visibility is also great for trans folks!
  
If recent weeks has taught us anything, it is that the world is very much ready to get educated, and hopefully love, the transgender community. Outside of anti-trans laws, trans people have never been more represented in the media. I’d like to take a moment to point out some characters who have helped foster space for trans people in fiction.
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