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All the latest news, commentary, and analysis of issues that impact the transgender community. The Advocate provides up-to-date coverage from around the web about political, medical, and social developments that matter most to transgender people.

LinkedIn exposes transgender users to targeted harassment after company quietly changes hate speech policy

The changes involve edits to LinkedIn’s Professional Community Policies, specifically the “Hateful and Derogatory Content” and “Harassment and Abusive Content” sections.

Pete Buttigieg says Democrats must end ‘preachy’ politics to combat Trump’s autocratic government takeover

He warned that the fear of saying the wrong thing has morphed into a hallmark of rising autocracy.

Kaiser Permanente ends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19

Kaiser will stop offering the surgeries as of August 29, but said that it will still offer other gender-affirming care.

BREAKING: French President Macron sues Candace Owens for defamation over claims his wife is transgender

The Macrons are suing the right-wing influencer in a U.S. state court in Delaware.

Here's how trans Americans can get accurate passports... for now.

Legal advocates suggest any trans person who may need to obtain a passport with their accurate gender marker do so now, while the State Department is being forced to comply with a court order blocking Trump's anti-trans passport policies.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues swimming group over inclusion of transgender women

The lawsuit does not accuse USMS of violating trans athletic participation laws, but of violating consumer protection laws.

BREAKING: DOJ denies existence of transgender people in stunning court filing defending Trump’s military ban

An attorney for the troops called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender.”

Project 2025's Mike Howell targets UNC courses that mention diversity and LGBTQ+ topics

The University of North Carolina is determining what, if any, documents will be released.

21 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

Anti-LGBTQ+ mom in Oregon wins right to potentially adopt LGBTQ+ kids

Jessica Bates said she would not let her kids dress how they want, nor take them to the doctor for gender dysphoria treatment.

Heritage Foundation cofounder Edwin Feulner dead at 83

The Heritage Foundation announced cofounder Edwin Feulner's passing Friday, though it did not reveal the time or cause of death.

Sarah McBride defends transgender troops on House floor as Pentagon expels ‘committed patriots’

“These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism,” the Delaware Democrat said

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Children’s National Hospital caves under Trump’s pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

The Justice Department "will continue enforcing the law against institutions like Children’s National that mutilate children under the guise of medical care,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said about the D.C. hospital.

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Sarah McBride says Democrats need to stop being ‘a-holes’ to potential voters

As the party’s favorability collapses, the transgender congresswoman says the path forward begins with humility, not purity tests.

​Nancy Mace declares herself a ‘proud transphobe.' The internet had some thoughts

Her transformation from LGBTQ+ ally to enemy is complete.

Beyond the Macrons' lawsuit: Why do people accuse powerful women of being men?

Candace Owens’ claim is one example of a wider trend of conspiracy theories targeting prominent women in politics and culture.

Pete Buttigieg weighs in on ‘fairness’ of transgender kids playing girls’ sports

He said he rejected blanket policies about trans participation in sports.

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Alex Jones’s lawyer mocks Candace Owens's chances in Emmanuel Macron's defamation lawsuit

“Owens told some of the dumbest, obvious lies one can tell,” Robert Barnes claimed.

Coalition of Texas women declares ‘let us pee in peace’ in opposition to Republican bathroom bill

"Leave our bodies alone," former state Sen. Wendy Davis said.

Sarah McBride's first bill just passed Congress & not one Republican voted against it

While some Republicans stage political stunts to erase her, the first out trans member of Congress is quietly reshaping economic opportunity, with bipartisan backing.