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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.

Fain Martell McNemar
Transgender
West Virginians Sue Over State Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Coverage

West Virginia's Medicaid program and its state employee health plan both refuse to pay for gender-confirmation care.

November 12 2020 2:24 PM
Feldblum Skelly Noble
Politics
Biden-Harris Transition Team Includes Trans Veteran, LGBTQ+ Notables

The out experts on the military, law, and other areas will review federal agencies as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris prepare to take office.

November 12 2020 12:41 PM
Bambi Lake
News
Legendary Trans Performer Bambi Lake Passes Away at Age 70

Lake had recently been diagnosed with cancer.

November 11 2020 1:26 PM
Dominque Fells
Crime
Arrest Made in Killing, Mutilation of Philadelphia Trans Woman

Dominique Rem’mie Fells (pictured) was killed in June. Suspect Akhenaton Jones was arrested in Los Angeles Monday.

November 10 2020 8:37 PM
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman meet with indigenous trans community in Mexico. Their new 11-part series Long Way Up chronicles the duo's epic 13,000 mile journey from Patagonia to Los Angeles on electric Harley-Davidsons.
television
Ewan McGregor Visits With Indigenous Trans Community in New Series

Long Way Up follows the star and his friend Charley Boorman (pictured) as they ride from Patagonia to Los Angeles on electric Harleys.

November 06 2020 6:38 PM
Joel Rivera
Politics
Trans Activist Jailed at NYC Protest, Charged with Bullhorn Possession

Joel Rivera was shoved to the ground while wearing a ball gown and heels.

November 06 2020 5:30 PM
Claire Mccaskill
Politics
Claire McCaskill Sorry for Blaming 'Transsexuals' for Democrat Losses

The former senator also said "gay marriage" support turned off voters.

November 05 2020 1:25 PM
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