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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.

Laurel Hubbard
Transgender
Trans Olympian Laurel Hubbard Praises Games' Inclusivity

Hubbard received praise from sporting associations too.

July 30 2021 8:03 PM
Economist magazine
Media
Respected News Magazine The Economist Publishes Anti-Trans Screed

The U.K. magazine published articles offering "both sides" to the debate over trans women in sports — and one refers to trans women as "biological males."

July 29 2021 4:40 PM
Jamie Lee Curtis
Arts & Entertainment
Jamie Lee Curtis Reveals Her Younger Child Is Transgender

The actress spoke about how her daughter's coming out as trans has helped her evolve past "old ideas" of gender. 

July 29 2021 10:50 AM
Troy Bailey
Crime
Man Convicted of Murdering Philly Trans Woman Faces 50 Years in Prison

Tameka Washington, a long-time trans advocate in Philadelphia, was shot multiple times in 2019. 

July 29 2021 9:59 AM
What Weight Lifter Laurel Hubbard Means to Trans People in Sports
Sports
What Weight Lifter Laurel Hubbard Means to Trans People in Sports

History-making weight lifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first out trans athlete to compete in the Olympics.

July 28 2021 11:24 AM
They
Transgender
Survey: More Americans Know a Trans Person, Yet Acceptance Unchanged

A Pew Research Center survey finds more acquaintance with trans people and those who prefer gender-neutral pronouns, but comfort levels haven't moved in recent years.

July 27 2021 7:56 PM
Shooting victim and reporter
Crime
Suspect Charged With Shooting Houston Woman After Learning She's Trans

Eric Aguillon is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the attack, which left the woman paralyzed.

July 27 2021 7:40 PM
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