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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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Donal Logue
Transgender
'Gotham' Star Donal Logue Pleas for Safe Return of Missing Trans Daughter

Logue's 16-year-old daughter has been missing since Monday. 

July 02 2017 11:46 PM
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Mattis and Trump
Military
Enlistment of Trans Troops Delayed for Six Months

Secretary of Defense James Mattis says the delay will allow more time to study how transgender troops will affect military readiness.

June 30 2017 10:22 PM Updated
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Donald Trump
Politics
Trump's Appointment to Gender Equality Office Has Hateful Anti-Trans Record

Bethany Kozma spearheaded a campaign to oppose Obama's protections for trans students. 

June 30 2017 4:06 PM
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Gavin Grimm
Pride
Justice Department Honors Gavin Grimm Despite Failing to Uphold His Rights

Trans student Grimm, whose court case was undermined by the withdrawal of federal guidelines on inclusivity, gets an award from the department's LGBT employee group.

June 29 2017 7:51 AM
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Ava Le'Ray Barrin
Crime
Transgender Teen Killed in Georgia; 14th Trans Murder Victim of 2017

Ava Le’Ray Barrin was fatally shot Sunday in Athens, Ga.

June 28 2017 3:40 PM
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These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017
Transgender
These Are the Trans People Killed in 2017

These women represent an epidemic very few are discussing.

June 28 2017 3:21 PM
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Conversations With Men Post Transition
Commentary
Talking With Men, Post-Transition

Part of being a trans woman is adapting to the ways men condescend and silence women. That doesn't mean guys completely control the narrative, writes Jessie Earl.

June 28 2017 11:29 AM
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