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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.

Rowling
Media
JK Rowling Misgenders Woman, References TERFs in Accidental Tweet

The Harry Potter author admitted she accidentally copied a message into what was supposed to be an innocuous tweet.

May 30 2020 5:26 PM
Tony McDade
Crime
Black Trans Man Tony McDade Killed by Police in Florida

Police say McDade had fatally stabbed another man and pointed a gun at the officer — but activists are calling his death an example of police violence.

May 29 2020 2:48 PM
The Miss International Queen 2020 contest
Transgender
Stunning Trans Women Compete at Thailand's Miss International Queen
The Miss International Queen contest aims to elevate the freedom and equality of transgender women in Thailand.
May 29 2020 2:27 PM
Terry Miller and Andraya Yearwood
Transgender
Betsy Devos's Education Dept. Threatens Funding for Pro-Trans Schools

The department says transgender girls shouldn't be allowed to compete with cisgender girls and threatens federal funding for some Connecticut locales.

May 28 2020 4:57 PM
Andrea Jenkins
Politics
Trans Official Andrea Jenkins Sings 'Amazing Grace' for George Floyd

The vice president of the Minneapolis City Council brought music, mourning, and a pledge to a press conference for the slain Black man.

May 28 2020 4:00 PM
zaya wade
Exclusives
Zaya Wade's Visibility is Building a Better Future For LGBTQ+ Youth

The daughter of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union also made our "Women of the Year" list. 

May 27 2020 5:01 AM
mj rodriguez
Exclusives
MJ Rodriguez Has Only Just Begun

The groundbreaking trans actress and activist made our "Women of the Year" list. 

May 27 2020 5:00 AM
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