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Pioneering trans soul singer Jackie Shane honored with historical marker in Nashville

Shane was a soul and R&B singer in the 1950s and 1960s credited with helping to pioneer the Toronto Sound.

Philadelphia's Newest Monument Honors LGBT Pioneer Barbara Gittings

Philadelphia resident Barbara Gittings helped remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders.

Discovering New York's 'Gay Bars That Are Gone'

Even before the tragedy in Orlando, New Yorker Michael Ryan knew the importance of LGBT spaces. Ryan tells us about his walking tour of fallen gay bars and clubs, which were all marked with the message "GAY BAR WAS HERE."

Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers on Normalizing Queer Christmas Movies

The out stars of the hit Netflix holiday flick chat with The Advocate about what making a gay holiday movie means to them. 

17 Women Who Changed the Course of LGBTQ+ History

For Women's History Month, we salute activists who've made LGBTQ+ history from the 1950s through the 2020s.

Almost 5,000 New Yorkers have 'X' gender markers on their IDs

The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.

U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April

The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.

Switzerland Passes Marriage Equality, Eases ID Rules for Trans Adults

Switzerland joins most of its neighbors in legalizing same-sex marriage while simplifying ID changes for trans and intersex residents.

Argentina Passes Comprehensive Transgender Rights Law

The law passed 55-0 in the Senate, and the president is expected to sign it.

New York I.D. Cards Will Soon Feature X Gender Marker Option

Changing names, sex designation, and birth certificates will also be easier due to the state's Gender Recognition Act. 

GLAAD Joins Thousands Calling on Smith College to Admit Trans Women

Trans women belong at Smith,' proclaim signs carried by students and alumni asking the college to reconsider its policy prohibiting admission of transgender women who still have a male gender marker.

Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people

While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.

Why Does the Government Need to Know Your Gender?

The National Center for Transgender Equality won a major battle by ending gender markers on Medicare cards. Why can't all government IDs drop the M and F?

Intersex People #WontBeErased, Support Their Trans Friends

Advocates for intersex people speak out against the gender binary the Trump administration is seeking to impose.

AMA Eases Gender Change Requirements

The American Medical Association follows in the steps of the World Health Organization, making it easier for transgender people to obtain accurate identification.

7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.

Thailand's New Constitution to Recognize "Third Gender"

Thailand, known worldwide for its vibrant trans culture, has still struggled to legally protect its trans citizens -- but a new constitution may be the first step towards change.

Human Rights Campaign Must Do More for People of Color, Leader Says

And so must the LGBTQ movement in general, writes Alphonso David, HRC's president.