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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.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
Transgender
Texas Anti-Trans Sports Bill Goes Into Effect

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ Republican, signed the bill in October.

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Virginia capitol
Transgender
Virginia Bill Seeks to Restrict Trans Students' Restroom Access

John Avioli, a Republican member of the House of Delegates, introduced the legislation last week.

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Kristi Noem
Transgender
South Dakota Gov. Noem's National Ad Touts Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The ad, using the guise of "protecting" girls' and women's sports, has drawn condemnation from LGBTQ+ activists.

January 14 2022 4:15 PM
A photo of Duval Princess
Crime
Black Trans Woman Duval Princess Shot and Killed in Jacksonville

The 24-year-old is at least the second trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American known to have died by violence this year.

January 14 2022 11:46 AM
South Dakota protesters
Transgender
Anti-Trans Legislative Push Starts Again in 2022

At least seven states are considering anti-transgender bills after a record year for such legislation.

January 13 2022 2:35 PM
Amy Schneider playing Jeopardy!
television
For Jeopardy!'s Amy Schneider, Positive Trans Visibility Is Priceless

She's won more than $1 million, but bringing good trans representation to TV has been even more rewarding, she says.

January 12 2022 11:40 AM
Andrea Jenkins
Politics
Andrea Jenkins Is Nation's First Trans City Council President

Jenkins's colleagues in Minneapolis elected her unanimously.

January 11 2022 2:04 PM
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