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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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Politics
Anti-Trans Ads Against Biden Incite Fury

The ads make misleading claims about gender-confirmation procedures and say trans athletes will destroy girls' sports.

September 03 2020 10:12 PM
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Crime
Marine Who Killed Trans Woman to Be Released After Serving Six Years

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton used a trans panic defense after he murdered Jennifer Laude in 2014. 

September 03 2020 1:57 PM
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Health
Second Judge Blocks Effort to End LGBTQ+ Health Care Protections

A federal judge in D.C. blocks a Trump administration rule allowing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in health care.

September 02 2020 9:59 PM
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‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Casts Its First-Ever Trans and Nonbinary Roles

Nonbinary actor Blu del Barrio and transgender actor Ian Alexander will be beaming up on October 15. 

September 02 2020 5:28 PM
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Crime
Two Men Charged With Hate Crimes in Attack on L.A. Trans Women

The women were assaulted, robbed, and subjected to anti-transgender insults.

September 02 2020 3:54 PM
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Transgender
Jacob Blake's Transgender Cousin Responds to Anti-LGBTQ+ Threats

Elliot Chafetz's nonviolent message after his relative's shooting by police was met with threats and bigotry.

September 01 2020 4:44 PM
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Transgender
Chaz Bono Speaks About J.K. Rowling's Transphobia for the First Time

“When the person who writes your favorite series of books about oppressed people decides to start oppressing you, it’s very strange. It doesn’t make any sense.” 

September 01 2020 2:55 PM
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