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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.

Out Paralympian Is Not Planning to Die Right After Rio Games

Although the 2016 Paralympics will be the last for lesbian wheelchair sprinter Marikee Vervoort, she still has a long bucket list to accomplish before she takes advantage of Belgium's legal euthanasia. 

Complex Solutions to Something That Never Was a Problem

The GOP's concern with civil liberties begins at the Second Amendment and ends somewhere near a public restroom. 

PHOTOS: Follow 24 Hours in LGBT America

Family, friends, couples, pets, workers, and stars (George Takei!) -- here is the complete day in LGBT America as selected by our staff.

Jim Gray Is Testing Gun Control as Way to Unseat Republicans

Rand Paul voted against stopping terrorists from getting guns. Will it matter in his reelection?

Our State of the Union: We Refuse to Sink to His Level

Americans should resist Trump's divisive proclamations -- without turning into him.

LIVE BLOG: Senate Debates Gun Control Measures

The U.S. Senate today is debating several gun control bills in the wake of the Orlando tragedy.

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The Muslim Ban Is Hurting LGBT People, Not Helping Them

Trump's reckless order put lives at risk, writes Sasha W. of the National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance.

My Family Voted for Trump. This Is How I Responded

Michael Morales is turning anger and frustration into action and catharsis.

People of the Year: The Heroes of Pulse

June 12, 2016, was one of the darkest days in LGBT history, and the repercussions will be long felt in American and global politics, gun violence policy, and religious and racial discrimination.

While the survivors heal their bodies, they will continue to tell their stories, determined to shape the post-Pulse world around them for the better. 

California City Voted to No Longer Fly Pride Flag

The Huntington Beach City Council removed the rainbow flag from the list of those that can be displayed on city property.

Ohio Marriage Recognition Suit Expanded

A federal judge agreed to expand a pending lawsuit that aims to mandate Ohio's health department, coroners, and funeral directors to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages as legal on a partner's death certificate.

Kathy Griffin: I Would Do It Again

Despite the extreme backlash that came with the photograph of a bloody Trump head, the comedian has no regrets.

Democrats Are Staging Sit-In Over Gun Violence in House

C-SPAN cameras are not allowed to show the sit-in, so Democrats have started streaming the protest live using Periscope and Facebook. 

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Why Gun Control Needs to Be an LGBT Priority

Here's why one of the most respected organizations devoted to LGBT health is putting its weight behind stricter gun laws.

Daniel Hernandez: For Orlando, Our Prayers Aren't Enough

It's up to us to curb gun violence and end legalized discrimination, writes Daniel Hernandez, the out politician who survived a 2011 mass shooting in Arizona.

Democrats' Filibuster on Gun Control Actually Worked

The filibuster looks like it's ended with an agreement that the Senate will vote on two ideas.

Let Rachel Maddow Put This Plane Attack in Eye-Opening Context

As usual, the out MSNBC anchor added historic context to the news.