Nonbinary Arizona teacher doxxed and accused of grooming by board members settles lawsuit
River Chunnui's lawsuit accused two board members of leaking their address and leading a "smear campaign."
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Transgender
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.
Bombshell records expose political plot to oust rural Georgia librarian over LGBTQ+ book
Behind the scenes, Pierce County officials shared conservative social media posts and strategized LaVonnia Moore’s removal after she displayed a book about a trans child at the public library.
July 12 2025 1:54 PM
Puerto Rico trans rights advocates prepare legal fight as GOP governor considers gender-affirming care ban
The bill is on the Republican governor's desk.
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July 11 2025 5:46 PM
Louisiana Medicaid quietly stops reimbursing patients for gender-affirming care
Medicaid will no longer reimburse gender-affirming care prescriptions in Louisiana.
July 11 2025 3:35 PM
Why is the Army recommending training for this transgender officer that the Pentagon plans to oust?
Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott is bracing for what's next as the deadline for trans reservists to resign passes.
July 11 2025 1:55 PM
This gay grandpa was fined $16k for protesting trans youth suicides, and he would 'do it again'
James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.
July 11 2025 10:05 AM
Trump's DOJ subpoenas doctors and medical clinics that care for transgender youth
The Justice Department said that its investigations center on allegations of health care fraud and false statements related to gender-affirming medical care.
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July 11 2025 9:36 AM
Health experts warn Trump’s new policies for HHS teen pregnancy program could reverse decades of progress
“What young people want is to talk about decision-making and relationships. They want to know how to take care of themselves,” one expert said. “We can trust young people with information. But only if we treat them with respect.”
July 10 2025 11:28 AM
FTC hosts anti-trans workshop LGBTQ+ advocates call ‘government-sponsored disinformation’
“[Transgender lives have] been made a political and ideological issue,” Dr. Rachel Levine told The Advocate.
July 10 2025 10:30 AM
Pennsylvania fines gay grandpa with stage 4 cancer $16k for protesting trans youth suicide
James Lantz glued his hand to a railing inside the Vermont Senate after lawmakers refused to meet with him about trans youth suicides.
July 09 2025 12:04 PM
LGBTQ+ groups face alarming funding crisis as Republican anti-trans attacks mount, new report finds
A sharp drop in grants leaves queer and trans groups struggling to fight unprecedented legislative attacks.
July 08 2025 1:37 PM
100 transgender inmates presumed dead after Israeli missiles struck Iranian prison last month
Israel targeted the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23.
July 08 2025 12:38 PM
Beloved Georgia librarian fired after child chooses book with transgender character for library display
“I wasn’t going to tell the kid no,” LaVonnia Moore said. “I was just happy the kid was reading, happy they were engaging in their library.”
July 08 2025 11:43 AM
What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates
Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
July 08 2025 10:58 AM
These two Black transgender women are ‘shining beacons’ leading Chicago through anti-trans backlash
In a political climate designed to target transgender people’s identities, these two women aren't backing down while defending their community's rights.
July 07 2025 6:00 AM
This LGBTQ+ travel company’s mission of inclusivity is radical & ‘You’re more than welcome’
As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.
July 03 2025 10:49 AM
How a new trans rights PAC looks to rebuild the political playbook with these high-profile endorsements
With trans rights under siege, a new PAC is stepping up to support lawmakers who refuse to back down.
July 03 2025 10:33 AM
Supreme Court to decide whether states can ban transgender women & girls from sports
The decision is expected by next summer.
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July 03 2025 10:02 AM
How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats
Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.
July 02 2025 1:38 PM
Mila Myles is the chief spokesperson for Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer. She’s also transgender
In a time of rising anti-trans sentiment in Republican states, Democratic-led Delaware responds with progressive policies and inclusive representation.
July 01 2025 1:43 PM