Lauren Boebert Under Fire for Horrifying Transphobic Comments About Pentagon Official
Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.
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All the latest news, commentary, and analysis of issues that impact the transgender community. The Advocate provides up-to-date coverage from around the web about political, medical, and social developments that matter most to transgender people.
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban
It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.
September 27 2023 6:22 PM
Nancy Pelosi Makes Surprise Visit to DC’s Little Gay Pub in Tribute to LGBTQ+ Community
Her unannounced appearance left patrons delighted, the LGBTQ+ community celebrated and she even took one of those famous bathroom selfies.
September 27 2023 3:44 PM
2 Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Against Trans Woman Hours Before Her Murder
The men harassed and shot Alexa Neulisa Luciano with paintballs; she was found shot dead the following day.
September 27 2023 8:30 AM
Oklahoma Black Trans Woman DéVonnie J’Rae Johnson Fatally Shot in Los Angeles
She is at least the 16th transgender person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.
September 26 2023 5:57 PM
Meta Fails to Moderate Content from Anti-Trans Hate Group on Instagram, Watchdog Group Says
Despite clear violations, controversial group continues to spread false and harmful narratives unchecked on Instagram, igniting concerns over Meta’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety, according to a new report.
September 26 2023 10:00 AM
Tennessee’s First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill, May Have to Use Men's Restroom
State laws create an unclear pathway for Olivia Hill’s rights concerning gender-specific facilities.
September 25 2023 1:00 PM
URDUMB URDUMB: Drag Queen Confronts Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric with Kylie Minogue Parody
Check out Morgan McMichaels’ satirical take on hate and resilience.
September 24 2023 8:00 PM
Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds
Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.
September 21 2023 5:00 PM
He Needs Gender-Affirming Surgery, but His State Is Fighting to Deny Coverage
A North Carolina policy that denies state employees coverage for gender-affirming care has been on hold pending appeal.
September 21 2023 10:53 AM
Missouri Transgender Girl Wins Homecoming Queen and the Right Loses It
Tristan Young’s crowning as homecoming queen at a Missouri high school sparks an outpouring of support and ignites a fierce battle in the war of words online.
September 20 2023 2:11 PM
Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative
McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.
September 19 2023 6:52 PM
Lauren Boebert Gives Awkward Defense of Theater Incident
Boebert cites her “overtly animated personality” as the reason for her ejection from the Beetlejuice musical.
September 18 2023 2:40 PM
Americans Don’t Want Politicians Focusing on Transgender Issues, Survey Finds
Most Americans also believe that lawmakers don’t know enough about transgender issues to make policies.
September 18 2023 11:07 AM
California Becomes First State to Declare Transgender History Month
It will be observed in August, beginning next year.
September 16 2023 2:00 PM
Mausoleum for Trans Women Inaugurated in Mexico City
This is the first such institution in Mexico.
September 15 2023 3:10 PM
Transgender Woman Wins $125,000 After Settling Discrimination Suit with American Samoa
The transgender woman at the center of the case suffered humiliating abuse by a supervisor.
September 14 2023 5:00 PM
Matt Walsh Is Getting Paid for His Transphobia on YouTube Again: Report
After he was demonitized in April, the transphobic and bigoted far-right media personality is bringing in big bucks on the video platform again, according to a new report from Media Matters.
September 12 2023 7:00 PM
Washington University Transgender Center Stops Prescribing Medications to Minor Patients
A new Missouri law allows current patients to continue receiving care, but a provision of that statute makes prescribing those medications “untenable.”
September 12 2023 10:43 AM
This Transgender Harvard Law Instructor’s Front-Row Seat to Domestic Terrorism
Alejandra Caraballo has been copied on dozens of email bomb threats made across the country.
September 09 2023 1:00 PM