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All the latest news, commentary, and analysis of issues that impact the transgender community. The Advocate provides up-to-date coverage from around the web about political, medical, and social developments that matter most to transgender people.

2 Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Against Trans Woman Hours Before Her Murder

The men harassed and shot Alexa Neulisa Luciano with paintballs; she was found shot dead the following day.

Oklahoma Black Trans Woman DéVonnie J’Rae Johnson Fatally Shot in Los Angeles

She is at least the 16th transgender person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

Meta Fails to Moderate Content from Anti-Trans Hate Group on Instagram, Watchdog Group Says

Despite clear violations, controversial group continues to spread false and harmful narratives unchecked on Instagram, igniting concerns over Meta’s commitment to LGBTQ+ safety, according to a new report.

Tennessee’s First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill, May Have to Use Men's Restroom

State laws create an unclear pathway for Olivia Hill’s rights concerning gender-specific facilities.

URDUMB URDUMB: Drag Queen Confronts Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric with Kylie Minogue Parody

Check out Morgan McMichaels’ satirical take on hate and resilience.

Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds

Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.

He Needs Gender-Affirming Surgery, but His State Is Fighting to Deny Coverage

A North Carolina policy that denies state employees coverage for gender-affirming care has been on hold pending appeal.

Missouri Transgender Girl Wins Homecoming Queen and the Right Loses It

Tristan Young’s crowning as homecoming queen at a Missouri high school sparks an outpouring of support and ignites a fierce battle in the war of words online.

Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative

McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.

Lauren Boebert Gives Awkward Defense of Theater Incident

Boebert cites her “overtly animated personality” as the reason for her ejection from the Beetlejuice musical.

Americans Don’t Want Politicians Focusing on Transgender Issues,  Survey Finds

Most Americans also believe that lawmakers don’t know enough about transgender issues to make policies.

California Becomes First State to Declare Transgender History Month

It will be observed in August, beginning next year.

Mausoleum for Trans Women Inaugurated in Mexico City

This is the first such institution in Mexico.

Transgender Woman Wins $125,000 After Settling Discrimination Suit with American Samoa

The transgender woman at the center of the case suffered humiliating abuse by a supervisor.

Matt Walsh Is Getting Paid for His Transphobia on YouTube Again: Report

After he was demonitized in April, the transphobic and bigoted far-right media personality is bringing in big bucks on the video platform again, according to a new report from Media Matters.

Washington University Transgender Center Stops Prescribing Medications to Minor Patients

A new Missouri law allows current patients to continue receiving care, but a provision of that statute makes prescribing those medications “untenable.”

This Transgender Harvard Law Instructor’s Front-Row Seat to Domestic Terrorism

Alejandra Caraballo has been copied on dozens of email bomb threats made across the country.

Gender-Affirming Care Access Improves Mental Health: Study

The faster a transgender patient receives access to care, the quicker their levels of suicidal ideation and gender dysphoria decreases, according to researchers.

Transgender High School Tennis Coach Rehired After Prolonged Controversy

School board members denied that transphobia was in play, but supporters of coach Sasha Yates begged to differ.

This Small Virginia Town Could Lose Its Library Over LGBTQ+ Book Brawl

Some conservative parents are claiming books with LGBTQ+ themes are essentially pornography.

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