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.
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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.
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.
April 02 2025 11:00 AM
Meet the transgender Army lieutenant who is challenging Donald Trump's military ban
Nicolas Talbott has spent more than a decade preparing to be the best soldier he could be. He's now one of several trans military service members who are suing the Trump administration.
March 31 2025 4:10 PM
Meet Raquel Willis, the transgender activist who's one of TIME's Women of the Year
"This honor was validating for my career and for my passion, but not for my womanhood," Willis tells The Advocate.
March 31 2025 3:00 PM
In Memphis, Kayla Gore is building homes — and a future — for Black trans people
My Sistah's House provides housing for Black and brown trans and nonbinary people in Tennessee. Here's how it started and where its founder, Kayla Gore, wants to take it.
March 31 2025 6:00 AM
Sundance shines light on real-life LGBTQ+ stories
These four amazing new LGBTQ+ docs educate, inspire, and remind us why we fight for queer rights.
March 28 2025 9:30 AM
Advocates cry foul after YouTube quietly removes ‘gender identity’ from hate speech policy
The change happened after Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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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.
April 02 2025 5:23 PM
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.
April 02 2025 7:00 AM
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.
April 01 2025 3:18 PM
What you need to know about Donald Trump's attempt to ban transgender people from the military
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
March 31 2025 2:03 PM
Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban
Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.
March 28 2025 12:48 PM
DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban
The Trump Justice Department is asking for an emergency stay to allow it to ban transgender people from the military.
March 27 2025 3:05 PM
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.
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‘You picked the wrong one’: Texas transgender teacher resigns after Libs of TikTok prompts far-right harassment campaign
Rosie Sandri was bullied out of a job. She plans to fight back.
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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.
April 02 2025 2:04 PM
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.
April 01 2025 4:04 PM
National Park Rangers rebel against queer erasure on Trans Day of Visibility
Over 1,000 off-duty, fired, and retired National Park Service employees launched a new initiative to preserve transgender people in history.
April 01 2025 1:23 PM
Democrats introduce bill to expand gender-affirming care access to mark Trans Day of Visibility
The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.
March 31 2025 3:31 PM
This trans chaplain reminds us that visibility is more than presence. It’s power.
Rev. Caroline Morrison reveals the profound intertwining of duty, faith, and self-acceptance.
March 31 2025 12:00 PM