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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.

Joe Manchin won't support students
News
Lone Senate Dem Will Not Support Equality Act Because It Protects Trans Youth 

West Virginia senator Joe Manchin says he cannot support the historic Equality Act because it protects transgender youth in schools. 

March 18 2019 4:38 PM
Steve King
Politics
Rep. Steve King Promotes New Civil War With Violent, Transphobic Meme

“One side has about 8 trillion bullets, while the other side doesn’t know which bathroom to use,” says the meme showing red and blue states battling it out.

March 18 2019 3:48 PM
Corey Booker transgender ban
News
Cory Booker Pledges to Reverse Trump's Trans Ban If Elected

The presidential hopeful told Iowa voters he will undo many of Trump’s policies if elected president.

March 18 2019 11:58 AM
Martina tennis
Commentary
Martina Navratilova Is Breaking My Heart

Civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio responds to recent anti-trans comments made by tennis star Martina Navratilova.  

March 15 2019 4:12 PM
Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs
News
Vermont Will Become 8th State to Green-Light Gender-Neutral IDs

Republican Gov. Phil Scott added that the new ID policy “is consistent with our Vermont values of inclusion and acceptance.”

March 14 2019 8:12 PM
Alexandra Billings
Transgender
USC Launches Alexandra Billings Scholarship for LGBTQ Drama Students

The scholarship, named after the transgender actress and professor, will financially assist applicants to USC's School of Dramatic Arts.

March 14 2019 5:15 PM
sean
Theater
Trans Choreographer Sean Dorsey Brings His Groundbreaking Show to S.F.

The trans-inclusive dance company Sean Dorsey Dance celebrates 15 years by bringing its revolutionary show Boys in Trouble to the Bay Area. 

March 14 2019 1:13 PM
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