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Read the latest news about transgender issues. Learn more about how transgender public figures—Chelsea Manning, Jen Richards, Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Caitlyn Jenner, Chaz Bono, and others—are shaping the agenda of the LGBT rights movement, and showing the world that gender is not so simple a thing after all. 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.

Maher Chappelle Gervais
Commentary
Why Transphobic Comics Maher, Gervais, Chapelle Are Unfunny Dinosaurs

Once considered edgy thought-leaders, the three loudest anti-trans comics of late have failed to change with the times.

May 28 2022 8:00 AM
Lenny Zenith
Music
Trans Rocker Lenny Zenith Debuts Single Supporting Transgender Youth

The video for his song “Where is Safe?” will debut on Facebook Premier on Friday night.

May 27 2022 4:45 PM
Mourners in Uvalde, Texas
News
Texas Trans Girl Attacked After False Uvalde Claims Spread Online

Some right-wing sources, including a GOP lawmaker, at first falsely blamed a transgender person for the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

May 27 2022 12:28 PM
Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton
Transgender
Texas Still Investigating Trans-Supportive Families for 'Child Abuse'

After a mixed ruling on the matter from the Texas Supreme Court, families are saying they've again been contacted by child welfare authorities.

May 26 2022 4:03 PM
Kevin Stitt
Transgender
Oklahoma Governor Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Into Law

The restrictive measure is one of several pieces of far-right legislation Oklahoma has passed, including one of the nation's most draconian abortion laws.

May 26 2022 2:02 PM
Paul Gosar
Politics
Far-Right Rep. Paul Gosar Tweets Lie That Texas Shooter Was Trans

In a now-deleted tweet, Gosar claimed the person who killed 19 children and two teachers was “a transsexual leftist illegal alien.”

May 25 2022 1:20 PM
Michelle Davis
Transgender
Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law

The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.

May 24 2022 6:07 PM
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