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Karine Jean-Pierre promoted to Joe Biden’s innermost circle as senior presidential adviser

She will maintain her role as White House press secretary.

Mark Zuckerberg Recommended Staff for Pete Buttigieg's Campaign

The Facebook CEO and his wife, philanthropist Priscilla Chan, recommended staffers for the campaign. 

All Politics Is Local

Senator Obama has taken a targeted approach to LGBT outreach at different times in this race. Now if he would just apply the same philosophy to gay media.

All The President's Women and Men

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.

All the President's Men and Women

As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.

Back to the Bully Pulpit

After eight years of avoidance by the Bush administration, will Obama or McCain champion gay rights in American foreign policy?

Karine Jean-Pierre on being a Black lesbian working for the White House: 'It matters' (exclusive)

President Biden's spokesperson spoke exclusively to The Advocate about her role and the administration’s LGBTQ+ advocacy in the current political climate.