Gay Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia announces leadership bid
“I’m excited to represent our Caucus and reclaim and maintain the majority,” Garcia wrote in a letter to colleagues.
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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.
Project 2025's creator is 'ecstatic' over Trump's terrible cabinet picks
As the rest of the world scratches their heads at Trump's bizarre and unqualified cabinet picks, Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts said the choices are "sending signals that you better go back if you're here illegally."
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis backtracks apparent support for RFK Jr. leading HHS (exclusive)
A spokesperson for Polis told The Advocate that “Governor Polis has not changed his view as a whole on RFK Jr. or on the Governor’s previously stated concerns regarding some of RFK Jr’s positions."
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20 savage reactions to Robert F Kennedy Jr. being picked to run Health & Human Services
We're really starting to wonder who has the brain worm here?
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BREAKING: Trump picks anti-trans, anti-vaccine Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services
RFK Jr. is an anti-trans conspiracy theorist and vaccine denialist who has been repudiated by his famous family.
November 14 2024 4:24 PM
10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz
Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.
November 14 2024 3:50 PM
John Oliver slams Democrats who think transgender people lost them the election
"If what you want is a centrist campaign that's quiet on trans issues ... that candidate existed, and she just lost," Oliver said during a recent episode of Last Week Tonight.
November 14 2024 11:40 AM
Here's why Trump's win is turning some straight women to political lesbianism
After a tsunami of misogyny, transphobia, and orange hair, some straight women are considering a more sapphic political point of view.
November 14 2024 10:00 AM
Republican lawmaker gloats after Texas university kills LGBTQ+ studies program
“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”
November 14 2024 7:00 AM
Who Is Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host who doesn’t wash his hands that Trump nominated for Defense Secretary?
Trump is trying to burn down the American government.
November 14 2024 6:55 AM
Trump picks anti-LGBTQ+ former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence
Gabbard, a former congresswoman, once apologized for her anti-LGBTQ+ past but has done an about-face yet again.
November 13 2024 11:45 PM
John Thune, South Dakota Republican senator with a poor LGBTQ+ rights record, elected as majority leader
Thune, a senator from South Dakota, has differed with Donald Trump at times but now says he's committed to Trump's agenda.
November 13 2024 5:37 PM
Donald Trump stuns Washington by nominating Matt Gaetz as U.S. attorney general
The far-right Florida congressman has been the subject of several federal investigations.
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November 13 2024 4:10 PM
Who is Stephen Miller, the anti-LGBTQ+ white supremacist Trump picked to be a deputy WH chief of staff?
Miller has spent years attacking LGBTQ+ rights and building policies rooted in white nationalist ideology.
November 13 2024 3:05 PM
After the 2024 election, we can be inspired by these historical LGBTQ+ movements against oppression
Amid the trauma and disappointment of the election results, we take a look at queer resistance over the past century
November 13 2024 2:26 PM
Trans representative-elect Sarah McBride hits back on blaming transgender people for Harris defeat
Representative-elect McBride stated in response to the question on trans people and Democratic losses, "The party that was focused on culture wars and trans people was the Republican Party."
November 13 2024 2:17 PM
Here are 26 organizations fighting Donald Trump that you can donate to
The work these groups do will be critical during a second Trump Administration.
November 13 2024 10:12 AM
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: Democrats don't have to abandon LGBTQ+ people to win
Beshear points out that he vetoed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation yet still won reelection in a red state.
November 12 2024 3:33 PM
Harper Steele: Trans people can't be sacrificed in political debate
Steele has had it with those who are blaming transgender people for Democrats' election loss.
November 12 2024 12:32 PM
7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump
Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.
November 11 2024 3:36 PM