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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.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear
Politics

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.

Vivian Wilson
News

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."

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.

Rep Jamie Raskin
Politics

Rep. Jamie Raskin on presidential pardons, Trump thwarting the Constitution, and what keeps him up at night

In an interview with The Advocate, the Democratic lawmaker and constitutional law professor talks about all the ramifications and illegalities of the Trump presidency.


Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear
Politics

Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast

Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.

Four bottles of poppers
Health

Trump is coming for your poppers: Major producer closes amid FDA crackdown

Several other companies seem to have followed suit.

Maine Governor Janet Mills challenges US President Donald Trump see you in court
Politics

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.

Department of Education offices in Washington DC
Politics

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."

LGBTQIA college students having a discussion on campus
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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.

youth haircut sports design barber clippers
Politics

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.

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News

He voted for Trump. Now he’s worried his trans son will lose  gender-affirming care

A Trump voter is worried that his trans son will lose gender-affirming care access.

Transgender pride flag waving in the wind during a protest Chicago Illinois
Politics

Wisconsin conservative admits he was wrong about his anti-trans beliefs — this was all it took

We all need this kind of good news today!

North Dakota State Capitol Building Bismarck gay couple celebrating their wedding holding two rainbow rings
Politics

North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.

florida state capitol building complex
Politics

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.

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!

view through fence of Georgia State Capitol building rep esther panitch
Politics

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.

digital illustration of protected information online over texas flag background
Politics

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
Politics

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.

USA passport and boarding pass at airport
Politics

Over 80 U.S. House members rally against Trump's anti-transgender passport policy

Trans, nonbinary, and intersex people deserve passports that reflect their identity, the representatives say.

holocaust prisoners in striped uniforms bearing triangular badges on parade in Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin Germany 19th December 1938 while Nazi officers stand guard alongside Representatives of the ACT UP Dublin group walking with banners in the Dublin LGBTQ Pride Festival in 2019
News

What is the pink triangle? How a Nazi symbol became an emblem of LGBTQ+ rights

The pink triangle, used to identify LGBTQ+ prisoners in concentration camps, has since been reclaimed by queer activists.