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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.

Chelsea Manning and Racquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in
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Chelsea Manning and Raquel Willis among 15 arrested at U.S. Capitol during bathroom sit-in

About 15 activists were arrested in the U.S. Capitol today while protesting Republicans' transgender bathroom ban with a sit-in.

photo gallery Skrmetti gender affirming care case protest at the US Supreme Court in support of transgender youth opening oral arguments by Chase Strangio
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In photos: U.S. v. Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth (exclusive)

During oral arguments that began December 4, 2024, in U.S. v. Skrmetti, hundreds gathered both to provide support for trans youth while others were there in support of banning gender-affirming care.

Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks outside the US Supreme Court building during a rally as the high court hears arguments in a case on transgender health rights
Politics

Marjorie Taylor Greene gets booed after talking about trans kids at the Supreme Court

MTG continued to demonstrate the depths of her ignorance outside the Supreme Court by complaining children are receiving a treatment developed specifically for children.

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Sports

Pro golf's new policies for trans women golfers push out player

The new LPGA and USGA policies will require transition before puberty.

Protesters with American flag, and Progress Pride flag outside of the Supreme Court; Protester holds up sign that reads "Keep legislators out of my child's doctor's appointments"
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7 takeaways from the Supreme Court hearing on Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth

The conservative justices seemed skeptical of overturning the anti-trans law.

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What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care case

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.

Montana State Capitol building Zooey Zephyr attends the 2023 OUT100 Party Ultimate LGBTQ Celebration
Politics

Zooey Zephyr won't be barred from women's restroom in Montana capitol after GOP attempt

A measure that would have prohibited the transgender lawmaker from using the women's restroom failed in committee Tuesday, with even several Republicans voting against it.

Alex Consani winner of the Model of the Year Award poses backstage at The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall December 2024 UK London England
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Alex Consani makes history as first out trans woman to win Model of the Year

"I can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me, specifically the Black trans women who really fought for the space I'm in today," Consani said in her acceptance speech.

Trans adult content creator Apollo Moon is dead at 26
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Trans adult content creator Apollo Moon is dead at 26

Moon had been in the hospital for several days.

SCOTUS protest sign equaity for LGBTQ people rainbow and transgender flags waiving
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Trans teen pleads with SCOTUS to strike down Tennessee’s gender-affirming care ban ahead of landmark hearing

The teen said she felt “normal now” after receiving gender-affirming care treatment.

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Sports

College volleyball team at heart of anti-transgender student athlete debate loses tournament

The San Jose State University lost to Colorado State on Saturday. The school had been targeted in recent debates about trans women in sports.

US Reps Ro Khanna Nancy Mace
Politics

Rep. Ro Khanna and transgender activist put Nancy Mace on blast at tech summit

The confrontation came at the end of a week when Mace introduced measures in Congress targeting transgender people.

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14 transgender elected officials you should know
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14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

Transgender Journalist Erin Reed and her fiancee trans Montana State Rep Zooey Zephyr talk with Ruth Belay of Los Angeles during a Pride Celebration on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington DC
Politics

Zooey Zephyr calls on trans people to 'plant the flag of joy' against Donald Trump (exclusive)

Zephyr tells The Advocate about Republicans' Capitol Hill bathroom ban, the state of trans rights, and a new documentary about her censure, Seat 31: Zooey Zephyr.

Activists gather at the Missouri State Capitol to demand equal rights for transgender humans and denounce anti trans legislation recently passed in the United States
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Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors upheld by judge

Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.

Trans Rights Protest signs and flags Nancy Mace arrives for the House Republican Conference caucus meeting US Capitol building
Politics

Nancy Mace said she was 'pro-transgender rights' just last year: 'It's your body, your choice'

Nancy Mace's political stunt targeting Sarah McBride's bathroom use comes just a year after Mace said "I'm pro-transgender rights. I'm pro-LGBTQ."

US Rep Nancy Mace surrounded by mostly femme presenting potentially women reporters walking halls congress US Capitol building
Politics

Nancy Mace fights to keep transgender women out of bathrooms while her aide broke into a woman’s home

Mace’s legislative director, Sean Brislin, was arrested in 2020 for breaking into a woman’s home and sleeping in her bed.

Sarah McBride attends New Member Orientation Room Lottery for office space at the Capitol
Voices

Sarah McBride and the way we win

"As the first and only out transgender member of Congress, Sarah will be putting herself on the line every day in a way that’s never been done before," writes HRC's Jay Brown.

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Ohio Supreme Court punts on transgender people changing their birth certificates

Experts hold little hope for trans individuals attempting to change their gender markers in the red state.

Military soldiers climbing rope during obstacle course in boot camp
Politics

Donald Trump is planning to kick transgender people out of the military: report

Unlike his previous ban that prohibited new members from signing up if they were transgender, Trump's proposed ban reportedly would medically discharge all current trans service members.