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All the latest news, commentary, and analysis of issues that impact the transgender community. The Advocate provides up-to-date coverage from around the web about political, medical, and social developments that matter most to transgender people.
Behind the scenes, Pierce County officials shared conservative social media posts and strategized LaVonnia Moore’s removal after she displayed a book about a trans child.
The bill is on the Republican governor's desk.
Medicaid will no longer reimburse gender-affirming care prescriptions in Louisiana.
Second Lieutenant Nicolas Talbott is bracing for what's next as the deadline for trans reservists to resign passes.
James Lantz tells The Advocate about his arrest for gluing his hand to a Capitol railing while protesting trans youth suicides.
The Justice Department said that its investigations center on allegations of health care fraud and false statements related to gender-affirming medical care.
“What young people want is to talk about decision-making and relationships. They want to know how to take care of themselves,” one expert said. “We can trust young people with information. But only if we treat them with respect.”
“[Transgender lives have] been made a political and ideological issue,” Dr. Rachel Levine told The Advocate.
James Lantz glued his hand to a railing inside the Vermont Senate after lawmakers refused to meet with him about trans youth suicides.
A sharp drop in grants leaves queer and trans groups struggling to fight unprecedented legislative attacks.
Israel targeted the notorious Evin Prison in Tehran on June 23.
“I wasn’t going to tell the kid no,” LaVonnia Moore said. “I was just happy the kid was reading, happy they were engaging in their library.”
Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
In a political climate designed to target transgender people’s identities, these two women aren't backing down while defending their community's rights.
As the U.S. government tries to push trans and nonbinary people out of society, one travel company is embracing guests of all identities and sizes.
With trans rights under siege, a new PAC is stepping up to support lawmakers who refuse to back down.
The decision is expected by next summer.
Researchers found that when tragedy unfolds, some seek to falsely blame transgender people.
In a time of rising anti-trans sentiment in Republican states, Democratic-led Delaware responds with progressive policies and inclusive representation.
About 15 percent of LGBTQ+ adults received SNAP benefits in the past year.
