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Monica Helms didn’t just create the trans flag, she embodies its revolutionary potential
Monica Helms
A transgender activist and veteran of the U.S. Navy.
She created the Transgender Pride Flag and founded of the Transgender American Veterans Association (TAVA).
In 1999, Helms created the trans flag from an image she’d had in a dream. She quickly sketched out on a bedside notepad, appreciating it for its symmetry, and it has since become an instantly recognizable icon for the most cutting edge of the LGBTQ rights movement.
“The palindromic design (of the flag)...
