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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.

Jared Polis
Politics
Colorado Bans Gay and Trans 'Panic' Defenses, Eases Access to PrEP

Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills into law Monday, along with one making it easier for minors to change the gender on their birth certificates.

July 14 2020 5:24 PM
Merci Mack and Angelo Walker
Crime
Man Charged With Murder in Death of Trans Woman Merci Mack

Angelo Walker is accused of fatally shooting Mack in Dallas.

July 13 2020 8:43 PM
Kayleigh
Politics
Press Secretary Claims Trump Is Pro-LGBTQ+, Punts Trans Ban Question

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tried to gaslight her way out of a question about the president's ban on trans service members.

July 13 2020 5:15 PM
Victoria Sampaio
Transgender
Valentina Sampaio Is First Trans Model in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

The Brazilian beauty made transgender history.

July 10 2020 3:34 PM
Transparent
television
Why 'Transparent' Deserves Not Just an Emmy, But a 'Nobel Prize'

Joey Soloway, Faith Soloway, Alexandra Billings, and Shakina Nayfack discuss the resilient end of the groundbreaking transgender production.

July 10 2020 7:00 AM
Halle Berry
People
Halle Berry Apologizes for Considering Trans Role, Vows to Be an Ally

The groundbreaking Oscar winner said she will do more to learn and educate herself about the trans community. 

July 07 2020 2:19 PM
bolivia
Transgender
Meet Bolivia’s First Transgender News Anchor, Leonie Dorado

The trailblazing journalist has vowed to use her platform to educate Bolivians about LGBTQ+ issues. 

July 07 2020 2:15 PM
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