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REPLAY: The Advocate hosts virtual roundtable with trans youth and author Nico Lang

The discussion was streamed live on Advocate.com on October 23 at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Read Susan Stryker's foreword to Nico Lang's book on trans youth, American Teenager (exclusive)

"Lang offers space for [trans youth] to tell their own stories while proĀ­viding helpful context for the audience. The stories Langā€™s subjects tell are heartbreaking, sweet, infuriating, and inspiring in equal measure," writes trans studies scholar Susan Stryker in the foreword to Nico Lang's book American Teenager.

U.S.-Israeli Teen Convicted for Anti-Semitic Bomb Threats

The incidents mostly occurred during the 2016 presidential race, when Donald Trump was sending out anti-Semitic dog whistles.Ā 

WATCH: Meet the Gay Teen Already Changing the World

Jack Andraka developed a revolutionary new way to test for pancreatic and ovarian cancer -- when he was just 14.

Good Golly, Miss Molly

Molly Ringwald discusses her new ABC Family series, her daughter's gay godfather, her obsession with eBay, and why Andie could never have ended up with Duckie

What's in the Jena 6 Case for Us?

Standing up for the Jena 6, the six African-American high-school students in Louisiana who have been racially discriminated against by white authorities, is important for anyone who's suffered prejudice, including LGBT people

Nikki Haley Falsely Connects Trans Athletes to Girlsā€™ Suicide - Yet Again

The former governor made up false assertions about transgender girl athletes negatively affecting the mental health of cisgender teen girls at a CNN town hall event.

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The Fatal Connection Between Hate Speech and LGBT Gun Suicides

The convergence of intolerance and lax gun control leads to devastating consequences.

13 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in September

Here are the shows and films for your queer viewing pleasure.

Time to Resign, Sarah Huckabee Sanders

The White House press secretary -- who now hides from the press -- defended a mob of MAGA hat-wearing teenagers trying to intimidate a Native American man.

Chaz Bono Lands Dream Role in Musical

"It is never too late to do what you want to do," says the iconic trans actor.

Building Bridges in the Wake of Prop. 8

In the wake of finger-pointing following California's passing of Prop. 8, television writer and producer Tajamika Paxton suggests the time has come to build a bridge between the LGBT and African-American communities -- to engage in discussion rather than looking for somewhere to place blame.

Transgender Teens Suffer High Rates of Depression, New Study Shows

A new study shows transgender teens suffer at disproportionately higher rates than their cis counterparts, but hormone therapy helps.

Tangerine's Trans Stars Make History With Spirit Award Nods

Heating up the Oscars race, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor were both nominated forĀ Film Independent's Spirit Awards.