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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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Commentary
Why We Created International Pronouns Day

It's more than PC culture or "identity politics" — the new "holiday" will help transgender people feel more confident and empowered.

5:03 AM
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Daniela Vega and Jen Richards
television
Trans Actresses Daniela Vega & Jen Richards Join 'Tales of the City'

Netflix's reboot of Armistead Maupin's beloved LGBTQ story also includes original cast members Laura Linney and Olympia Dukakis. 

October 16 2018 3:26 PM
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Indya Moore
Election
Pose's Indya Moore: Next Month We Can Fix Society

For too long, the most privileged decided the fate of the least. We can correct this by electing women and minorities, the trans actress says.

October 15 2018 4:03 AM
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Assault victim Vivian Diego
Crime
L.A. Trans Woman's Attacker Gets Probation, Five Years After Crime

Nicol Shakhnazaryan is the second to be sentenced in the 2013 attack on Vivian Diego.

October 13 2018 7:15 AM
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Barriers For Transgender Voters Ahead Of The 2018 Midterm Elections
October 12 2018 4:58 PM
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Scott Kizner
Transgender
Trans Student Isolated During Shooter Drill Receives Apology

In forcing the student to sit alone and unprotected, the school staff did not live up to expectations, superintendent Scott Kizner said.

October 12 2018 3:29 PM
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Transgender
Play Video
Transgender Bodybuilder Shares Home Life in 'Transformer' Film

After being outed and banned from competition, trans bodybuilder Janae Kroczaleski tries to find her place. Watch a clip from Transformer below.

October 12 2018 11:56 AM
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