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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.

Victoria Sampaio
Transgender
Valentina Sampaio Is First Trans Model in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

The Brazilian beauty made transgender history.

9 min 25 sec ago
Transparent
television
Why 'Transparent' Deserves Not Just an Emmy, But a 'Nobel Prize'

Joey Soloway, Faith Soloway, Alexandra Billings, and Shakina Nayfack discuss the resilient end of the groundbreaking transgender production.

7:00 AM
Halle Berry
People
Halle Berry Apologizes for Considering Trans Role, Vows to Be an Ally

The groundbreaking Oscar winner said she will do more to learn and educate herself about the trans community. 

July 07 2020 2:19 PM
bolivia
Transgender
Meet Bolivia’s First Transgender News Anchor, Leonie Dorado

The trailblazing journalist has vowed to use her platform to educate Bolivians about LGBTQ+ issues. 

July 07 2020 2:15 PM
Brayla Stone and Trevone Miller
Crime
Suspect Arrested in Death of Arkansas Trans Teen Brayla Stone

Trevone Miller, 18, is charged with capital murder, which carries a sentence of either the death penalty or life in prison without parole.

July 06 2020 6:16 PM
Dawn Manson
Transgender
Missing Trans Woman Dawn Manson Is Found in Pennsylvania

Manson's family had last heard from her Thursday, when she said she was depressed over a troubled relationship.

July 06 2020 4:20 PM Updated
Shakie Peters and Bree Black
Crime
Three More Trans Americans Killed; Another Hospitalized for Injuries

Two of the deaths have been ruled homicides, while there is uncertainty around the third. And a California trans man is being treated for severe injuries from an assault.

July 05 2020 7:59 PM Updated
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