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Sylvia Rivera Marsha P Johnson transgender pioneers protesting in NYC

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National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Lynn Conway renowned computer scientist trans activist died 86

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Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

NJ State Senator Paul Saro NATIONAL TRANS VISIBILITY MARCH ON DC sign Trans Athletes Belong in Sport

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New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban

The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.

Raquel Willis from GLM Gender Liberation Movement Grand Marshall 2024 NYC LGBTQIA Pride Festival

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Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

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Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Cecilia Gentili at New York City's Pride Rally in 2023

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National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Transgender Activists on Trial in Turkey

Anti-Transgender Activists Call for Ulta Beauty Boycott

Because the beauty retailer decided to feature a transgender woman and gender-fluid host in a promotional video, right-wing influencers are calling for a boycott.

Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

Henry Berg-Brousseau, Transgender Rights Activist, Has Died at 24

After advocating for years as a teenager, Berg-Brousseau currently worked at the Human Rights Campaign as deputy press secretary.

Trans Activist: Lyft Apology for Outing 'Not Enough'

Monica Jones tells The Advocate Lyft's apology for its driver posting insinuations that she was a prostitute, outing her as transgender, and naming where she was is 'not enough.'

Rep. Ro Khanna and transgender activist put Nancy Mace on blast at tech summit

The confrontation came at the end of a week when Mace introduced measures in Congress targeting transgender people.

New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban

The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.

Activists Investigate Honduran Transgender Murders

Transgender Activists Celebrate Huge Federal Prison Victory

Trans Activists Join GLAAD for National Voter Registration Day

Jamie Clayton, Jazz Jennings, Elliot Fletcher, and other trans icons urge their community to make their voices heard this November.

Trans Activists Unfurl 150-Foot Transgender Flag at Lincoln Memorial

The National Center for Transgender Equality backed the demonstration in protest of the Trump administration's increased terrorization of trans people.

Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

Ted Cruz Calls Colorado Suspect 'Transgendered Leftist'

The only 'evidence' is an election record identifying the suspected gunman in the deadly shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood office as female.

Trans activists march on Florida capital as erasure bill dies

At a rally on the steps outside the building on Wednesday, LGBTQ leaders and progressive lawmakers slammed legislation threatening to erase trans identities.

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Thai Transgender Activist Wins Provincial Election

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot has won election as the top financial officer in Thailand's Nan province, making her the nation's highest-ranking transgender politician.

Second man sentenced in death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili

Michael Kuilan received a 19-year prison sentence for supplying the drugs that killed her.

$20M Global Effort to Aid Trans Activists and Causes

The Arcus Foundation and NoVo Foundation announced a five-year funding project aimed at supporting trans people in the U.S. and in developing nations.

Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

Florida's Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Court by Group of Activists Ahead of March

The group of activists will be in Orlando for a march in support of trans youth in the state.

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NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Because the beauty retailer decided to feature a transgender woman and gender-fluid host in a promotional video, right-wing influencers are calling for a boycott.

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

After advocating for years as a teenager, Berg-Brousseau currently worked at the Human Rights Campaign as deputy press secretary.

Monica Jones tells The Advocate Lyft's apology for its driver posting insinuations that she was a prostitute, outing her as transgender, and naming where she was is 'not enough.'

The confrontation came at the end of a week when Mace introduced measures in Congress targeting transgender people.

The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.

Jamie Clayton, Jazz Jennings, Elliot Fletcher, and other trans icons urge their community to make their voices heard this November.

The National Center for Transgender Equality backed the demonstration in protest of the Trump administration's increased terrorization of trans people.

"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.

The only 'evidence' is an election record identifying the suspected gunman in the deadly shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood office as female.

At a rally on the steps outside the building on Wednesday, LGBTQ leaders and progressive lawmakers slammed legislation threatening to erase trans identities.

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Yollada "Nok" Suanyot has won election as the top financial officer in Thailand's Nan province, making her the nation's highest-ranking transgender politician.

Michael Kuilan received a 19-year prison sentence for supplying the drugs that killed her.

The Arcus Foundation and NoVo Foundation announced a five-year funding project aimed at supporting trans people in the U.S. and in developing nations.

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

The group of activists will be in Orlando for a march in support of trans youth in the state.