Federal judge will hear last-minute Trump admin request to undo block on trans military ban
The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
March 21 2025 10:42 AM
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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.
Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, slams 'cartoonishly evil' Trump team
Vivian Wilson wants everyone to know Elon Musk's further shift to the right is "not because of me."
March 20 2025 1:39 PM
Federal judge blocks Trump's transgender military ban
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”
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March 18 2025 6:45 PM
Transgender woman terrorized after South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace mocks her online
"I currently have people who wish to kill me for the sole reason of being trans,” 23-year-old Sabre told The Advocate.
March 18 2025 4:29 PM
Trump's VA rescinds policy treating transgender vets with dignity (exclusive)
The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.
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March 14 2025 4:18 PM
Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month
While a federal judge considers blocking the policy altogether, the Pentagon is moving forward.
March 13 2025 5:53 PM
Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'
A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.
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WorldPride organizers urge global unity amid calls to boycott U.S. LGBTQ+ celebration
"I want you to know that we are working tirelessly with agencies and advocates to ensure that you are able to safely and securely travel to and from the U.S.,” Capital Pride executive director Ryan Bos said
March 20 2025 6:35 PM
Trump's DOD censored the Enola Gay. Here's 11 things his moronic DEI purge could also remove
Just what is next after censoring the Enola Gay? We have some predictions equally ridiculous to real life.
March 20 2025 9:49 AM
Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban
"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.
March 19 2025 2:29 PM
He voted for Trump. Now he’s worried his trans son will lose gender-affirming care
A Trump voter is worried that his trans son will lose gender-affirming care access.
March 17 2025 12:28 PM
Donald Trump, who has been on a mission to strip transgender people of all dignity, complains ‘everything is transgender’
He made the bizarre remarks in front of the Irish prime minister.
March 13 2025 8:35 PM
Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride calls out 'weird' obsession by Republicans in whose minds 'I appear to live rent-free'
Conservatives are obsessed with her gender identity. She is focused on helping Americans.
March 13 2025 4:42 PM
Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding
Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.
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Fireworks in D.C. courtroom as judge hears DOJ request to undo block on trans military ban
"There’s nothing in the record right now that tells me how many complaints there have been with respect to unit cohesion or military readiness with respect to gender dysphoria,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department attorney.
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March 21 2025 3:04 PM
Behind the scenes at Dylan Mulvaney's Advocate cover shoot
The latest issue of The Advocate celebrates trans joy and resilience.
March 20 2025 4:14 PM
Texas is quietly collecting data on trans people who legally updated their gender
Texas has been documenting every request from trans people seeking to update their gender.
March 19 2025 4:44 PM
GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts
A bill in Arkansas would allow lawsuits against people who use trans kids' preferred names or give them gender nonconforming haircuts.
March 19 2025 12:24 PM
Transgender vets deserve access to gender-affirming care, Veterans Affairs providers say (exclusive)
The U.S. government is turning its back on those who served, retired Army Staff Sgt. Alleria Stanley told The Advocate.
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March 18 2025 6:29 PM
Trump administration announces end to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans
The announcement comes days after the VA denied it was rolling back policies for trans people’s dignity.
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March 17 2025 11:29 AM