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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.

These Are the Trans People Killed in 2018
Transgender
These Are the Trans People Killed in 2018
The epidemic of violence against transgender Americans continues.
September 19 2018 4:43 PM
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Nikki Enriquez
Crime
Texas Trans Woman Among Victims of Alleged Serial Killer

A U.S. Border Patrol agent is accused of killing four women, including trans woman Nikki Enriquez.

2 hours 36 min ago
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BRODY RAY
Music
Can This Trans Singer Parlay Reality TV Into Real Success?

America’s Got Talent’s Brody Ray is ready to bring his dreams to life with a new album.

September 18 2018 5:03 AM
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Doctor and patient
Transgender
A First: California Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Foster Youth

A bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming procedures.

September 17 2018 6:57 PM
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Pediatricians' Group Endorses Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Transgender
Pediatricians' Group Endorses Affirming Care for Trans Youth

Pediatricians "can play an important, if not life-saving, role" in the health of trans youth, says the American Academy of Pediatrics.

September 17 2018 2:00 PM
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How Women Are Taught to Be Afraid (of Men)
Women
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Violence Overwhelmingly Affects Women. All Men Need to Help

From the day they're born, women are socialized to protect themselves from and be afraid of men. What can we do to change this?
 

September 17 2018 6:03 AM
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Tenia Williams
Crime
Missouri Trans Woman Says Man She Met on Dating App Attacked Her

Dominic James is charged with assaulting Tenia Williams, who says he beat and stabbed her after a sexual encounter. 

September 13 2018 7:51 PM
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