Ohio changes election forms to protect transgender political candidates
Vanessa Joy, a trans woman, was disqualified as a candidate for the state legislature because she didn't know of the prior name requirement.
December 31 2024 2:09 PM
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Politics
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.
Meet the lesbian chief speechwriter who helped craft Jill Biden's voice
Kristin Lynch opens up about her time working with the first lady and her experience in the White House.
December 31 2024 1:14 PM
Pete Buttigieg remembers warmth and kindness of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
The Carters were "extraordinarily gracious and kind" to the Buttigieg and his husband, the Transportation secretary writes on Instagram.
December 30 2024 3:59 PM
President Jimmy Carter dead at 100 — here's his history as an LGBTQ+ ally
President Jimmy Carter's advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights became stronger as the years went on.
December 29 2024 4:50 PM
Don't be 'weak & gay': Republican announces congressional run with controversial video
Donald Trump supporter Valentina Gomez announced that she was moving to Texas to run for Congress, which was followed up by a controversial new video of her discussing immigrants.
December 27 2024 3:51 PM
Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate
Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.
December 26 2024 7:48 PM
President Joe Biden signs into law first federal anti-LGBTQ+ bill in decades
The National Defense Authorization Act has a provision barring the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for service members' children.
December 24 2024 10:27 AM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed
“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.
December 23 2024 5:14 PM
Donald Trump promises transphobic policies that will target youth and service members on 'day one'
The incoming president said executive orders will recognize only two genders, bar gender-affirming care for minors, and even prohibit transgender people from public schools.
December 23 2024 12:28 PM
Matt Gaetz allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs: House Ethics report
Gaetz is attempting to block the release of the report.
December 23 2024 10:41 AM
120 anti-trans bills have already been filed across the United States before 2025 has even started
The number surpasses the number of bills filed in advance of 2024, a historically hostile year towards trans individuals.
December 21 2024 1:09 PM
Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.
December 21 2024 12:29 PM
Biden administration abandons efforts to protect transgender student-athletes from discrimination
The Department of Education withdrew a rule applying Title IX to require institutions to allow athletes to compete on athletic teams consistent with their gender identity.
December 20 2024 6:09 PM
Meet Bobbie Simpson: California’s first out trans school board member
Simpson won her election on November 5 with more than 56 percent of the vote, beating out incumbent Elias Haynes, who had served on the board with his wife, Lindsi, who were both subject to recall votes.
December 20 2024 12:05 PM
Far-right Republican Mark Robinson must pay $35,000 for campaign finance violations
The anti-LGBTQ+ lieutenant governor of North Carolina was found to have accepted contributions from unauthorized donors, accepted donations over the maximum limit, and used campaign money for personal expenses.
December 19 2024 11:30 AM
Matt Gaetz can 'f**k off' for alleging Wisconsin shooter was transgender, gay Rep. Mark Pocan says
Gaetz contributed to the baseless right-wing buzz around the school shooting in Pocan's district.
December 19 2024 7:00 AM
Bragging Trump gets ignored at his own golf club, and the internet roasts him
The grandstanding MAGA leader looking like a fool always makes our day.
December 18 2024 5:30 PM
Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden
Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.
December 18 2024 2:57 PM
Sarah McBride gives moving farewell speech to Delaware Senate as she heads to D.C.
McBride thanked her fellow Delaware representatives for helping her "realize the awesome responsibility and the awesome opportunity that we have to leave this state better and kinder than we found it."
December 18 2024 1:31 PM
Why Laverne Cox says she won't debate transgender rights
The Orange is the New Black actor recently spoke at event for Planned Parenthood where she highlighted the connection between bans on gender-affirming care and bans on abortion.
December 18 2024 12:21 PM