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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.

Christine Hallquist
Politicians
Trans Woman Christine Hallquist Is Vermont Dems' Gubernatorial Pick

Hallquist is the first transgender person to win a major party's gubernatorial nomination anwhere in the U.S.

August 14 2018 10:32 PM
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Achille School, Oklahoma
Transgender
Oklahoma School Closes After Violent Threats to Transgender Student

A transgender seventh-grader faced death threats after someone posted a complaint about the student using a woman's restroom.

August 14 2018 4:03 PM
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Laverne Cox Demands We Stop Deadnaming Trans Murder Victims
Transgender
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Laverne Cox Demands an End to Deadnaming

In making her plea, the actress shared a very personal story.

August 14 2018 1:48 PM
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Alexandra Chandler's Love Story
Women
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The Love Story of Trans House Candidate Alexandra Chandler

Chandler came out to her future-wife on their third date — they've now been together for 23 years.

August 13 2018 4:58 PM
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Armie Hammer
Transgender
Armie Hammer Calls Out Anti-Trans Heckler at "Straight White Men"

When a heckler shouted at trans activist Kate Bornstein during the Broadway show, Hammer not only tweeted at the woman but vowed to report her to the theater.

August 12 2018 12:03 PM
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Trans Makeup Looks
Pride
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Learn How to Create Sickening Trans-Inspired Makeup Looks

Makeup artist Deja Smith shows us how to create a prideful face.

August 11 2018 10:11 AM
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Youth
Accomplished Trans Student and Activist Casey Hoke Has Died

The 21-year-old made a big impression on his high school, as well as several prominent LGBTQ organizations.

August 10 2018 7:43 PM
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