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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.
The conservative representative recently took to social media to insult Karine Jean-Pierre, the first out gay Black woman to serve as White House press secretary.
The anti-LGBTQ+ governor blamed "sexual" fringe festivals across the state for making it impossible to allow any grants to reach organizations. Advocates have cried foul.
The Biden administration seems to be okay with some limits on bodily autonomy.
His record on LGBTQ+ rights is dismal.
Three women GOP State Senators joined Democrats last year to block an extreme conservative-backed bill.
Twenty U.S. representatives are demanding to know about the homeownership "disparities" between LGBTQ+ people and their straight, cisgender peers.
The out gay transportation secretary explained facts to GOP lawmakers during a congressional hearing.
The hand-wringing has begun, and conversations by some about a replacement on the ticket are being had in public, while others are expressing restraint.
The president's debate performance has many Democratic insiders panicking. What do you think?
Reps. Mark Takano and Joyce Beatty have led the effort to introduce a resolution to condemn Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, "one of the harshest anti-LGBTQI+ laws the world has seen."
Tonight is the night. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in Atlanta for the first presidential debate.
Dave Williams, chair of the Colorado GOP, lost his primary after a campaign email and tweet calling to "burn all Pride flags."
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a colorful celebration of joy for the LGBTQ+ community on the South Lawn.
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked an Idaho ban on emergency abortions, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson says the decision "is not a victory for pregnant patients."
The debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will likely include a policy emphasis from one and personal attacks from another.
The first out transgender federal official continues to firmly stand her ground despite relentless far-right attacks.
Zach Young tells The Advocate about the "horror stories" overtaking U.S. school boards and how he'll use his position to fight back against anti-LGBTQ+ hate.
Drag queen Brigitte Bandit, who was born female, epically clapped back after Greene accused her of being a danger to women.
“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.
“All the kids who come into our house have left an impact on us," say Travis and Michael VanZant, who have fostered 20 children thanks to an agency in Tennessee.
