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American Airlines banned a lesbian for having sex with a man on a plane. She's confused, too (exclusive)

TikToker Erin Wright tells The Advocate about her bizarre and frustrating experience being wrongly put on American Airlines' no-fly list.

Not Judge Ito but an Advocate Employee

In a case of mistaken identity, Advocate accounts payable supervisor Jeff Lee was identified as Judge Lance Ito in a TMZ.com video.

Fans Mistake Laverne Cox for Beyoncé at U.S. Open

A viral video set fans in a frenzy whether it was Queen B who attended Williams' match or it was Orange is the New Black's Laverne Cox.

Sexy summer DVDs

Make the dog days sizzle a little hotter with these new videos. Whether you're into young ingenues, stocky dudes, or just the magic of Fred and Ginger, these flicks will take your breath away

Antitrans Doctor Resurfaces in WSJ Op-Ed

Widely discredited gender theorist Paul McHugh tries once more to sell his antitransgender beliefs.

Did Orlando Shooter Have 'Roid Rage'?

Leaked autopsy results on Omar Mateen show evidence of steroid use, but investigators aren't yet sure if it played a role in his rampage.

Senate Confirms Liar Kavanaugh to Lifetime SCOTUS Appt.

Antigay Kavanaugh, accused of attempted rape, will now make decisions about women and LGBTQ people.

Hot Sheet: Week of April 20

This week's smattering of what's hot includes the next great nature documentary, our favorite Icelandic musician, and famous dead people.

Seat Filler January 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene sought warmth onstage throughout a snowy January with drag divas, lesbian campers, and tragic Tennessee Williams heroines.

Opera and beyond

Advocate.com's itinerant opera critic recounts recent encounters with diva Susan Graham, legend Kitty Carlisle Hart, and Los Angeles Opera productions of Strauss and Verdi.

Seat Filler April

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.

Anti-transgender hate crimes spike, leading to calls for a public health emergency

An Advocate data analysis found that in Los Angeles County and across the country, hate crimes against transgender people are reaching historic highs.

Georgia School Yanks Trans Girl From Dance For Wearing Female Attire

The 13-year-old was removed from the dance and isolated from other students, according to her mother.

How Conservative Politicians Are Scapegoating Trans Athletes

A slew of hateful legislation takes aim at athletes only seeking to compete.

David Duke's godchild comes out as transgender in new memoir about leaving white nationalism

R. Derek Black, the former poster child for white nationalism, shares their journey of gender identity and ideological transformation in their upcoming book.

Matt Bomer Struggles to Move On From His Ex in 'Papi Chulo'

Matt Bomer and Alejandro Patiño star in this feature film about new starts and unlikely friendships.