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Massive trans pride flag from national park becomes red carpet moment at Out100

SJ Joslin, the park ranger who got fired for hanging a trans pride flag in Yosemite National Park, was featured in the special moment to honor their inclusion in the Out100 this year.

Pro-trans rival draws cheers after Rep. Seth Moulton booed at Boston No Kings rally

Sen. Ed Markey, who will defend his Senate seat against Moulton, a fellow Democrat, in 2026, was met with applause at Saturday's protest while wearing the transgender flag.

​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.

Transgender park ranger who hung Trans Pride flag from El Capitan has been fired

The ranger was part of a group that hung a 55-by-35-foot Trans Pride flag in Yosemite National Park.

Meet trans vet, husband, and dad, Clayton McCallister

In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.

Why HBO's 'Enigma' is a must-see doc for trans young people

Zackary Drucker's new documentary examines the lives of two trans women who took very different paths to survival, and offers a path forward for all of us.

A trans woman, forced to compete against men, swims topless in protest

Anne Isabella Coombes stood up to Swim England's gender policies in an innovative way.

44 photos of pure transgender joy and visibility at Trans Pride D.C. 2025

The weekend kicked off WorldPride 2025, centering trans lives and experiences.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes anti-trans bills, and tells lawmakers to 'focus on real issues that matter'

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a birth certificate update ban as well as two DEI bans that explicitly included transgender people.

Trans Norwegian politician wants to give asylum to transgender people fleeing Trump's policies

"I believe it should provide grounds for asylum,” Karina Ødegård says of Trump's executive orders targeting the transgender community.

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot

The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.

Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes

Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.

From Stonewall to now: LGBTQ+ elders on navigating fear in dark times

LGBTQ+ elders share what survival looks like under a hostile political regime and their advice to young people right now.

Amid the 'Mayhem,' Lady Gaga calls it 'violence' to silence queer people and their art

Mother Monster confirms she stands up for LGBTQ+ people on stage and off.

Dylan Mulvaney opens up about ‘Beergate,’ tripping on ayahuasca, and her new book

Dylan Mulvaney tells The Advocate that she's ready to be "mother" to her fans.

Nancy Pelosi’s fervent message to the transgender community: We are with you and you're not alone (exclusive)

“We just have to win, and then we can come back to who we are as a country. And we can do that without sidelining trans issues for political expediency,” Pelosi told The Advocate.

Anti-trans headers placed on websites judge ordered Trump to restore

The headers were placed on major websites at the CDC, FDA, and HHS.

DOJ drops suit alleging Utah discriminated against trans inmate

The state's Attorney General Derek Brown credits President Donald Trump for the decision and a new attitude from the federal prosecutors.

Trump Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth enacts harshest anti-trans military policies yet

New enlistments for transgender people are stopped, care for existing service members paused and promotions held up, according to the defense secretary’s latest memo.

Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families