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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.

Why putting free period products in men's bathrooms is good for everyone

One in three low-wage women will miss work, school, and other events due to period poverty — and trans men experience it, too.

Can trans rights survive in a Republican-controlled Congress?

Here’s what trans people should know about how a new Congress, and the first days of Trump’s presidency, could shape their lives.

Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives

The announcement was tucked away in the Congressional Record.

Transgender youth are terrified of Donald Trump — but they're not losing hope (exclusive)

Ahead of the inauguration, The Advocate asked young trans people about the biggest challenges facing them – and what the rest of us can do to help.

How these trans youth found hope on the Out100 red carpet

Two young changemakers spoke with the celebs, activists, and politicians honored at the recent Out100 event. Here's what they had to say about their experiences.

Here are the victories for transgender people's rights in 2024

2024 was a historically difficult year for transgender people, but there were some major victories. Erin Reed lists the biggest ones here.

Meta is now a fake news free-for-all after company shuts down anti-misinformation technology

The tech giant has rolled back many content moderation policies.

House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports

Over 400 human rights organizations had asked the Republican-controlled chamber to reject the bill, which "does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics."

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Sarah McBride’s introduces her first bill in Congress, which targets predatory credit repair companies

The transgender lawmaker is out with her first bill to help financially vulnerable Americans.

Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs

Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."

History-making Sarah McBride sworn in as first out transgender member of Congress

The Delaware Democrat calls moment ‘awe-inspiring’ and vows to fight for all Americans.

Indiana Republicans target transgender people in one of new year’s first anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.

Transgender youth endangered as anti-trans defense budget is signed into law by Biden

The newly signed bill bars the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for minors.

Jasmine Crockett’s office condemns Nancy Mace ‘threatening physical violence’ during House hearing

Mace, an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican South Carolina congresswoman, invited Crockett, a Texas Democrat, to “take it outside” when the latter pointed to the GOP lawmaker’s constant attacks on transgender people.

GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies

Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.

Mark Zuckerberg’s new Meta policies okay using dehumanizing slurs toward LGBTQ+ people

Instagram, Facebook, and Threads are now unsafe for many users, advocates say.

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Sarah McBride is 'mystified' that Republicans are making trans people a 'priority'

"It defies understanding, except for the fact that it's a pretty obvious part of a politics of misdirection and distraction," McBride said of Republicans' proposed federal anti-trans legislation.

Republicans release top bill priorities in rules package. The No. 1 priority? Trans people

The rules package released by Speaker Johnson shows that transgender people are likely to be a top priority for Republicans in 2025.