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		seethedeaduu on June 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lynn Conway has died Let this thread be a lesson that no matter how nice you are and no matter your achievements, as long as you are trans you can't even die in peace.

pcurve on June 12, 2024 [–]

"Although she had hoped to be allowed to transition on the job, IBM fired Conway in 1968 after she revealed her intention to transition.[20] IBM apologized for this in 2020."

Good grief. Took them long enough.

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