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Leslie Feinberg, born on September 1, 1949, was an influential American activist. Known for her work in the gender and gender identity rights movement, Feinberg was a prominent advocate for transgender women. Her book 'Stone Butch Blues: The Transgender Story' had a profound impact on the transgender movement.

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“You were showing him your muscle?” I froze, wondering how much she had seen. She smiled. “Sometimes it’s better to let boys think they're stronger,” she told me.”

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“I’m not saying we’ll live to see some sort of paradise. But just fighting for change makes you stronger. Not hoping for anything will kill you for sure. Take a chance, Jess. You’re already wondering if the world could change. Try imagining a world worth living in, and then ask yourself if that isn’t worth fighting for. You’ve come too far to give up on hope, Jess.”

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“Nature held me close and seemed to find no fault with me.”

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“When I was really small I thought I’d do anything to change whatever was wrong with me. Now I didn’t want to change, I just wanted people to stop being mad at me all the time.”

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“All the girls and women looked pretty much the same, so did all the boys and men. I couldn't find myself among the girls. I had never seen any adult woman who looked like I thought I would when I grew up. There were no women on television like the small woman reflected in this mirror, none on the streets. I knew. I was always searching.”

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About the Author

Born: September 1, 1949
Died: November 15, 2014
Known for: Activist
Quotes: 33

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