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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.

Lisa Middleton
Politics
Trans California Pol Lisa Middleton Out to Make Practical Progress

Lisa Middleton, who today received the endorsements of Equality California and the LGBTQ Victory Fund, would be only the second trans state senator in the U.S.

11:30 AM
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband
News
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Reveals Renamed Org on International Pronouns Day

The nonprofit was previously called Tie the Knot.

October 20 2021 5:59 PM
Rally for trans Netflix employees
News
Hundreds Rally in Netflix Walkout Over Chappelle Special Debate

Employees and their supporters gathered to support trans workers at Netflix following the company's handling of Dave Chappelle's transphobia-laden comedy special. 

October 20 2021 4:46 PM
Zoella Martinez
Crime
Trans Latina Zoella Martinez Killed in Seattle; Suspect in Custody

Martinez was shot at least five times; a man she believed was stealing from her is charged in her death.

October 19 2021 2:19 PM
Ts Madison
Transgender
The Future Belongs to Ts Madison

The actress and reality star talks about crossing over into Hollywood. 

October 19 2021 11:26 AM
Cyndi
Commentary
LGBTQ+ People Deserve Inclusive Breast Health Resources

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

October 19 2021 10:40 AM
Dr. Rachel Levine in uniform
News
Dr. Rachel Levine Is Now First Trans 4-Star Admiral in U.S. History

She is the first out transgender four-star officer and first female four-star admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

October 19 2021 10:24 AM
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