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Read the latest news about transgender issues. Learn more about how transgender public figures—Chelsea Manning, Jen Richards, Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Caitlyn Jenner, Chaz Bono, and others—are shaping the agenda of the LGBT rights movement, and showing the world that gender is not so simple a thing after all. Whether it’s in the spheres of entertainment, politics, education, media, government, or international or local coverage, The Advocate is the leading source for news that is important to transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals around the world.

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Health
Health Dept. Dumps Trump-Era Rules Allowing Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination

The announcement is the Biden administration's latest effort to overturn prejudiced rules set by Trump officials.

43 min 36 sec ago
mom
Commentary
A Plea for the Equality Act From the Mom of a Trans Daughter

Knowing your child faces legal discrimination is a silent agony for many parents.

May 08 2021 12:39 PM
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte
Transgender
Montana Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

With Greg Gianforte's signature on that and another anti-LGBTQ+ bill, 2021 becomes the worst year ever for enactment of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

May 07 2021 11:29 PM
Zoom Event Brings Together Authors of Affirming Books for Trans Kids
Transgender
Authors of Trans-Affirming Kids' Books Come Together for Virtual Event

The international event features Camilla Gisslow, Marcus Tallberg, Jodie Patterson, and Ris iRAWniQ Anderson discussing their books, experiences, and activism. 

May 07 2021 7:52 PM
Elliot Page
Transgender
Elliot Page Asks Followers to Urge Tenn. Gov to Veto Anti-Trans Bills

The state has three anti-trans bills currently awaiting the governor's decision.

May 07 2021 2:27 PM
Clarice
television
Jen Richards Guests on 'Clarice,' Helps Reframe the Buffalo Bill Story

A new Clarice teaser reveals a storyline that runs counter to The Silence of the Lambs' harmful trans narrative. 

May 06 2021 6:37 PM
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Sports
Weight Lifter Laurel Hubbard Likely to Be First Out Trans Olympian

The New Zealander has qualified for this year's Tokyo Olympics.

May 06 2021 3:30 PM
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