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14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

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A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

Leigh Finke, Tina Kotek, and Erick Russell

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Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed

LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.

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21 Trans Icons You Should Know on Transgender Day of Visibility

For Trans Day of Visibility, these are 21 trans icons that deserve your attention.

From left. Reps. Zooey Zephyr, Sam Mantaño, and Mauree Turner

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Trans and Nonbinary Lawmakers: Biden's Title IX Proposal Is Unacceptable

Allowing for exclusion of trans athletes in even limited cases is not OK, say 14 state legislators.

transgender lawmakers Sarah McBride Brianna Titone Zooey Zephyr

Election

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

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14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

Two trans women attacked at Minneapolis light rail station as crowd cheered

The two women had moved to Minnesota from Iowa after Minnesota became a state of refuge for transgender people.

A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

Number of LGBTQ+ Elected Officials at Record High — But Many More Needed

LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.

What a Hannah Gadsby Emmy Win Would Mean to Me

Gadsby's Emmy-nominated Nanette taught queer viewers that their stories have value, writes Leigh Finke.

Minnesota Hopes to Become Refuge for Trans Minors Seeking Health Care

The state is advancing Rep. Leigh Finke's bill to protect young trans people and their parents from out-of-state actions that would prevent or punish gender-affirming care.

21 Trans Icons You Should Know on Transgender Day of Visibility

For Trans Day of Visibility, these are 21 trans icons that deserve your attention.

Trans and Nonbinary Candidates Win in Minnesota and Montana

They represent more significant firsts for the LGBTQ+ community.

Out Candidates See Groundbreaking Wins in Connecticut, Minnesota

A Black gay man stands to become Connecticut's treasurer, while Black and transgender women had breakthroughs in Minnesota.

Minnesota Investigators Weigh Whether Killing of Transgender Woman Was a Hate Crime

Savannah Williams was shot in the head shortly after a sexual encounter with the suspect, according to authorities.

U.S. Reaches All-Time High in Out Elected Officials, and They're Ready to Fight Back

“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.

Trans and Nonbinary Lawmakers: Biden's Title IX Proposal Is Unacceptable

Allowing for exclusion of trans athletes in even limited cases is not OK, say 14 state legislators.

From Andrew Sullivan to Terry Schilling: Framing Transition as Evil

An insidious effort from both the left and right acts as if trans youth aren't the problem, their transitions are. That's still transphobic and dangerous.

Despite Trump’s election, a glimmer of hope as transgender candidates win elections nationwide

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

TCM Film Fest: Divas, Closets, and Politics

A conversation with Faye Dunaway, glimpses of a closeted era, and strangely prescient films about politics and media are among the highlights of this year's fest.

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These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.

The two women had moved to Minnesota from Iowa after Minnesota became a state of refuge for transgender people.

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

LGBTQ+ Americans are still far from equitable representation in public office, says a new report from the Victory Institute.

Gadsby's Emmy-nominated Nanette taught queer viewers that their stories have value, writes Leigh Finke.

The state is advancing Rep. Leigh Finke's bill to protect young trans people and their parents from out-of-state actions that would prevent or punish gender-affirming care.

For Trans Day of Visibility, these are 21 trans icons that deserve your attention.

They represent more significant firsts for the LGBTQ+ community.

A Black gay man stands to become Connecticut's treasurer, while Black and transgender women had breakthroughs in Minnesota.

Savannah Williams was shot in the head shortly after a sexual encounter with the suspect, according to authorities.

“Not only are more LGBTQ+ people serving in office than ever before, they are more unified, determined and diverse than ever,” says a new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute.

Allowing for exclusion of trans athletes in even limited cases is not OK, say 14 state legislators.

An insidious effort from both the left and right acts as if trans youth aren't the problem, their transitions are. That's still transphobic and dangerous.

“There is this paradox where a majority of Americans voted for Trump, who is extremely anti-trans, and yet many Americans also voted for out transgender candidates and in favor of LGBTQ rights in referendums,” A4TE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen told The Advocate.

A conversation with Faye Dunaway, glimpses of a closeted era, and strangely prescient films about politics and media are among the highlights of this year's fest.