Introduction

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The gay-rights movement has racked up some big wins in the past few years. First it was: “Obama Ends ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy.” And then: “Supreme Court Bolsters Gay Marriage With Two Major Rulings.” But time and again, federal measures to protect transgender Americans have faltered.

Does it still make sense to think of trans rights as part of the gay-rights movement? Or at this point, is it a different campaign with different goals?