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Read the latest news about transgender issues. Learn more about how transgender public figures, including Chelsea Manning, Jen Richards, Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Caitlyn Jenner, Chaz Bono, and others are shaping and pushing forward the agenda of the LGBT rights movement. 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.

Caitlyn Jenner and Log Cabin Slam Trump's Trans Military Ban

Prominent LGBT Republicans condemned the president for his discrminatory action.

2 min 19 sec ago
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Transgender Boxer Wins Fight for Acceptance in Thailand

Rose, a Muay Thai boxer, is beating the odds as a transgender woman.

32 min 59 sec ago
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Donald Trump and Mike Pence
Military
TRUMP REVERSES PROGRESS, BANS TRANS PEOPLE IN MILITARY

Trump had fooled some voters during the campaign into believing he was a friend to LGBT people. He isn't.

9:50 AM
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These Trans Texans aren’t afraid to stand up to bullies & bigots
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These Trans Texans Aren’t Afraid to Stand Up to Bullies and Bigots

Meet two women and a man who go out of their way to stand up for their community and fellow Texans.

6:54 AM
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Mike Pence
Politicians
Report: Mike Pence Lobbying Against Funding of Trans Troops' Transition Costs

One bill to ban such coverage failed, but sources say Pence is renewing the effort.

July 25 2017 10:48 PM
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Lois Kolkhorst
Transgender
Texas Senate Gives Initial OK to Restrictive Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill'

The bill needs one more approval by the Senate before it goes to the House.

July 25 2017 7:56 PM Updated
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Trans Trailblazer Aleshia Brevard is Dead at 79
Transgender
Trans Trailblazer Aleshia Brevard Dead at 79

The actress was one of the first people to have transition surgery at a time when the word "transgender" didn’t exist, but she was so much more than that.  

July 25 2017 5:54 PM
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