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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.

China
Transgender
Trans People in China Risking Their Lives With Self-Surgery

A new Amnesty International report highlights the dangers of discrimination in the world's most populous nation.

May 13 2019 8:59 PM
Photo of Drew Adams courtesy of Lambda Legal
Commentary
A Mom Makes Her Case for the Equality Act

LGBTQ rights is personal for Erica Adams Kasper, but she says everyone should support fairness.

May 12 2019 5:23 AM
John Simone Chrysis
Photography
14 Photos Celebrate the Legendary International Chrysis by John Simone
Nightlife photographer and documentarian John Simone will be presenting his photo-video International Chrysis and Queens of New York along side of the 1993 documetary Split: From William to Chrysis at the IFC Center in New York City on May 13.
May 11 2019 5:00 AM
Wyatt Thomas
Transgender
Dad Persuades Indiana HS to Not Deadname His Trans Teen at Graduation

Administrators at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne have agreed to call trans teen Wyatt by his preferred name. 

May 10 2019 3:05 PM
Dear Chelsea Manning
News
Chelsea Manning Released But May Head Back To Jail

A court held the trans whistleblower in contempt two months ago for refusing to testify about WikiLeaks.

May 10 2019 8:51 AM
Amiyah Scott Talks About Growing Up In The Ballroom Scene
Transgender
Star's Amiyah Scott on Growing Up in the Ballroom Scene

Check out this conversation on identity, New Orleans, and surviving trauma on this week's LGBTQ&A podcast.

May 09 2019 5:02 PM
SUE PASCOE
World
Conservative UK Trans Candidate Running for Seat on EU Parliament

Sue Pascoe's election happens just months before Brexit is planned to go into effect.

May 09 2019 10:53 AM
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