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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.

Jeff Mateer
Politics
Trump Nominee: Satan Makes Trans Kids, Same-Sex Marriage 'Disgusting'

Jeff Mateer — who could be deciding on your rights — is as radical as they get.

September 20 2017 6:06 PM Updated
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Calling the Question on Trump’s Transgender Military Ban: Will We Live Up to Our Founding Principles of Liberty, Justice and Equality?
Commentary
Trump's Trans Ban Will Not Stand

Attorney Jennifer Levi, who's suing the president on behalf of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, on why she's confident Trump will lose.

September 19 2017 6:14 AM
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McCain
Military
McCain Tries to Kill Trump's Trans Military Ban

The Republican senator sticks his neck out for transgender service members, but it may not be enough to stopTrump's cruel order.

September 16 2017 3:57 PM
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These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017
Transgender
These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017

These women represent an epidemic very few are discussing.

September 15 2017 7:18 PM
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Chelsea Manning
Transgender
Trump's CIA Director Helps Boot Chelsea Manning From Harvard

Mike Pompeo loudly objected to the transgender leaker's fellowship at the Ivy League university.

September 15 2017 5:49 PM
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PRIDE
International Supermodel Teddy Quinlivan Comes Out as Transgender
September 15 2017 2:10 PM
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Munroe Bergdorf
Race
Trans Model Fired for Race Remarks Hired by Rival Brand

Munroe Bergdorf is back and teaming up with another ex-L’Oréal model as the face of another beauty brand.

September 15 2017 2:03 PM
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