To understand modern LGBTQ culture, one cannot simply look at the fight for marriage equality or gay visibility in media. One must look at the radical, transformative, and often painful history of transgender people, who have not only shaped queer culture but have often led its most dangerous charges. This article explores the nuanced relationship between the "T" and the "LGB," the historical alliances, the cultural contributions, the internal conflicts, and the shared future of a community under siege.