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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.

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Legalizing Sex Work Looms Large At Global HIV Conference
July 21 2018 12:52 PM
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Backlash Erupts Over Misgendering Trans Woman Murdered in Florida
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Fourth Trans Woman Murdered in Florida

The murder in Orlando became yet another case of media and law enforcement misgendering a victim.

July 20 2018 6:24 PM
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CVS Fires Pharmacist Who Refused to Refill Trans Woman's Hormones

An Arizona employee refused to listen to doctors who issued the prescription.

July 20 2018 5:33 PM
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Chaz’s Second Act
People
Chaz Bono's Second Act

Finally comfortable in his own skin, Chaz Bono is showing off his acting muscles.

July 20 2018 4:03 AM
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Vegan Group Says "Chemical Pollutants" Make People Gay and Trans
Environment
Vegan Group Says "Chemical Pollutants" Make People Gay and Trans

Other vegans are denouncing the remarks.

July 19 2018 3:19 PM
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Military
Federal Appeals Court Keeps Trans Military Ban Blocked

The Ninth Circuit upheld an injunction against the ban, but will the Trump administration ask the Supreme Court to weigh in?

July 18 2018 9:29 PM
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Parents Won't Claim Trans Man's Body, So Friends Raise Funeral Funds

A 22-year-old trans student at San Francisco City College died by suicide earlier this month and friends stepped in where his parents who disowned him wouldn't.  

July 18 2018 3:19 PM
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