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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.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Signs Trans Bathroom Ban Bill Into Law

The Republican governor of Arkansas says it’s to protect children from the “left’s woke agenda.”

Queer Music Thrived at Nashville's Love Rising LGBTQ+ Benefit Concert

The star-studded event saw acts like Allison Russell, Maren Morris, Brittany Howard, and more raise over $400,000 for Tennessee LGBTQ+ groups.

Missouri's AG Unilaterally Restricts Gender-Affirming Care

He called the care experimental and claimed that to protect children, access to gender-affirming care required his intervention.

Wyoming Is Latest State With Anti-Trans Sports Law

Gov. Mark Gordon called the legislation "draconian" and "discriminatory" but let it become law without his signature. The state is also moving against abortion rights.

21 Artists Performing at Nashville's LGBTQ+ Rights Concert 'Love Rising'

Some of music's biggest acts are taking a stand against anti-trans and anti-drag bills that have recently been signed into law by the state's Republican governor.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill for Third Consecutive Year

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bill is "unnecessary and divisive." But legislators may try to override her veto.

Kentucky Revives Trans Health Care Ban as Senator Mourns Trans Son

Republican legislators raced to push through the health care ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ provisions.

Lawmaker Pleads ‘Please Don’t Kill Yourself’ as Ban on Trans Care Passes

Out Democratic state. Rep. Karla Drenner made the plea after the House was poised to pass a measure banning gender-affirming health care for youth.

Lily Tomlin Calls Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills 'Insane' and a 'Travesty'

The acclaimed lesbian performer minced no words in a recent interview.

Florida Trans Youth Health Care Ban Takes Effect; Parents Plan Lawsuit

Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a ban even stricter than the one adopted by medical boards.

Dylan Mulvaney Celebrates 365 Days of Girlhood with Show in New York

The trans star commemorated the one-year anniversary of her viral TikTok series.

Wellesley Students Vote to Admit Trans Men & Nonbinary Applicants

The fight continues at the women's college for more inclusive gender policies.

Biden Calls Political Attacks on Trans Youth 'Close to Sinful'

The president discussed his support for trans rights and marriage equality with Kal Penn on The Daily Show.

LGBTQ+ Voices Fight Florida’s Oppression of Trans Youth

Hundreds of parents, children, and advocates gathered at the Florida Capitol on Monday to protest a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been proposed in the state.

Transgender Woman Endures Anti-Trans Rant at Cheesecake Factory

"You know I'm a TERF, right?" another customer said to the trans woman.

Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People

"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.

West Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Let It Enforce Anti-Trans Sports Ban

The Supreme Court has previously declined to weigh in on other high-profile cases concerning the rights of trans students.

17 History-Making LGBTQ+ Women in Politics

For Women's History Month, we present women from our community who've broken ground in U.S. politics and government.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

CPAC 2023 Was a Hatefest Against Transgender People

A selection of the worst from the event, which included talk of "transgender insanity" and "eradication" of what speakers called "transgenderism."