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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.

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Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

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Arts & Entertainment

J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights

There's nothing to forgive, Joanne, and here's why.

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Health

Hilary Cass' NHS report is rife with debunked theories and falsehoods

The recent NHS report from Dr. Hilary Cass isn't the take-down of gender-affirming care that conservatives want it to be.

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FBI responds to spate of bomb threats against Planet Fitness after right-wing transphobic campaign

Chaya Raichik, the right-wing extremist behind the account, has been targeting the gym chain over its inclusive stance on transgender members.

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University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports

"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports...you should be able to play," Staley said.

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Politics

Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.

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Arts & Entertainment

'Matrix 5' is in the works, and Lana Wachowski is back — but not as director

A fifth Matrix movie is in the works, but will not be directed by Lana or Lily Wachowski.

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News

Nonbinary job applicants using 'they/them' pronouns are less likely to get hired: report

Openly nonbinary candidates receive a lower response rate than their perceived cisgender peers, according to a new study.

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Transgender

DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."

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J.K. Rowling stoops even lower, mocks hate-crime law & dares police to arrest her

Oh, and the British Prime Minister defended her behavior.

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Politics

Raphael Warnock slams Mike Johnson as ‘opposite of Christian’ after Trans Visibility Day uproar

"This is just one more instance of folks who do not know how to lead us trying to divide us," the Georgia Democrat recently said.

Transgender

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

J.K. Rowling will 'not' forgive Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for backing trans rights

Right-wing extremists confront transgender people in Florida bathrooms

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

Joe Biden launches ‘Out for Biden-Harris’ campaign initiative to engage & woo LGBTQ+ voters (exclusive)

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace gets roasted for attacking her state’s NCAA champion Dawn Staley on transgender players

University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports

Watch: 'Creepy' conservative influencer mocked for filming in all-gender restroom at Kansas City airport

Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills

'Matrix 5' is in the works, and Lana Wachowski is back — but not as director

Nonbinary job applicants using 'they/them' pronouns are less likely to get hired: report

Not to be outdone by Trans Day of Visibility, Trump weirdly declares ‘Christian Visibility Day’

DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated

32 pics of trans folx radiating JOY while getting gender affirming haircuts

J.K. Rowling stoops even lower, mocks hate-crime law & dares police to arrest her

Raphael Warnock slams Mike Johnson as ‘opposite of Christian’ after Trans Visibility Day uproar

U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs and her trans brother on visibility and authenticity

Rachel Levine on being out in government and the ‘faux’ outrage over Trans Day of Visibility (exclusive)

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