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Read the latest news about transgender issues. Learn more about how transgender public figures, including Chelsea Manning, Jen Richards, Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Caitlyn Jenner, Chaz Bono, and others are shaping and pushing forward the agenda of the LGBT rights movement. 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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Playboy Introduces First Transgender Playmate and She's Inspiring AF
October 20 2017 5:58 PM
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How to Detect and Debunk Anti-Transgender Propaganda in the Media
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How to Detect and Debunk Anti-Trans Propaganda in the Media

A primer, in 15 steps.

October 20 2017 6:20 AM
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A Gay Bar Finally Apologizes for Its Hurtful Door Policy

The Denver Wrangler, a popular bear bar, faced criticism for its "gender matching ID" policy. Now, management changed their controversial rules and teamed up with the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

October 20 2017 5:08 AM
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After Controversy, Caitlyn Jenner 'Declines' Award From Trans Film Fest

The Republican transgender celebrity will no longer be receiving an award from St. John's Well Child & Family Center, after a petition called for the honor to be revoked.

October 18 2017 1:23 PM Updated
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Why Are We Giving Awards to Caitlyn Jenner?

Transgender activist Ashlee Marie Preston says it's not only wrong to give an award to the Trump supporter — as St. John's Well Child & Family Center plans to do — it is downright insulting.

October 18 2017 6:12 AM Updated
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'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Nik Adams Honors Gavin Grimm
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'50 Years, 50 Heroes': Nick Adams Honors Gavin Grimm

GLAAD's director of transgender media and representation honors trans youth activist Gavin Grimm for The Advocate's 50th Anniversary.
 

October 16 2017 1:37 PM
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Sessions Aiding Trans Victims? It's a Stunt, Says Lambda Legal

The attorney general dispatches a top lawyer to prosecute the murder of a gender-nonconforming teen. But his policies encourage violence against LGBT people, according to Lambda Legal.

October 16 2017 11:02 AM
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