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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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'WWE in the West Wing:' Elon Musk got into a screaming match with Scott Bessent

Witnesses said Bessent criticized Musk's DOGE for failing to make good on its promised cuts, and Musk called Bessent a "Soros agent" who ran "a failed hedge fund."

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Nancy Mace calls transgender student a transphobic slur at University of South Carolina event

A 20-year-old trans woman asked Nancy Mace to apologize for using a transphobic slur. Mace responded by calling the woman the slur.

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Senate staffer accused of having sex in Capitol building recounts 'horrific' backlash

Aidan Maese-Czeropski says that he was diagnosed with PTSD and spent time in a mental health institution after a video of him allegedly having sex in a Senate hearing room leaked.

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Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama Republicans also passed legislation banning Pride flags in schools, and prohibiting staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns.

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Pete Buttigieg warns of ‘dangerous moment’ as Trump defies courts and threatens to disappear U.S. citizens

The former transportation secretary has serious concerns about the president's authoritarian actions.

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JD Vance wants the UK to repeal its LGBTQ+ hate speech laws to secure a trade deal

An anonymous White House advisor said JD Vance is “obsessed by the fall of Western civilization."

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Sarah McBride says she won’t let Republicans make her the main character in their anti-trans crusade

“They want to employ the strategies of a Bravo TV show to get attention...and the way to do that is to pick a fight with someone and throw wine in their face," the transgender congresswoman said.

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Jon Lovett warns Democrats that ‘every inch Trump gets is an inch we don’t get back’

The Crooked Media cofounder who will be in Washington, D.C., for a taping of his Lovett or Leave It podcast, told The Advocate that Democrats must stand firm.

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Robert Garcia demands answers in case of gay Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador prison

Andry Hernandez Romero fled Venezuela out of fear because of his sexuality. When he got to the U.S., authorities sent him to a hellhole.

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Gay man Nancy Mace cursed out in South Carolina Ulta says ‘a fire was lit’ from Republican's ‘meltdown’

Ely Murray-Quick tells The Advocate he has no regrets about asking the congresswoman a question.

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Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

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Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting

"I'm not resisting and this is what fascists do!" Lena Kotler said as police officers carried her.

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Mahmoud v. Taylor: Everything to know about the Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ+ books

Arguments are scheduled next week for Mahmoud v. Taylor, which could further roll back students' rights to information.

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Pete Buttigieg enters the manosphere in marathon ‘Flagrant’ podcast appearance

Buttigieg opened up about raising his kids, coming out, and what's next for him politically.

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Is Pete Hegseth violating judges’ orders blocking the Pentagon’s trans military ban? Senators demand answers

The Democratic lawmakers are asking the Pentagon to respond to simple questions.

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Democratic lawmakers fly to El Salvador and demand action on gay man Trump sent to CECOT prison

The calls for Andry Hernandez Romero's proof of life and wellness are growing.

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Gay asylum-seeker's lawyer worries for the makeup artist's safety in Salvadoran ‘hellhole’ prison

Andry Hernández Romero’s lawyer voiced her concern for the gay man who was deported to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison.

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Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

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Transgender teen can't legally change name until age 21, Mississippi Supreme Court rules

The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that a 16-year-old trans boy cannot legally change his name even with the support of both his parents.

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Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients

Under the administration’s latest guidance, reporting a trans patient’s care may no longer violate HIPAA — and that’s exactly the problem, providers say.