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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.
Utah Valley University
News

Wall Street Journal quietly walks back false claim Charlie Kirk shooter had pro-trans messages on his bullets

The paper had falsely claimed that the alleged shooter engraved messages consistent with “transgender ideology” on bullets recovered by law enforcement officials.

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​Iowa Capitol building in Des Moines and an all-gender restroom sign
Law

Iowa must pay $85k to transgender students banned from bathroom at state Capitol

Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.
Monica Helms creator of transgender flag
News

Creator of the trans flag is fleeing U.S. due to LGBTQ+ persecution

Monica Helms and her wife, Darlene Wagner, have launched a fundraiser to facilitate their move abroad.

Caution tape is covering a bathroom sink in a close-up
Transgender

Texas legislature bans transgender people from public bathrooms

After a decade and more than 16 tries, state lawmakers will send to the governor's desk an anti-trans bill, which restricts access to public facilities and places a $25,000 fine on the first violation.

Clayton Reeves Transgender American Ninja Warrior contestant
News

How this transgender ‘American Ninja Warrior’ athlete finds strength in sports

Clayton Reeves, who became one of the first out trans men to reach the show's semifinals, is using the platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility.

Talap Mamyrkanov fixes Nolan Hanson's glove at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn​
News

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.

doctor in lab coat at desk writing paperwork
Law

Texas doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth committed 'no legal violations'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton haw quietly withdrawn the lawsuit against doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care.
Appeals court ruling creates 'lower-class citizenship' for transgender people, judge says
Law

Appeals court ruling creates 'lower-class citizenship' for transgender people, judge says

Anna Lange must go to trial to prove her employer discriminated against her by excluding coverage for gender transition.

a trans flag and rainbow flag and a note that says don't say gay
World

Candidates in 85% of world elections ran on anti-LGBTQ+ talking points in 2024: study

In at least 51 of 61 countries and the European Union, candidates used anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric to win political favor.

Sarah McBride
Politics

Sarah McBride slams Republicans for blocking amendments on trans military service in defense bill

The Delaware congresswoman said lawmakers were "betraying" those who volunteer to wear the uniforms of the U.S. military.
Malcolm Gladwell appears on the Real Science Sports Podcast
Transgender

Malcolm Gladwell turns on trans athletes, says he was 'cowed' into support

The Outliers author said he was "cowed" into supporting trans women in sports, prompting accusations that he's changing with the political winds.

Gorka on trans mass shooters
News

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.

u.s. supreme court
News

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.

Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray speaks at a press conference regarding Tyler Robinson suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
Crime

Utah prosecutor reads chilling text messages Charlie Kirk’s alleged shooter’s roommate provided to police

Right-wing media have been consumed with unconfirmed reports that Tyler Robinson’s roommate, who appears incredulous in the exchanges, may be transgender.

Attorneys General Dana Nessel Michigan Rob Bonta California Letitia James New York
Politics

9 state Attorneys General pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

Reality check: No, this transgender woman is not the Charlie Kirk assassin
News

No, this transgender woman is not the Charlie Kirk assassin

"These people really do want to kill me because they think that I killed their idol,” she told The Advocate.

Supreme Court justices official portrait
News

U.S. Supreme Court sides with transgender student over bathroom use for now

The justices declined to immediately overrule a lower court’s block on South Carolina’s bathroom ban law.

Activists protest Donald Trump's policies at the Hands Off rally in Austin, Texas, in April.
Politics

Military families sue Trump administration over gender-affirming care ban

Three military families are suing to keep their children's access to gender-affirming care.

Artist Amy Sherald and her painting Trans Forming Liberty
Arts & Entertainment

Amy Sherald's trans Statue of Liberty heads to Baltimore after Smithsonian controversy

In July, Sherald cancelled an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery over disagreements about the painting, Trans Forming Liberty. Now, it and the show's other works are on their way to Baltimore.

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint on Capitol Hill
Politics

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint warn Congress 'we will be back to HIV wards' if funding is cut

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.