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Texas professors use anti-trans slurs and call nonbinary students 'delusional' in Title IX lawsuit

Two University of Texas professors are suing the Biden Administration for including transgender students in anti-discrimination policies.

Elon Musk Dials Up Transphobia on Twitter, Says 'Cis' Is a Slur

The controversial billionaire continues catering to far-right extremists and right-wing ideiology.

'Cisgender' Added to Oxford English Dictionary

The term, which signifies the opposite of 'transgender,' is a crucial addition to the English language, say trans advocates.

'Mx' -- Dictionary's First Trans-Affirming Honorific?

But some worry that its possibly confusing pronunciation could hamper the term's continued usage.

Word of the Year: Selfie

"Selfie" has been chosen as word of the year by the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary, beating out "twerk." Here are a few of our favorite celebrities making selfies.

The True Meaning of the Word 'Cisgender'

It's not complicated: Cisgender is the opposite of transgender.

LGBTQIDONTKNOW: The Acronym Struggle Is Real

This seasoned gay thinks we need an all-encompassing word for our community -- and it's staring us in the face.

Editorial: Is The Advocate Still Relevant?

Our editorial board on the future of The Advocate in a post-marriage world.

Married and millionaires—amazing!

Reichen and Chip are not only the first gay contestants to win the $1 million prize in CBS's The Amazing Race, they're also the first self-described married couple to do so. In a morning-after interview, the L.A.-based duo talk about which teams supported their coming out, why they consider themselves married, and the problems they've faced as a couple since the race ended.