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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.

Rachel McKinnon
Transgender
Trans Cyclist Opens Up About Hate Mail — and Death Threats

Rachel McKinnon says the hate directed toward her for competing against cisgender women is based on misconceptions about trans women athletes.

December 06 2019 5:34 PM
Rebekah
Transgender
Meet Marvel's First Transgender Hero: 12-Year-Old 'Mighty' Rebekah

The Advocate spoke with an activist profiled by Marvel's Hero Project who is fighting for acceptance of LGBTQ youth.

December 06 2019 4:29 AM
India’s Transgender Rights Law Isn’t Worth Celebrating
Commentary
India’s Transgender Rights Law Isn’t Worth Celebrating

Solely linking transition with surgery is wrong on so many fronts, writes Kyle Knight of Human Rights Watch.

December 05 2019 11:46 AM
Lambda Legal Takes Trans Youth Rights Battle to Appeals Court
News
Lambda Legal Takes Trans Youth Rights Battle to Appeals Court

The group wants a lower court ruling in favor of Drew Adams's right to use the boys' restroom affirmed.

December 05 2019 8:25 AM
The L Word
television
'The L Word: Generation Q' Cast Hits 'Pink Carpet' for the Premiere
Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Kate Moennig, and new cast members Arienne Mandi, Rosanny Zayas, Leo Sheng, and Jacqueline Toboni wowed at the premiere. 
December 04 2019 3:21 PM
Murder victim Akihs Gaius Green
Crime
Trans Murder Victim's Family Enraged as Suspect Freed Until Trial

The family of Akihs Gaius Green also wants his death to be declared a hate crime.

December 02 2019 3:50 PM
Boys Don't Cry
Commentary
20 Years After 'Boys Don’t Cry': Trans Rights and Cancel Culture

Much has changed since Kimberly Peirce's groundbreaking film, and Riki Wilchins doesn't love all of it.

December 01 2019 1:10 PM
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