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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.

Depressed teen
Transgender
Rash of Teen Suicide Attempts After Arkansas Adopts Trans Care Ban

The state was the first one to enact a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. And more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to advance around the nation.

April 19 2021 7:48 PM
Changing The Game
Transgender
'Changing the Game' Depicts the Joy and Agony of Young Trans Athletes

This crucial film is coming to Hulu this summer. 

April 19 2021 6:48 PM
Courtney Stodden and Elliot Page
Transgender
Courtney Stodden Says Elliot Page, Sam Smith Inspired Them to Come Out

The model and reality celebrity came out as nonbinary.

April 19 2021 5:13 PM
women
Plus
CDC: 4 in 10 Trans Women in Major Cities Found to Be HIV-Positive
April 16 2021 9:05 PM
Jaida Peterson
Crime
Two Men Charged With Murder in Deaths of North Carolina Trans Women

Jaida Peterson (pictured) and Remy Fennell were shot to death less than two weeks apart in Charlotte.

April 16 2021 5:07 PM
Mj Rodriguez
Theater
L.A.'s 'Little Shop,' With Trans and Gay Leads, Wins Top Casting Prize

Ryan Tymensky was honored at the Artios Awards for an LGBTQ-inclusive production.

April 16 2021 1:08 PM
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum
Politics
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Sent to Governors in Four States

Will Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota (pictured) break with his fellow Republicans to veto homophobic and transphobic bills?

April 15 2021 9:56 PM
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