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Miss Major, Janelle Monáe Endorse Different Progressives

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The gender outlaws flex their influence.

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Just in time for Super Tuesday, as 14 states hold presidential primaries, some major queer celebrities have made their preferences for the Democratic nominee known.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a veteran of the Stonewall uprising and transgender pioneer, posted a video to Twitter Monday in support of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

"He's the best guy to beat Donald Trump, and that's the most important thing in this election -- beating Donald Trump," she said, adding, "Go, Bernie!"

Sanders thanked her for the endorsement.

Pansexual actor-singer Janelle Monae posted a brief tweet Tuesday in support of U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Warren likewise thanked her.

Other LGBTQ celebs backing Warren include singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge and soccer star Megan Rapinoe. Miley Cyrus supports Sanders, while Tim Gunn of Project Runway has come out for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. George Takei, Anthony Rapp, and others have voiced support Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., who is gay, but he's now dropped out of the race and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Trudy Ring

Trudy Ring is The Advocate’s senior politics editor and copy chief. She has been a reporter and editor for daily newspapers and LGBTQ+ weeklies/monthlies, trade magazines, and reference books. She is a political junkie who thinks even the wonkiest details are fascinating, and she always loves to see political candidates who are groundbreaking in some way. She enjoys writing about other topics as well, including religion (she’s interested in what people believe and why), literature, theater, and film. Trudy is a proud “old movie weirdo” and loves the Hollywood films of the 1930s and ’40s above all others. Other interests include classic rock music (Bruce Springsteen rules!) and history. Oh, and she was a Jeopardy! contestant back in 1998 and won two games. Not up there with Amy Schneider, but Trudy still takes pride in this achievement.
Trudy Ring is The Advocate’s senior politics editor and copy chief. She has been a reporter and editor for daily newspapers and LGBTQ+ weeklies/monthlies, trade magazines, and reference books. She is a political junkie who thinks even the wonkiest details are fascinating, and she always loves to see political candidates who are groundbreaking in some way. She enjoys writing about other topics as well, including religion (she’s interested in what people believe and why), literature, theater, and film. Trudy is a proud “old movie weirdo” and loves the Hollywood films of the 1930s and ’40s above all others. Other interests include classic rock music (Bruce Springsteen rules!) and history. Oh, and she was a Jeopardy! contestant back in 1998 and won two games. Not up there with Amy Schneider, but Trudy still takes pride in this achievement.
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