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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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Standing Up to the Corporate Backers of Hate
Commentary
Standing Up to Corporate Backers of Hate

Melissa Nuñez — a trans woman who suffered in a for-profit detention center — wants to know why JPMorgan Chase is financing places like these.

May 25 2017 5:03 AM
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Chechen trans woman Leila
World
Chechen Trans Woman Tells of Attack and Escape

Leila was attacked in Moscow by a fellow Chechen who said, “When will you stop disgracing your people?”

May 24 2017 2:11 PM
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Pride
D.C.'s Vibrant Trans Community Shines at Pride

Life is not always easy for trans people in D.C., but the city's Trans Pride event highlighted friendship and hope for a better day.

May 24 2017 5:55 AM
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PrEP Studies To Focus on Trans Bodies
May 22 2017 9:30 PM
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Politics
'Discrimination Sunday': Texas Lawmakers Advance Anti-LGBT Bills

A bill allowing discrimination by adoption agencies is headed to the governor, and an anti-trans "bathroom bill" likely will soon be as well.

May 22 2017 2:33 PM
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To Be a Trans Woman of Color and Disruptor in the Trump Era
Commentary
To Be a Trans Woman of Color and Disrupter in the Trump Era

After famously calling out President Obama, Jennicet Gutiérrez is preparing for a battle royale with Trump.

May 22 2017 5:15 AM
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Kate Lynn Blatt ADA
Health
U.S. Judge Allows First Trans Person to Sue Under Disability law

Kate Lynn Blatt can move forward with a sex discrimination lawsuit against her employer under the Americans with Disabilities Act, even though it explicitly excludes transgender people from protection, according to Reuters.

May 19 2017 4:02 PM
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