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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.

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Bari Weiss’s CBS newsroom reportedly clashed over how to cover transgender people

vintage photo exhibit RENEGADES San Francisco the 1990s original photography by CHLOE SHERMAN

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19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture

Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.

Opinion

From Riley Gaines to OU, conservatives are making their failures everyone else's problem

Opinion: Never before have people become so famous for coming in fifth place or failing a homework assignment.

Teen boy with rainbow infinity autism pin

Health

Is there a link between autism and being transgender? Here's what the science says

While transgender people are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, there is no proven causation between the two.

Politics

This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

World

10 people sentenced for claiming France’s first lady Brigitte Macron is transgender

Ten people were found guilty in France on Monday of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron.

Politics

Trump administration bans abortions through Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. military veterans can no longer receive abortions through the federal government’s health care system.

Politics

RFK Jr.'s HHS investigates Seattle Children's Hospital over youth gender-affirming care

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

Politics

Transgender NSA employee files discrimination lawsuit against Trump administration

A lawsuit from a transgender NSA employee accuses the Trump administration of violating her civil rights.

Exclusives

Chest binder vendors respond to 'absurd' FDA warning letter: 'Clearly discrimination'

The FDA warned companies selling chest binders to register their products as medical devices. Here's how they're responding.

Politics

Massachusetts removes rule requiring foster parents to support LGBTQ+ youth

Massachusetts has removed state rules requiring that foster parents not discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth.

Politics

Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders

Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.

Politics

Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans

Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.

Politics

Petition calling on Kennedy Center donors to suspend funding nears 100,000 signatures

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Transgender

Bari Weiss’s CBS newsroom reportedly clashed over how to cover transgender people

19 photos from 1990s San Francisco show the roots of butch and femme culture

Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.

From Riley Gaines to OU, conservatives are making their failures everyone else's problem

Opinion: Never before have people become so famous for coming in fifth place or failing a homework assignment.

Is there a link between autism and being transgender? Here's what the science says

While transgender people are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, there is no proven causation between the two.

This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican congressman from California dies suddenly

California U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term Republican who opposed marriage equality and trans rights, is dead at 65.

10 people sentenced for claiming France’s first lady Brigitte Macron is transgender

Ten people were found guilty in France on Monday of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron.

Trump administration bans abortions through Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. military veterans can no longer receive abortions through the federal government’s health care system.

RFK Jr.'s HHS investigates Seattle Children's Hospital over youth gender-affirming care

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

Transgender NSA employee files discrimination lawsuit against Trump administration

A lawsuit from a transgender NSA employee accuses the Trump administration of violating her civil rights.

Chest binder vendors respond to 'absurd' FDA warning letter: 'Clearly discrimination'

The FDA warned companies selling chest binders to register their products as medical devices. Here's how they're responding.

Massachusetts removes rule requiring foster parents to support LGBTQ+ youth

Massachusetts has removed state rules requiring that foster parents not discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth.

Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders

Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.

Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans

Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.

House passes bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth

A bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth has passed the U.S. House with the help of four Democrats.

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Transgender

Chloe Sherman's RENEGADES San Francisco: the 1990s showcases the unique history of queer women.

Opinion: Never before have people become so famous for coming in fifth place or failing a homework assignment.

While transgender people are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, there is no proven causation between the two.

A Maine school district has amped up security after receiving threatening comments over its transgender-inclusive policies.

California U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term Republican who opposed marriage equality and trans rights, is dead at 65.

Ten people were found guilty in France on Monday of cyberbullying first lady Brigitte Macron.

U.S. military veterans can no longer receive abortions through the federal government’s health care system.

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

A lawsuit from a transgender NSA employee accuses the Trump administration of violating her civil rights.

The FDA warned companies selling chest binders to register their products as medical devices. Here's how they're responding.

Massachusetts has removed state rules requiring that foster parents not discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth.

Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.

Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.

A bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth has passed the U.S. House with the help of four Democrats.