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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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Transgender
Justice Department Announces Support for Embattled Trans Youth

Lawyers for the department declared recent anti-trans laws in West Virginia and Arkansas violated the constitution. 

June 18 2021 12:11 PM
Julia Scotti
film
The Incredible Journey of Soulful Trans Comic Julia Scotti

In a new documentary, the funny lady shares her sometimes funny, often poignant, and ultimately uplifting life story.

June 18 2021 8:00 AM
Kat Cunning
Music
Kat Cunning's 'Boys' Features an All Trans, Nonbinary Cast and Crew

The musician and actor celebrates the transmasculine community in a joyous video. 

June 17 2021 7:34 PM
Jack Phillips
Transgender
Baker Jack Phillips Fined for Again Refusing Cake to LGBTQ+ Customer

A Denver judge says Phillips violated Colorado's antidiscrimination law by refusing to make a cake celebrating Autumn Scardina's transition.

June 17 2021 4:18 PM
Gracie Cartier
Plus
Talk Show Host Gracie Cartier on Her Inspiring Journey of Self-Love
June 17 2021 2:15 PM
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Commentary
'TransAmerica' Demonstrates the Daily Struggles of Trans Lives

NBC’s Joe Fryer on why America needs to see this news special now.

June 17 2021 1:47 PM
Maria Clemente Garcia and Salma Luevano
World
Two Trans Women Make History After Being Elected to Mexico's Congress

Both women are long-time activists who plan to tackle the discrimination many LGBTQ+ Mexicans still face. 

June 17 2021 6:57 AM
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