Trump administration moves to end trans-inclusive sex education across the U.S.
The Department of Health and Human Services issued an ultimatum to 46 states.
August 28 2025 11:25 AM
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Transgender
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.
Why transgender people are not feeling Gavin Newsom
Opinion: We have seen this song and dance before, writes Erin Reed.
August 25 2025 4:09 PM
Trump DOJ demands private medical information of transgender patients
Attorney General Pam Bondi is leading the government intrusion into patients' privacy.
August 21 2025 12:11 PM
Bluesky silenced trans voices over J.K. Rowling, here’s why
Outcry grows after multiple trans users were targeted for mild criticisms of the anti-trans billionaire.
August 20 2025 4:20 PM
Trump quietly bans federal health insurance from covering gender-affirming care
The largest federal health insurance provider now bans coverage for gender-affirming care, but allows "faith-based counseling."
August 19 2025 1:15 PM
Austin police misgender trans woman killed in Target parking lot shooting
An initial report deadnamed a Target a trans employee killed in her work parking lot. A correction used the wrong pronouns.
August 15 2025 4:22 PM
CNN anchor embarrasses White House counterterrorism chief over false transgender mass shooter stats
“We can’t stick with your facts because they’re not accurate,” Brianna Keilar told Sebastian Gorka.
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University of Wyoming sorority has the right to admit transgender women, federal judge rules
Judge Alan B. Johnson called further attempts to litigate the matter “futile.”
August 26 2025 12:51 PM
Which state has the least transgender people? These are the bottom 10
These are the states with the lowest number of trans people per capita.
August 25 2025 2:52 PM
Democrat consultants tell politicians to stop using terms like 'LGBTQIA' and 'cisgender'
Consulting firm Third Way released a list of words it believes Democratic politicians should avoid, including "LGBTQIA."
August 22 2025 4:34 PM
Here's how many trans adults and kids live in the U.S., according to a new report
Young people ages 13 to 24 are "significantly more likely" to identify as trans, a new report shows.
August 20 2025 11:51 AM
Far-right groups have taken over school boards. Here's how to take them back
Here's how you can fight back against the far-right groups that have infiltrated school boards.
August 19 2025 8:59 AM
Air Force veteran stripped of retirement under Trump's transgender purge
"This isn't just a fight for us," Technical Sgt. Alyx Anguiano told The Advocate. "It's a threat to every person who has served or is currently serving."
August 14 2025 6:06 PM
This transgender boxer is fighting to save his mentor — and unlikely friend — from ICE captivity
Trans boxer Nolan Hanson tells The Advocate about his fight to get his mentor, Talap Mamyrkanov, out of ICE detention.
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South Carolina rushes emergency petition to U.S. Supreme Court over trans student’s bathroom use
A federal appeals court struck down the state’s law earlier in the week.
August 28 2025 5:37 PM
University of Michigan latest hospital system to abandon trans minor patients & families after DOJ subpoena
Gender-affirming care remains legal in Michigan, but Donald Trump’s attack on trans people is making it harder to access.
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August 26 2025 10:06 AM
Nancy Mace scraps South Carolina campaign stop after nobody showed up to see the ‘proud transphobe'
Only a few people came to her Myrtle Beach event.
August 25 2025 11:35 AM
Why experts say Trump’s revocation of California grant funds over trans inclusion endangers all at-risk kids
“If it’s a day ending in y, President Trump is attacking kids’ safety, health, and access to education as part of his culture war,” a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate.
August 22 2025 3:48 PM
Which state has the most transgender people? Here are the top 10
Number one may surprise you.
August 21 2025 10:10 AM
Learn why activist Jae Douglas is so dedicated to helping other LGBTQ+ Floridians
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.
August 20 2025 10:03 AM