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Read the latest news about transgender issues. Learn more about how transgender public figures, including Chelsea Manning, Jen Richards, Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Caitlyn Jenner, Chaz Bono, and others are shaping and pushing forward the agenda of the LGBT rights movement. 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.

Biking for Change
Current Issue
Why This Activist Is Biking 4,200 Miles This Summer

Trystan Cotten is taking advocacy to new lengths.

6:01 AM
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A Fight for Our Lives
Commentary
This Trans Woman Will Stop Breathing Without Obamacare

Before the ACA, Regina Kalacova almost went broke paying for her lifesaving asthma medications. Mitch McConnell wants to go back to those days.

5:16 AM
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Texas Rally
Politics
These Texans Are Up Against Ignorant Lawmakers

Transgender people and their families rallied outside the Capitol to enlighten their representatives.

July 22 2017 1:57 PM
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Rally for Trans Rights in Texas
Politics
Ready for Boycott? Texas Moves Closer on Anti-Trans Law

Senate Bill 3 moved ahead even after predictions of massive losses if the law ultimately passes.

July 22 2017 12:29 PM
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Joaquin Carcano and Madeline Goss
Politics
Lawsuit: New North Carolina Bathroom Law Still Discriminates

The amended suit by the ACLU and Lambda Legal says HB 142 doesn't fix the problems caused by the infamous anti-LGBT HB 2.

July 21 2017 3:45 PM
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SAGE MARCHERS
Commentary
Don't Let Trump Erase Trans Elders

We have not won the battle over census inclusion.

July 21 2017 3:23 PM
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cartagena
Commentary
A Trans Bathroom in Cartagena

A surprising experience in South America has this writer pondering the larger issues involved in bathroom access.

July 21 2017 5:26 AM
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