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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.

GOP senator claims ‘entire men’s teams’ are transitioning. There’s no evidence of that because it’s not true

Sen. Tommy Tuberville's office did not return The Advocate's request about evidence supporting these claims.

Kentucky Army Reserve officer stands by viral Trans Day of Visibility video despite right-wing backlash

Capt. Christina Winters told The Advocate that risking her career to stand up for what is right, in the face of the current administration’s attack on transgender people, is worth it.

Iowa State students hold 'funeral' for LGBTQ+ center shut down by anti-DEI bill

A crowd of around 50 people donned in black gathered Wednesday to mourn the loss of the Center.

Charges dropped against trans advocate falsely accused of assault by Nancy Mace for giving her a firm handshake

The Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney for D.C. dropped the case without explanation.

Appeals court denies Trump DOJ’s request to halt injunction on trans military ban — for now

Two federal appeals courts are considering whether to allow the ban to proceed until the case is resolved.

Queer celebs advocate for trans equality: ​'Administrations are four years. We are forever.'

These queer stars are reminding everyone in the LGBTQ+ community to stay strong and resilient.

University of Cincinnati removes 'biological' bathroom signs, wasting $16K

Maintenance staff had to put up then take down 117 signs across campus, bringing the total cost of labor and materials to $16,000.

Trump uses child abuse proclamation to attack transgender people

The president recently complained that "everything is transgender." He's the one targeting a marginalized community.

Senate Republicans are trying to tie Democrat Jon Ossoff to anti-trans smear

The GOP are recycling the playbook Donald Trump used to attack Kamala Harris on culture war issues.

Trump signed away my identity, but forgot biology doesn't follow orders

Opinion: As Trump and his ilk continue to use biology to defend "two sexes," a writer reminds us of gender diversity existing in nature.

Outrage follows after Texas gay campground doubles-down on banning transgender men from property

The venue unleashed a firestorm of criticism after posting the anti-trans statement online on Trans Day of Visibility.

Your Lovable Trans Auntie asks, "Where do we go from here?"

Trans Day of Visibility 2025 felt like a heartfelt wave of connection. But keeping the flow moving is equally essential for lasting change.

Transgender Army officer Erica Vandal was born into military service. Now, she's suing Trump to stay in

In her legacy family, there was never a question whether she would serve in the military.

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

From Afghanistan to Malaysia, these are the 61 countries that still criminalize homosexuality

Today, over five dozen countries still have laws making same-sex sexual relations illegal. Many of these laws stem from colonial rule.

Trump orders NIH to study gender transition ‘regret.’ Here's what we already know about it

Trump wants to study transgender people's "regret," but people are more likely to regret having children than gender-affirming surgery.

Hormones and surgery improve transgender men's quality of life: study

A new study proves gender-affirming care directly improves quality of life among transgender men.

Advocates cry foul after YouTube quietly removes ‘gender identity’ from hate speech policy

The change happened after Donald Trump’s inauguration.

This trans Air Force recruit wants to jump out of planes to save others. He's suing Trump to serve

Clayton McCallister is one of the trans people challenging Donald Trump's transgender military ban.