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Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs

Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.

Global Black Pride to Hold Its First In-Person Event in 2022

The organization has held two virtual Pride events so far, each bringing in millions of viewers. 

Tom Daley, Dustin Lance Black Welcome Son with Photos

The couple shared photos of their new son, Robbie Ray, on Instagram.

Two Stories of Rising Above the Down Low

A new MTV special profiles two young, black men in Ohio who are living secretly queer lives. Before the True Life episode airs Wednesday, both men reached out to The Advocate to share their stories.

Gay is the New Black?

In the wake of California's passage of Proposition 8, protests are popping up around the country -- and so are comparisons between gays' and African-Americans' fights for equality. Is gay the new black? Michael Joseph Gross examines two struggles for civil rights. Plus: Photos from Wednesday night's rally in New York City.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Calls Out Homophobia in City Council

Lightfoot received a standing ovation after blasting the tone of the debate over contracts for LGBTQ-owned businesses.

Iowa State students hold 'funeral' for LGBTQ+ center shut down by anti-DEI bill

A crowd of around 50 people donned in black gathered Wednesday to mourn the loss of the Center.

Obama Points to Black Gay Rep's Haircut as an Example of Change

The former president praised the progressive cut of Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and the power of hope.

 

Here's What HIV Advocates Said After Their Meeting With DaBaby

Activists sat down with the rapper after he publicly slammed LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV.

Clinton, Obama Battle for Democrats; McCain Seizes GOP Lead

Sen. John McCain seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination early Wednesday, winning delegate-rich primaries from the East Coast to California. Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded victories in an epic struggle with no end in sight. Clinton won the biggest state, California, in the Democratic campaign, capitalizing on backing from Hispanic voters. Obama fashioned victories in Alabama and Georgia on the strength of black support. McCain's own victory in the Republican race in the Golden State dealt a crushing blow to his closest pursuer, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.

Ohio Marriage Recognition Suit Expanded

A federal judge agreed to expand a pending lawsuit that aims to mandate Ohio's health department, coroners, and funeral directors to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages as legal on a partner's death certificate.

WATCH: Lewis Black, Conan O'Brien Burn Barilla's Bigotry

The comedy icons made hay of the Barilla chairman's antigay comments last week that launched an international boycott of the company.

Deray Mckesson Endorses Hillary Clinton

The Black Lives Matter activist announced his endorsement of Clinton Wednesday.

Bisexual Tattoo Artist Inks Homage to Murdered Trans Women

Tattoo artist Cobra makes the violence towards trans women visible on VH1's Black Ink Crew: Chicago.

Rallies Set Tuesday to Address Violence Against Black Trans Women

#BlackLivesMatter organizers plan to draw attention to the wave of fatal violence against this population during TransLiberation Tuesday.