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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.

Texas House
Transgender
Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Dead as Texas House Adjourns

Passed by the Senate, the bill wasn't even considered by the House, and now the special session is over.

August 15 2017 8:49 PM
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Watch Clip from Documentary about Late-Transitioning, Religious Army Vet Transwoman
Transgender
A Late-Transitioning Trans Woman Looks Back at Her Childhood

Rhonda discusses her identity as a trans woman, an army vet, and a person of faith in this clip from the "Outspoken" documentary series.

August 14 2017 1:27 PM
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Trudeau
Commentary
Neither the U.S. nor Canada Are Edens for Trans People

Many look to the embrace of trans rights by Justin Trudeau as evidence of equality, but the truth is murkier.

August 14 2017 10:32 AM
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Navy Secretary Richard Spencer
Military
Navy Secretary Pushes Back Against Military Ban

"Any patriot that wants to serve and meets all the requirements should be able to serve in our military," Richard V. Spencer said Thursday.

August 11 2017 2:50 PM
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This Trans Republican Thinks Trump's Military Ban Could Lead to Positive Change
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This Trans Republican Thinks Trump's Military Ban Could Lead to Positive Change

Jennifer Williams, the first out trans delegate at the Republican National Convention, sees a silver lining in the president's ban on transgender military service.

August 11 2017 2:04 PM
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When Your Identity is Contradiction
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When Your Identity is a Contradiction

Can you be both a proud trans woman and gender nonbinary at the same time? 

August 11 2017 10:29 AM
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Trump news conference
Military
Trump: Trans Ban Is 'Great Favor' to Military

That was among Trump's many questionable statements at today's news conference, but sources say the ban is on hold due to tensions with North Korea.

August 10 2017 10:25 PM
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