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.
January 19, 2024
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On Trans Issues, The New York Times Is Dead Wrong
As with the false flags created around climate change, the extreme right is creating wedge issues about gender dysphoria that the media follows, inevitably creating a damaging environment for transgender people.
June 23, 2023
'The Advocates' Podcast: When Are Transgender Jokes Offensive?
Comedian Dana Goldberg joins Jessie and Tracy to talk about when comedy can and should be offensive on the latest The Advocates Podcast.
March 20, 2018
Lorena Borjas, Esteemed Transgender Advocate, Dies at 60
Tributes are pouring in for Borjas, who died Monday morning of COVID-19.
March 30, 2020
Meet Mr. C, China's Transgender Advocate
He's taking on big business and the courts, and making a name for himself, although he can't use his real name for fear of reprisal.
June 2, 2016
Remembering Trans Military Advocate Jess Shipps
The 31-year-old Air Force veteran is remembered for helping others through work with SPARTA and through YouTube videos.
June 24, 2015
Jennifer Finney Boylan, Transgender Author & Advocate, Elected President of PEN America
The renowned LGBTQ+ advocate and author was elected to lead the organization that’s fighting for free expression.
December 12, 2023
WATCH: Transgender Advocates Take On Ariz. Rep. Introducing 'Bathroom ID' Bill
Transgender advocates Masen Davis and Christan Williams squared off with Arizona Rep. John Kavanaugh, the author of a bill that would allow businesses to forbid transgender people from using a bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
April 13, 2013
Before his death, this conservative combat veteran filmed a PSA advocating for his transgender son
Whereas Republicans are demonizing trans kids, here’s a father’s unconditional love on display.
October 22, 2024
A second Trump term would double down on erasing transgender rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.
“We’ve seen over the last several years a militant effort in red states by the government to discriminate against trans folks, in particular, and the broader LGBTQ community, and even to go so far as to try to deny trans people's existence,” said Mike Zamore, national director of policy and governmental affairs at the ACLU.
June 16, 2024
Show Us Your #TransHands
A new meme and hashtag campaign is unveiled by two transgender advocates.
May 25, 2016
Alabama Senate Votes to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.
March 2, 2021
There are more of us than you think
The "official count" of the country's transgender population dramatically underestimates its size and composition. Part 4 of The Advocate's ongoing transgender series.
May 12, 2006
Out of one closet and into another
Many transgender people choose to live "stealth"--never admitting to being transgender--because of safety concerns, societal stigma, and prejudice. Part 5 of The Advocate's ongoing transgender series.
May 26, 2006
Two Black Trans Women Killed in 48 Hours
Advocates say the fatalities of two more transgender people show just how grave the state of violence against transgender people has become this year.
February 23, 2016
Mormon Leader: Gender Assigned at Birth Is Eternal
The statement by Dallin H. Oaks will be damaging and traumatizing to transgender people, says an advocate for LGBTQ Mormons.
October 3, 2019
Transgender success stories
Varying degrees of "stealth" have allowed many transgender people to be quite successful in spite of the challenges. The 12th and final installment in The Advocate's Transgender 101 series
October 2, 2006
Please dont call me tranny
Not sure what is "politically correct" when speaking with a transgender person? Here's a primer on what to say. Part 11 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series.
September 15, 2006
Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.
The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.
October 24, 2023
Miss Major to LGBTQ+ caucus: 'Put on your best shit and get out there' to defeat Trump
The legendary transgender activist spoke with The Advocate after her passionate speech at the Democratic National Convention.
August 21, 2024
Chasten Buttigieg takes on anti-trans bullies during Michigan State University lecture
The educator and father advocated for transgender kids like Nex Benedict to be able to go to school without being bullied.
March 18, 2024