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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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Defense Department to remove photos of WWII plane Enola Gay because it has 'gay' in its name

No, this isn't a joke.

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National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

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Why Rep. Maxwell Frost says Democrats must step up their game against Donald Trump

“I don't think it makes sense for us to tell our people we're gonna play dead and roll over,” Frost told The Advocate.

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Evan Low is on a mission to get LGBTQ+ political candidates elected. Here's his plan

In today's hostile environment, we have to make sure our voices are impossible to ignore, Low says.

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Trump declares 'illegal' protests at schools in America won't be tolerated

He threatened expulsion, deportation and jail for anyone violating his edict. According to the First Amendment, that's not constitutional.

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Montana's effort to reject marriage equality isn't moving forward ... for now

Montana legislators tabled a resolution against marriage equality with the help of Republicans.

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Wyoming governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill allowing for lawsuits

People can sue if they encyounter a trans person in a public restroom or other facility, or if they are imprisoned with one.

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What is woke and what does it really mean?

"Woke" is a term appropriated from Black communities and has not been used by the right against them and other groups.

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Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, calls out Christian writer for 'anti-queer' op-ed about her

Vivian Wilson is calling out a Christian ex-gay for his transphobic op-ed about her.

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Pete Buttigieg & Stephen Colbert take turns roasting Donald Trump for his unhinged presidential address

"There was a lot of darkness and it was a lot of dazzle, but there was very, very little about the things that most affect our lives," the former transportation secretary said.

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Donald Trump delivers presidential address filled with anti-LGBTQ+ lies and transphobic rhetoric

The address to a joint session of Congress was marked by bluster, exaggeration, and outright lies.

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Federal judge forces Trump administration to disclose all plans to implement trans military ban

The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.

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Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Regardless of faith, the vast majority of U.S. adults support LGBTQ+ protections.

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Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

The measure, opposed by transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr, failed with a vote of 44 to 55.

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Drag artists organize rally outside Kennedy Center to protest Trump's hostile takeover

A collective of drag artists is taking to the streets of Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash over comments he made about transgender student athletes

The California governor, once hailed as a protector of LGBTQ+ rights, premiered his podcast by interviewing and agreeing with far-right transphobe Charlie Kirk.

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Why queer Democrat Emily Randall says she walked out of Trump’s presidential address

U.S. Rep. Emily Randall also wondered why JD Vance stood behind the president “palms up in the air as if trying to get a crowd to rise.”

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Target faces 40-day boycott for ending DEI programs as Trump tariffs take effect

A 40-day boycott against Target is beginning today.

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Lesotho's main LGBTQ+ group says it's 'not receiving grants' after Donald Trump lies

Lesotho's largest LGBTQ+ group says it has not received the millions Donald Trump claimed they have.

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LGBTQ+ Democrats will take a stand during Trump’s joint address  — including skipping it entirely

“I won’t sit and watch him lie,” Vermont Democratic Congresswoman Becca Balint said.