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We're finally getting a 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' sequel — with the original cast

Director Stephan Elliott said the long-anticipated sequel is "going to give RuPaul a run for her money."

Trans woman loses lower legs in NYC subway attack. Now, friends rally to help her

The man with whom she was in a relationship is accused of throwing her in front of a train. He is charged with assault and attempted murder.

DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."

J.K. Rowling stoops even lower, mocks hate-crime law & dares police to arrest her

Oh, and the British Prime Minister defended her behavior.

Trans Latina woman fighting to shut down ICE facilities honored with human rights award

Arely Westley, this year's recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award, tells The Advocate about this "crucial moment" in time for queer and immigrant communities.

Trans woman assailed during Kanye West's Rolling Loud set beats back 'bullies' (exclusive)

Blu Linares recently told The Advocate about her reaction to the viral video of her assault, and the moments leading up to it.

Felicity Huffman wouldn't do 'Transamerica' role today

“I think we should reflect the audience and that’s got to include everybody," the actress says.

Will Ferrell's documentary with transgender best friend finds a home

Will & Harper, an "intimate portrayal of friendship, transition, and America," has been scooped up after a much lauded Sundance premiere.

Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

Kansas transgender prison employee sues over alleged gender identity harassment

Shelly Lamb said she endured targeted abuse and was moved to a basement closet by the Department of Corrections.

3 transgender people were slain in just two weeks. The community wants answers

Samantha Gómez Fonseca, a transgender activist and politician, was shot multiple times inside a car in south Mexico City on Sunday.

Suspect accused of killing trans woman Meghan Riley Lewis released with no bail

Brian Delen allegedly misgendered and shot the trans activist and community leader while delivering her food. Local advocates are planing a protest after he was released without bail.

Florida Men Arrested in Brutal Beating of Group of LGBTQ+ Women

Two men have been arrested and charged with battery with prejudice for assaulting a group of LGBTQ+ women in November.

Man Fatally Shot Transgender Women in the Head Moments After Sex Act, Police Say

The man reportedly said he “knew he was not god” but that he “had to do it.”

Conservative Media Outlet 1819 News Under Fire for Outing Alabama Mayor Who Died

The Alabama media outlet that outed Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland, a Baptist preacher who died by suicide afterward, has come under harsh criticism.

Missing South Carolina Transgender Woman Found Dead. Her Family Has Questions

Police don’t suspect foul play, but the family wants to know more about the mystery man who was with her when she disappeared.

Two Men Sentenced for Videotaped Hate Crime Attack on Murdered Trans Woman

Alexa Neulisa Luciano was murdered not long after the two men attacked her.

Suicide and the Question of Whether It’s Ever OK to Out Someone

The suicide of an Alabama mayor and pastor shows the cruelty of being outed and raises the question if outing someone is ever appropriate even as retribution for hypocrites.

Transgender Online Creators’ Images Misused in Transphobic PragerU Propaganda Film

Jessica Hutfless, an online content creator, discovered her image was being used in an ad campaign on X for a film that spreads trans hate, but she’s celebrating trans joy.

Black Transgender Woman Lisa Love Killed Walking Home in Chicago

Love's family said she was leaving a friend's house when she was shot.