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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.

Christine Hallquist and Phil Scott
Election
Christine Hallquist Loses Race to Become First Trans Governor

She lost the Vermont race to popular Republican incumbent Phil Scott.

2 hours 2 min ago
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Election
Massachusetts Voters Uphold Transgender Rights Law

The first statewide vote on trans rights resulted in victory.

2 hours 35 min ago
Caitlyn Jenner
Transgender
Caitlyn Jenner Donates $85,000 to LGBTQ Charities

After denouncing Donald Trump, Jenner puts her money where her mouth is.

November 05 2018 5:44 PM
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Politics
Trans Activists Forcibly Removed From Mike Pence Event

They were protesting anti-LGBTQ Republican politicians, including a congressman and a candidate for Georgia governor.

November 05 2018 5:32 PM
Super Skate
Transgender
Protesters Rally for Trans Boys Booted from 'Boys Only' Skate Session

Community members gathered in the rain at Super Skate in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to protest the treatment of two trans boys who were kicked out of the rink.

November 04 2018 12:24 PM
Scott Morrison
Transgender
Australia's Prime Minister Blasted for 'Vilification' of Trans People

Scott Morrison is getting blowback for saying a plan to review gender documentation is "nonsense."

November 03 2018 5:12 PM
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PRIDE
Do You Remember Star Trek's Accidental Transgender Episode?
November 02 2018 5:48 PM
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