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Your Lovable Trans Auntie asks, "Where do we go from here?"

Trans Day of Visibility 2025 felt like a heartfelt wave of connection. But keeping the flow moving is equally essential for lasting change.

PHOTOS: Explore Britain's 'Brighton Trans*Formed'

A new oral history project highlights the vibrant members of Brighton, U.K.'s transgender community.

This Is How Planned Parenthood Saves Trans Lives

Vic relies on Planned Parenthood for compassionate, nonjudgmental health care. “I felt so comfortable and I felt excited to go back the next time. I felt empowered. I felt in charge of my health care.”

This Trans Elder Is Changing Lives With Her 'Ministry of Presence'

Barbara Satin says, "It's part of my DNA...I work to try and make things better for people, including myself." 

Let's Celebrate Black Trans Women's Lives, Not Deaths

Yes, black trans women can often be victims. But let's not forget they're also just getting through life like all of us.

Do Black Trans Lives Matter to the Justice System?

A new documentary about the life and death of Shelly Hilliard reminds us of how often black trans women are seen as expendable.

I'm a Doctor: Gender-Affirming Care Saves Trans Lives

Listen to this physician, Republicans.

Trans Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter Join Forces for Justice

As conservative backlash against the Black Lives Matters movement grows, new voices within BLM promote peace and transgender empowerment. 

Dehydration, Kidney Infections: The Lives of Trans Teens

Lucas Segal fought to make school life less torturous for students like him, but he knows there are many working overtime to undo his efforts.

Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report

Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.

Living Trans, From Iran to New York City

Up-and-coming actress Pooya Mohseni tells The Advocate what it took to come out as trans at 37, offering a riveting tale of survival that took her from Iran to New York City.

Trucks Took to the Texas Streets With Signs Supporting Trans Lives

The vehicles displayed signs reading "trans lives are precious."

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day. 

Transgender lives and joy are the center of new ACLU campaign 'Freedom to Be'

Daniel Trujillo is one of several trans people featured who are living their life to the fullest. For many trans people, their joy is their resistance.

Trans Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Beautiful Trans Lives Stolen

Sunday honors trans lives lost and remembers bold lives lived.

'TransAmerica' Demonstrates the Daily Struggles of Trans Lives

NBC's Joe Fryer on why America needs to see this news special now.

WATCH: NatGeo's Insight on Trans Lives

Nat Geo TV will debut a special hour-long feature looking at the lives of three transgender people and their families called American Transgender. Airing Tuesday, May 1, at 8:00 p.m. EST, American Transgender offers an up close and personal peek into the daily lives of three trans people: Eli Strong, Clair Farley, and Jim Howley.

Drag Race's Gigi Goode: 'Black Lives Matter, Trans Lives Matter'

The season 12 contestant discusses the finale of RuPaul's Drag Race and using her platform to help others.

Trans People in China Risking Their Lives With Self-Surgery

A new Amnesty International report highlights the dangers of discrimination in the world's most populous nation.

WATCH: Secret Lives of Americans Profiles Trans Man

The Pivot series joins a young African-American trans man as he comes out to his colleagues and employers, after years of hiding who he really is.