Two trans women attacked at Minneapolis light rail station as crowd cheered
The two women had moved to Minnesota from Iowa after Minnesota became a state of refuge for transgender people.
November 19, 2024
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WATCH: 5 Arrested at Rally to End Trans Immigration Detention
Powerful images from a boisterous demonstration to end the detention of transgender immigrants, organized by Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement under the hashtag #Not1More say it all.
May 28, 2015
Op-ed: Obama’s Order Ices Out Some LGBTQ Immigrants
The executive order will help many immigrants on the path to citizenship, but it leaves behind others who have experienced violence, discrimination, and isolation, says Familia: Trans Queer Liberation Movement.
November 21, 2014
Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks
For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back
July 17, 2023
More Than a Heckler: Why I'm Fighting for Liberation
What advancing equality in 2016 means for the trans woman known for interrupting President Obama during a Pride reception last year.
January 12, 2016
To Be a Trans Woman of Color and Disrupter in the Trump Era
After famously calling out President Obama, Jennicet Gutierrez is preparing for a battle royale with Trump.
May 22, 2017
Op-ed: Why I (Rudely) Interrupted the President
The woman who interrupted President Obama during a Pride reception says you're missing the point by focusing on her.
July 8, 2015
Transgender Immigrant Dies in Federal Custody
The death of Roxana Hernandez has transgender activists calling for the release of all trans immigrants in detention.
May 29, 2018
ICE Demands Family Of Dead Trans Refugee Pay Funeral Costs
Johana Medina died in ICE custody after being denied asylum.
June 10, 2019
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.
September 20, 2024
Creating Change Reflects a Movement in Transition
Was Creating Change 2016 really more volatile than in years past, or was that frustration simply the result of a movement trying to find its footing after symbolic, but limited, victories?
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February 1, 2016
Federal Agencies at Fault in Trans Immigrant's Death, Complaint Says
Lawyers for the family of Roxsana Hernandez have filed a complaint holding federal immigration agencies and contractors responsible for her death while in custody.
December 12, 2019
LGBTQ+ Asian Artists Share Stories of Pride And Strength in Lockdown
Hosted by activist Amazin LeThi, The Advocate's Instagram Live series celebrated Asian artists and entertainers.
July 2, 2020
Trans Immigrant Who Died in Federal Custody Was Abused, Activists Say
Roxsana Hernandez suffered beatings and untreated dehydration before her death in May, an independent autopsy concludes.
November 27, 2018
Prison Operators' Negligence Caused Trans Migrant's Death, Suit Claims
The lawsuit seeks to hold companies that run private detention centers and transport migrants responsible for Roxsana Hernandez's death.
May 14, 2020
LGBT Immigrants Make a Deal with Equality Caucus
Members of several LGBT groups struck a deal with the LGBT Equality Caucus following a seven-hour sit-in demanding that LGBT-specific issues get consideration in immigration reform.
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August 1, 2014
This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who
The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.
April 1, 2015
Celebrating the Trans 100's Women of Color
"The names of our sisters shouldn't only make headlines when we walk a red carpet or lay in a casket," according to Janet Mock. We couldn't agree more.
March 31, 2015
Op-ed: LGBT Students Who Need Your Help
LGBT DREAMers are ready to push for change, whether you're ready to join them or not.
August 4, 2014
LGBT Members of Congress Call for Specific Immigration Reform
After activists staged a seven-hour sit-in at the offices of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, the lawmakers issued a statement in support of LGBT-specific immigration reform.
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August 1, 2014
Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia
For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.
August 29, 2024