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Her death, however, has reminded many that LGBT youth need our help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.advocate.com\/commentary\/2015\/01\/07\/op-ed-meaning-leelah-alcorns-death\" target=\"_blank\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kate Kendell<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.advocate.com\/commentary\/2015\/01\/07\/op-ed-meaning-leelah-alcorns-death\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.advocate.com\/commentary\/2015\/01\/07\/op-ed-meaning-leelah-alcorns-death<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Op-ed: The Meaning of Leelah Alcorn&#039;s Death A transgender teenager took her life last week after being subjected to transphobic abuse from her family. 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