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Transgender

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.

Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears
Crime
Trans Woman Stabbed to Death at Vigil in Portland

Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears was killed while mourning another homicide victim.

August 04 2020 6:04 PM
el salvador murder
Crime
El Salvador Police Sentenced in Country's 1st Trans Murder Conviction

The historic ruling sets a new precedent for LGBTQ+ hate crimes in the region. 

 

August 04 2020 1:39 PM
Ianne Fields Stewart
Transgender
This Activist Ensures Black Trans People Don't Go Hungry

Ianne Fields Stewart discusses her organization, The Okra Project, which brings home-cooked meals to trans folks.

August 04 2020 11:16 AM
MARTINA
Transgender
Martina Navratilova Supports Idaho's Ban on Trans Female Athletes

The lesbian tennis champ signed on to a letter to the NCAA endorsing the ban.

August 03 2020 5:22 PM
trans military
Transgender
House Passes Amendment to Reverse Trans Military Ban; Senate Is Next

Only two transgender service members have been considered for waivers, out of 197 who've been outed since Trump's policy went into effect. 

July 31 2020 3:13 PM
New York arrest
News
NYPD Arrest of Trans Protester Likened to Kidnapping, Widely Condemned

Nikki Stone was marching against police brutality when plainclothes officers grabbed her and took her away in an unmarked van.

July 29 2020 2:13 PM
Trans Lives Lost 2020
Transgender
These Are the Trans People Lost to Violence in 2020
More than 20 transgender Americans have become homicide victims this year.
July 29 2020 1:03 PM
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