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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.

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Business
Anti-LGBTQ Group Takes Credit (Wrongly) for Target Stock Decline

The American Family Association claims its boycott of Target is working, but investment experts cite other reasons for the retailer's market performance.

December 17 2018 5:36 PM
9 Photos Examine the Lives of Sex Workers Around the World
Transgender
9 Photos Fighting Violence Against Trans Sex Workers
On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, appreciate the groundbreaking book, Transgender Sex Work and Society.
December 17 2018 4:17 PM
Mick Mulvaney
Politics
Trump's New Chief of Staff Will Be White House's Biggest Homophobe Yet

As a House member, Mick Mulvaney received a zero in every term on the Human Rights Campaign’s Congressional Scorecard.

December 17 2018 3:51 PM
Angela Ponce
Transgender
Spain's Angela Ponce Is Miss Universe's First Transgender Contestant

Ponce beat out 22 women to land the title of Miss Spain and to become the first trans competitor in the pageant formerly owned by Donald Trump.  

December 16 2018 7:56 PM
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Plus
Meet the Trans Sex Workers Who Won Grants To Prevent HIV
December 13 2018 1:08 PM
Ann Thomas
Commentary
In Defense of 'Girl,' the Trans Film Called 'Trauma Porn' by Critics

Ann Thomas, the founder of Transgender Talent, wants the world to see a movie that some have called offensive.

December 13 2018 10:43 AM
kendra mattel
Crime
Trans Woman's Accused Killer Is a Minister

Keanna Mattel's accused killer, Albert Weathers, is pastor of a Detroit church — prosecutors believe transphobia was his motive.

December 12 2018 2:22 PM
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