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Rufus Gifford

Politics

Rufus Gifford, Out State Dept. Official, Joins Biden's Reelection Bid

Gifford, a gay man, was the highest-ranking out official at State as chief of protocol.

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World

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.

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World

Party politics

After his partner criticized the Democratic National Committee for not doing enough on gay issues, Donald Hitchcock lost his job as the group's director of fund-raising from gay donors. Coincidence? Hitchcock thinks not. He sued the DNC, chairman Howard Dean, and two others this May--and speaks to the media for the first time in this exclusive interview.