US Park Service Removes Transgender References from Stonewall Inn Website

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The National Park Service has removed all references to transgender individuals from the Stonewall National Monument's website, a site that honors the pivotal 1969 riots led by transgender women of color, according to a statement released on Thursday. The decision aligns with an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, which mandates that the federal government define sex strictly as male or female.

This controversial action has been criticized by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including those associated with the Stonewall Inn. They argue that this erasure distorts historical facts and devalues the vital contributions of transgender individuals in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Organizers emphasized, "This blatant act of erasure... dishonors the immense contributions of transgender individuals."

Since returning to office, Trump has issued additional orders affecting transgender Americans, including restrictions on healthcare for trans youths and policies regarding trans athletes. New York Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the removal, calling it "cruel and petty," and reaffirmed that the state will continue to honor the legacy of transgender individuals in the LGBTQ+ movement.

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