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Boo-hoo! A petulant Trump whines about flying on the majestic Air Force One

Opinion: Most of us long for a flight with an inch more legroom, a slightly reclined seat, and a socked seatmate, writes John Casey.

United Barred a Gay Man From Taking His Mobility Device on His Honeymoon

A gay man who has difficulty walking was forced to leave behind the device he needs for mobility.

Pete Buttigieg warns of ‘major concern’ over dangerous Trump-era instability

The gay former transportation secretary warned of the ramifications of the second Trump administration's chaos.

Covering One mans story

The president of the PlanetOut Inc. division that owns The Advocate was asked to stop kissing his partner by an angry cab driver. Has this ever happened to you?

Bernie Wagenblast, the Voice of New York City Subways, Comes Out as Transgender

Wagenblast, 66, has been aware of her true gender since childhood but has just begun living full-time in that identity.

Meeting Audre Lorde

A new book chronicles the beauty and wisdom that was lesbian feminist writer Audre Lorde. In this excerpt, Lorde's daughter, Elizabeth, describes how she first "met" her mother.

This Trans Artist’s Nightmarish Journey to the West

Maggie is a transgender refugee from Lebanon whose performance art fuels her identity, as it fueled her nightmarish journey to the West.

The voice of the NYC subway and her journey to trans euphoria

Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York subway, came out as a trans woman last year. Now, she's sharing what it's like living her authentic life.

Op-ed: How We Change the Game on Trans Military Service

The producer of The New York Times' groundbreaking doc about transgender members of the U.S. military reflects on just how much has changed -- and what hasn't -- since the world met Logan Ireland and Laila Villanueva.

My Pride Flight With 250 Singing, Dancing, Drinking Gay Guys

A dozen lesbians, several drag queens, and at least one out trans woman joined the boys on a special flight from London to WorldPride.

How Hawaii Legislator Adrian Tam Beat a Proud Boy

The only out person in Hawaii's state legislature dishes on his memorable campaign.

Airlines Are Becoming Inclusive, But Airports Remain A Mess

The flying experience starts way before anyone's in the air.

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The Hottest Hotels to Stay in This Fall and Winter

From Palm Springs to New York, here's where to rest your head.

St. Martin and Caribbean Queens

Delivers on rum, recreation, and R&R.

The Best Poets: Hear From Lambda's Nominees

The Advocate asked each nominated poet and poetry editor from this year's Lambda Literary Awards to submit one from their collection.