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Trans Woman Will Go to Trial on Charges of Indecent Exposure at L.A. Spa

Darren Merager's attorney had moved for dismissal, but a judge ruled the evidence was sufficient to merit a trial.

Was Trans Nudity Incident at Los Angeles Spa Staged?

A customer at Wi Spa claimed to be outraged, but new reporting by a local newspaper is casting doubt on her account.

Trans Nudity at Los Angeles Spa Roils City

A complaint about a trans woman led to protests at Wi Spa, and now the Los Angeles Times has weighed in with an editorial supporting inclusion.

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Trans Woman Charged With Indecent Exposure in L.A. Spa Incident

The woman, charged after others complained about her nudity, says she did nothing wrong and is a victim of transphobic harassment.

Did an Influential, Esteemed Publication Cave to Anti-Trans Forces?

The Guardian is being widely criticized for editing out Judith Butler's comment that anti-transgender activism is a strain of fascism.

Anti-Trans Protest at LA Spa Turns Violent, Police Fire Rubber Bullets

Right-wing protesters chanted transphobic slogans and even pushed a journalist to the ground. 

3 LGBT-Friendly Escapes in Hawaii

The majestic islands of Hawaii are a hub to some of the coolest and hippest LGBT-friendly destinations in the world. Here are a few not to miss.

The Honeymoon Phase

Marriage is more than a lifetime commitment -- it's the perfect excuse to take a romantic getaway. Whether you and your betrothed are looking for the hustle of city streets or the privacy of an island cabana, one of these holidays will suit your persuasion.

Lounge Act

Long known for its in-air luxuries, Virgin Atlantic is now serving passengers with the same lavishness on the ground -- in its Clubhouse at London's Heathrow Airport.

Gay dream hotels

The Advocate's sister site OutTraveler.com takes us around the world to show us the globe's best homes away from home.

Gayest Cities in America 2012

It's no secret that megalopolises New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles have robust LGBT life -- and we've even heard tell of little queer hoods like the Castro and P-Town. This isn't that list.

Eco-Homo

City slicker Adam H. Graham travels all the way from the Galapagos Islands to Alaska to find an eco-oriented vacation that fits him just right.

The Year of London

With the Olympic Games, WorldPride, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Swinging City is rolling out the red carpet, and we're all invited.

The 20 Greatest New Father's Day Gifts

Whether it's for your dad, husband, or baby daddy, we've got the last-minute gift suggestions in every price range.

A Day in Gay America Shows Another Day at the Office

Working for a living is the great equalizer. Your photos show that we have stereotype-busting careers.

A Day in Gay America: November 9, 2012

An amazing assortment of images came in from our readers as part of "A Day in Gay America." From silly and creative, to meaningful and heartfelt, this is what you were doing on November 9, 2012.