15 of the most batsh*t things N.C. Republican governor candidate Mark Robinson has said
The man representing the North Carolina Republican party is a Holocaust denier who has often compared homosexuality to pedophilia.
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Politics
In Politics, The Advocate presents the latest news about the political world. From Supreme Court rulings to state and federal laws, The Advocate reports on how politics shapes the day-to-day realities faced by members of the gay community. Read about LGBT leaders like Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin and their work to advance the causes of the LGBT rights movement in the United States and around the world. Find out about legislation related to same-sex marriage, adoption, and other issues in gay politics that will impact the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
Jesse Watters bizarrely invokes 'don't ask, don't tell': 'I need to know if someone is gay'
The Fox News host insists, "I have to know — and they should tell."
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Breaking: Donald Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt in Florida
A suspect has been detained in connection with the incident at Trump's golf course.
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France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation
A French court has ordered Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey to pay Macron €8,000 (about $8,864) over claims they made in 2021 that falsely asserted the first lady is actually her brother.
September 13 2024 3:05 PM
Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’
The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.
September 13 2024 2:28 PM
Who is Laura Loomer, the MAGA Republican too racist even for Marjorie Taylor Greene?
The right-wing extremist is exerting her influence on Donald Trump and the MAGA base.
September 13 2024 10:54 AM
Laura Loomer’s racist attack on Kamala Harris even upset the far-right's Marjorie Taylor Greene
The two have been feuding online over Loomer’s attack on the vice president’s Indian heritage.
September 12 2024 4:22 PM
Shocker! Gay Republican doesn't get LGBTQ+ group's endorsement after anti-trans comments
Curtis Bashaw’s campaign didn't react positively when Garden State Equality endorsed his Democratic opposition in the race for one of New Jersey's federal Senate seats, Rep. Andrew Kim.
September 12 2024 2:49 PM
LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress
The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.
September 12 2024 11:52 AM
Is Chick-fil-A still anti-LGBTQ+? Here’s its full record
From employee discrimination to millions in harmful donations, Chick-fil-A has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history. But how much is still going on?
September 11 2024 4:12 PM
Elon Musk shares creepy Taylor Swift post—his trans daughter drags him
"It's disgusting, it's belittling, and incredibly sexist," Vivian Jenna Wilson wrote in response to Elon Musk's creepy post about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.
September 11 2024 2:40 PM
Kamala Harris's allies rip into Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ disinformation
“These guys are rewriting quite literally history books. They’re going after and attacking vulnerable communities. It’s a sign of desperation," California Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate before the debate.
September 11 2024 12:07 PM
Sarah McBride moves one step closer to becoming the first out trans lawmaker in Congress
McBride, who already made history as the first transgender state senator, won her primary in Delaware. Now, she faces a Republican opponent for the state's lone House seat.
September 11 2024 10:02 AM
Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election
Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.
September 10 2024 4:41 PM
Who is moderating the tonight's presidential debate? Meet anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis
The moderators for tonight's debate, journalists David Muir and Linsey Davis, each have storied careers on and off the network.
September 10 2024 12:57 PM
Moms For Liberty founder 'thankful' for Trump's school transgender surgery lie
The former president has repeated a claim that schools are giving gender-affirmation operations to students and sending them home another gender.
September 09 2024 9:35 PM
Pete Buttigieg shades Donald Trump's incoherent child care proposal
After Trump was asked about child care last week, Buttigieg said "it wasn’t clear whether he even understood the question."
September 09 2024 11:45 AM
Tim Walz in fiery HRC speech: ‘I sure the hell don’t need JD Vance giving me advice’ on reproductive care
’We’re not going back to the discrimination,” Kamala Harris’s running mate said in a keynote address over the weekend.
September 09 2024 7:00 AM
Maryland Republican Neil Parrott is an anti-LGBTQ+ disaster
He has voted against the LGBTQ+ community at every chance.
September 06 2024 1:32 PM
Trailblazing women in politics: A historical perspective
As Kamala Harris makes history in her current run for the presidency, we reflect on some previous female candidates who also threw their hats in the ring.
September 06 2024 9:00 AM