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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.

Mike Pence
Politicians
Report: Mike Pence Lobbying Against Funding of Trans Troops' Transition Costs

One bill to ban such coverage failed, but sources say Pence is renewing the effort.

2 hours 24 min ago
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Lois Kolkhorst
Transgender
Texas Senate Gives Initial OK to Restrictive Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

The bill needs one more approval by the Senate before it goes to the House.

July 25 2017 7:56 PM Updated
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Trans Trailblazer Aleshia Brevard is Dead at 79
Transgender
Trans Trailblazer Aleshia Brevard Dead at 79

She was one of the first people to have transitional surgery at a time where the word "transgender" didn’t exist, but she was so much more than that.  

July 25 2017 5:54 PM
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Piers Morgan
Transgender
Piers Morgan Hates Gender-Fluid People So Much He Called a Baby 'It' on TV

The talking head purposefully and repeatedly said things to offend gender-nonconforming/nonbinary people.

July 25 2017 4:54 PM
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Christie
Transgender
Chris Christie's Uneven Record on LGBT Rights

The New Jersey governor signs two trans-inclusive bills into law, which reverses course from his previous actions on trans rights.

July 24 2017 3:56 PM
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Biking for Change
Current Issue
Why This Activist Is Biking 4,200 Miles This Summer

Trystan Cotten is taking advocacy to new lengths.

July 24 2017 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.

July 24 2017 5:16 AM
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