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Sir Ian McKellen to host Shakespeare play with all trans and nonbinary cast

The rehearsed reading of Twelfth Night will be produced by the new trans and nonbinary theater company, Trans What You Will.

Fired Trans Employee Was Asked 'What Are You?'

An employer asked a transgender woman "What are you?" before firing her.

If your kid just told you they’re trans, here’s what you should know

“There’s really no harm in ever affirming or loving our kids when they share with us who they are,” Dr. Kade Goepferd said. “The harm really can only come if we refuse to listen or acknowledge the truth that they’re sharing with us and how vulnerable they’re being.”

My First Trans Pride

Going to your first trans pride might not be what you expected; it's better.

An Intimate Moment Between 'Brothers'

Watch an exclusive clip about the personal lives of trans men.

Op-ed: Excluding Trans Women at Wellesley Isn't About 'Safety'

A trans male Wellesley alum breaks down why the claim that keeping trans women out of colleges is really rooted in "purity" myths and misogyny.

Elliot Page is 'angry and frightened' by anti-trans 'misinformation'

“I really want to encourage people to educate yourselves, to listen to trans people, to listen to trans youth, to listen to the parents of trans youth," Page said.

Ricky Gervais Goes All-In With Transphobia Again In 'SuperNature'

The comedian graphically mocks trans people in his new Netflix special.

Exploring Masculinity's Fragility Through Dance

The latest production from award-winning trans choreographer Sean Dorsey, premiering Thursday in San Francisco, centers trans, queer, and non-binary perspectives on male life.

WATCH: 8-Year-Old Trans Boy's Epic Coming-Out Rap

Young Alex gives voice to how awesome coming out as trans can be for kids when adults support them.

WATCH: Caitlyn Jenner's Latest Faux Pas

Talking about violence against trans people, Jenner once again said something off the cuff that may rankle many.

Parents Lash Out After Georgia Schools Add Trans-Inclusive Policy

The superintendent of Pickens County has put an inclusive policy -- over which he received death threats -- on hold, but many local residents remain outraged.

How to support trans youth and their families amid Trump’s gender-affirming care ban

We must always make it clear that trans youth are loved, valued, and here to stay.

What It Means to Be Trans

LGBT leadership just went on record in a big way by insisting that ENDA should be trans-inclusive. Maybe now it's important to know what "transgender" really means

Watch Candace Owens Call Native Americans ‘High’ and ‘Cannibals’ While Denying Two-Spirit Existence

The far-right commentator dismisses the historical existence of transgender people while disparaging Native American culture.

Trans Students Get Good News from President Obama

'The fact that we are applying [Title IX] to transgender students means that they are going to be in a position to assert their rights,' said President Obama in a recent interview.

WATCH: Janet Mock, a Journalist First and Foremost

In serving on an MSNBC panel on the Golden Globes, Janet Mock was recognized as a pop-culture maven who, oh, just happens to be trans.

Why 'Transparent' Deserves Not Just an Emmy, But a 'Nobel Prize'

Joey Soloway, Faith Soloway, Alexandra Billings, and Shakina Nayfack discuss the resilient end of the groundbreaking transgender production.

Can Dance Music Honor Its Queer, Trans Roots?

The androgynous deep house musician sounds off on his experiences with defying the gender binary, the rising tides of 'bro' culture, and his nonprofit lipstick line that aims to directly benefit trans folks.

Drag's New Superstar: 22, Genderqueer, Trans Activist

Violet Chachki, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, told The Advocate she couldn’t be happier that a trans woman, Caitlyn Jenner, stole Monday’s spotlight.

The B-52s' Kate Pierson Releases Solo Album on Heels of Controversial Single

The singer joins forces with Sia and others to release a solo record filled with upbeat party songs and an LGBT 'anthem.' At least, that was her intention.