Some of the most provocative discussions about gender identity aren’t happening inside a classroom, they’re on the Internet — often thanks to influential personalities who use their platform trying to help make the world a safer and more welcoming place for transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming and cisgendered people. (Not sure what any of those terms mean or how they’re different? Start your self-education here.)

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