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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.

Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

How this Democrat fights Marjorie Taylor Greene's transphobia in Congress with smart preparation

With calm defiance and procedural precision, Rep. Melanie Stansbury turned a House hearing into a masterclass in how Democrats can confront anti-trans attacks with facts, strategy, and moral clarity.

Tennessee trans woman who was brutally attacked at storage unit speaks out

Tyler Flanagan said this is the first time she has felt unsafe as a transgender woman in Nashville.

Puerto Rico Supreme Court recognizes ‘X’ as third gender for birth certificates in landmark decision

Puerto Rico's Supreme Court mandates an "X" gender option on birth certificates, a victory for nonbinary individuals.

Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

52% of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks targeted transgender and gender nonconforming people

There were 932 anti-LGBTQ+ incidents between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025 – equal to 2.5 incidents every day, according to GLAAD.

Supreme Court to rule on two cases that could reshape access to health care for LGBTQ+ people

The justices are expected to issue rulings on the most controversial cases of the term imminently.

‘State of Firsts’ captures the history of Sarah McBride’s rise as the first transgender member of Congress

The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.

Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats’ final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins

“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.

Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala

“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.

Cadets who met all Air Force Academy graduation standards denied commissions because they’re transgender

Three students graduated from the prestigious service academy after years of hard work, but Trump’s military ban prevented them from getting their commission.

Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

Arizona Democrat Ruben Gallego adopts anti-trans, far-right talking points

He is the latest Democratic lawmaker to turn his back on the trans community.

Strangers raise more than $70K for transgender woman hospitalized after shocking West Philly acid attack

Diana was on her way to a Pride celebration when three kids attacked her.

‘Lesser-known D-Day’ strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military

As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.

Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I’m not scared of them'

Trump threatened to to withhold federal funding from California unless the state banned a 16-year-old trans girl from competing.

ICE detained a trans migrant at her asylum hearing. Her lawyers still can't contact her

Attorneys for a transgender woman say they still haven't been able to contact her after she was arrested during her asylum hearing.

Why LGBTQ+ groups aren't phased by Trump's 'Title IX Month' attention grab

"Pride is a protest, and it's happening whether the most-anti LGBTQ+ administration in history acknowledges it or not," an HRC spokesperson told The Advocate.

GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis rejects conservative guests’ anti-trans disinformation on live CNN panel

“It is so important that LGBTQ voices are represented in mainstream media to debunk these gross fear tactics," Sarah Kate Ellis told The Advocate.