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For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday

The National Trans Visibility March will highlight the need for illumination, education, and advocacy for transgender people.

A mom's Mother's Day tribute to learn and grow alongside her transgender child

A mother's reflection on the transformative journey of challenges, acceptance, joys, and advocacy of raising a transgender child.

I'm Demanding Justice at Saturday's Trans Visibility March

Kiara St. James of New York Transgender Advocacy Group on why we must take to the streets for TNGC rights.

Op-ed: What Not To Do, When Calling Yourself a Trans Ally

Jeff Krehely, the chief foundation officer of the Human Rights Campaign, discusses the importance of transgender advocacy, in light of the recent controversy surrounding Janet Mock and Piers Morgan.

Two major national transgender rights organizations announce merger

The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund will merge to form a new organiation.

Megyn Kelly loses it over Taylor Swift’s Harris-Walz endorsement praising LGBTQ+ support: ‘F you!’

The right-wing comentator had a meltdown on her podcast after the pop icon endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

Kenyan Trans Woman Wins Landmark Victory

Audrey Mbugua's high-profile lawsuits have not only won her the right to change her school records: They've drawn national attention to the push for transgender equality.

Kyrgyzstan Police Complicit in Violent Attack, Say LGBT Demonstrators

Police were no help when anti-LGBT nationalists attacked an LGBT group on International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia in Kyrgyzstan's capital city.

The Film 'Learn With Love' Spotlights Young Trans People, Loved Ones

The documentary tells the stories of three young trans people and their supportive families and friends, depicting the power of learning and understanding.

In Response to 'Mixed Messages'

We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, wish to respond to the article "Mixed Messages" in the April 8, 2008, issue of The Advocate.

Vermont Orders Insurers to Cover Gender Reassignment

It joins three other states and D.C. in having such a mandate.

Transgender rights are under attack not just in the U.S., but around the world: study

While recognition of gender identity has increased significantly in the past two decades, so has the criminalization of transgender people, a new study shows.

Rachel Levine receives honorary degree from Rutgers

The trailblazing trans doctor and advocate recieved an honorary science doctorate from Rutgers.

A Trans Military Ban Will Not Erase Me

As the president's ban takes effect, an openly trans service member shares his thoughts on being one of the few trans people still serving. 

Black Trans Woman Hayden Davis Fatally Shot in Detroit

Davis was found dead on a city street, her body wrapped in a blanket.