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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.

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Activist Demands Studies on Trans Bodies
September 25 2017 5:52 PM
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On Missing Leslie Feinberg
Commentary
Leslie Feinberg's Gone and Something's Missing

It's nearly three years since the author of Stone Butch Blues left the world, and Riki Wilchins is still grieving. 

September 25 2017 6:21 AM
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What Trump Started in a Tweet, We'll End in Court
Commentary
OutServe-SLDN: What Trump Started in a Tweet, We'll End in Court

The LGBT military organization is facing a big fight — one it's determined to win.

September 22 2017 5:36 AM
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Jeff Mateer
Politics
Trump Nominee: Satan Makes Trans Kids, Same-Sex Marriage 'Disgusting'

Jeff Mateer — who could be deciding on your rights — is as radical as they get.

September 20 2017 6:06 PM Updated
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Regan Kibby
Commentary
Trump's Trans Ban Will Not Stand

Attorney Jennifer Levi, who's suing the president on behalf of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, on why she's confident Trump will lose.

September 19 2017 6:14 AM
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McCain
Military
McCain Tries to Kill Trump's Trans Military Ban

The Republican senator sticks his neck out for transgender service members, but it may not be enough to stopTrump's cruel order.

September 16 2017 3:57 PM
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These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017
Transgender
These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017

These women represent an epidemic very few are discussing.

September 15 2017 7:18 PM
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