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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.

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.

Fox News covers transgender issues almost twice as much as other major networks

To conservatives who are tired of hearing about trans people: The call is coming from inside the house.

Texas Republican bill would make simply being transgender a felony

If you’re trans and out in the state, you could be jailed for filling out paperwork under this proposal.

Federal officials force transgender women into men’s prisons despite judge’s ruling against Trump’s order

It’s cruel and unusual punishment, advocates and at least one federal judge have said.

Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover

A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

BREAKING: 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.

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

How to embrace your true identity: Auntie's tips on disclosure

Auntie's advice and guide to disclosing your true self

Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax

"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.

Supreme Court to decide whether states can protect LGBTQ+ youth from conversion therapy

The practice has been widely condemned as harmful and ineffective.

What is woke and what does it really mean?

"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has now been used by the right against them and other groups.

National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

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.

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.

Trump’s anti-trans agenda takes center stage at planned 'Detrans Awareness Day' events

Republicans rally in D.C. to amplify anti-trans voices and push gender-affirming care bans.

LGBTQ+ advocates warn DNC against softening position on trans rights

It is not the time to throw any marginalized people overboard, the groups say.

Trump officials kill federal research on safer period products over mention of transgender men

The study is meant to improve health during menstruation.

Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

The measure, opposed by transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, failed with a vote of 44 to 55.