Advocates cry foul after YouTube quietly removes ‘gender identity’ from hate speech policy
The change happened after Donald Trump’s inauguration.
April 03 2025 5:30 PM
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Transgender
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.
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.
April 03 2025 12:35 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
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
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
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.
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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.
April 03 2025 5:07 PM
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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
April 03 2025 3:48 PM
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
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
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