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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.

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20 things we have more of than transgender NCAA athletes: From Trump felonies to measles cases

Donald Trump has been convicted of more felonies than the number of trans athletes in the NCAA.

Pete Buttigieg
Politics

Pete Buttigieg: Trump Cabinet's use of Signal app for military ops is ‘highest level of f**kup imaginable’

The former Transportation secretary and Democratic star laid into Trump administration officials.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes anti-DEI bill

The bill would have banned all DEI efforts at public schools and universities, and increase oversight to ensure compliance.

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Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups

One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.

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Texas is quietly collecting data on trans people who legally updated their gender

Texas has been documenting every request from trans people seeking to update their gender.

Ken Paxton Texas Attorney General speaks to press in front of United States Supreme Court building
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Texas attorney general tells state agencies to ignore court orders on gender marker changes

Brad Pritchett, interim CEO of Equality Texas, said the move would “jeopardize the safety of the nearly 100 thousand trans people” who live in Texas.

WV senators vote to overturn local LGBTQ+ protections
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West Virginia lawmakers vote to overturn local protections for LGBTQ+ people

A bill seeks to amend the state's existing Human Rights Act to deny additional safeguards for some marginalized groups.

The Normal Anomaly Initiative
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Transgender Texans refuse to be erased as Republicans try to make their existence illegal

This Houston community is coming together via the Normal Anomaly Initiative to challenge Republican legislative attacks.

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Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.

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Have LGBTQ+ rights in Florida reached a turning point? Advocates have hope

Activists showed up in numbers and stopped two bills being heard last week in Tallahassee. But Equality Florida says the fight is far from over.

Vivian Wilson
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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, slams 'cartoonishly evil' Trump team

Vivian Wilson wants everyone to know Elon Musk's further shift to the right is "not because of me."

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GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts

A bill in Arkansas would allow lawsuits against people who use trans kids' preferred names or give them gender nonconforming haircuts.

marriage equality demonstrators rally outside the Supreme Court before oral arguments on same sex marriage Washington DC April 2015
Politics

Can marriage equality be overturned? It's unlikely, but that won't stop Republicans from trying

Unlikely, but not impossible.

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Trump executive order targets law firm challenging anti-trans policies

Critics contend Trump's latest executive order targeting Jenner & Block is an attack on the legal profession and the principles of a free society.

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Arts & Entertainment

New Netflix show has a gay president and first gentleman — and its actors are 'profoundly proud'

The Residence features President Perry Morgan (Paul Fitzgerald) and his husband, First Gentleman Elliot Morgan (Barrett Foa).

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett
Politics

Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'

Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.

Maine Governor Janet Mills challenges US President Donald Trump see you in court
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Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Donald Trump and the cast of the Golden Girls
Politics

Trump administration scrubs 'Golden Girls' star's Marine Corps contributions in latest DEI purge

Golden Girls fans much be fuming!

Department of Education offices in Washington DC
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Trump orders closure of Department of Education 'once and for all'. He can’t do that without Congress

The president once famously said that he loves "the poorly educated."

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Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have student loans and experience economic insecurity, poverty, and disabilities.