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Donald Trump threatens Liz Cheney with guns 'trained on her face:' The full context

Trump said during an onstage discussion with disgraced Fox News host Tucker Carlson that Liz Cheney would not be a "war hawk" if "guns are trained on her face."

A National Tragedy, And Why They Call Me a Hero

In this excerpt from his new book, the gay intern who worked for Rep. Gabby Giffords recounts the day the congresswoman was shot and how he stepped up to help save her life.

A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords

The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.

Silence=Death Applies to Gun Violence Too

Politician Daniel Hernandez, the gay man who saved Gabby Giffords's life, sees a parallel between the Reagan administration's handling of AIDS and Trump's NRA worship.

Postcard From Jerusalem: The Fight for LGBTQ Equality in Israel

Out Arizona politician Daniel Hernandez Jr. -- who became known to many after he saved Rep. Gabby Giffords's life -- on an eye-opening trip to the Middle East.

Hillary Clinton's Running Mate Paid Respects at Pulse Memorial

Vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine laid flowers at a memorial surrounding the Orlando, Fla. club, alongside former Rep. Gabby Giffords as well as her husband astronaut Mark Kelly and Sen. Bill Nelson.

Meet the Candidates: Arizona's Daniel Hernandez

Hernandez, who helped save Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords's life, is running for the Arizona state legislature.

Meet Charmaine McGuffey, the Lesbian Running for Sheriff in Ohio

After allegedly being fired from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office for being a lesbian, McGuffey may have the last laugh. 

Daniel Hernandez: For Orlando, Our Prayers Aren't Enough

It's up to us to curb gun violence and end legalized discrimination, writes Daniel Hernandez, the out politician who survived a 2011 mass shooting in Arizona.

Holding Out for a Hero

Though pigeonholed as cowards, out gay men may have been battle-tested in ways others can't imagine.

Op-ed: A Play to Clear Arizona's Name

Arizona has a troubled history when it comes to equality, but gay state senator Steve Gallardo is trying hard to change that.

LGBT, Proud, and American

A roundup of essays, commentaries, and op-eds from Advocate contributors and staffers, who give a sense of what it means to be an American.

Washington reacts to deadly shooting at Pennsylvania Trump rally

A nation in shock responds to a shooting incident that injured former President Donald Trump.

Who will Harris choose as VP nominee? Several team members of The Advocate make their predictions

Harris is expected to make the announcement soon. Here's what some of our team thinks.

Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama Shine at Convention

Harris accepted her history-making nomination as vice president, and she and others stressed the crucial importance of this year's election.

Hillary Clinton Honors Danica Roem, Emma Gonzalez, More for Women's Day

The first woman nominated for president by a major party tweets a diverse list of women who inspire her.

Kamala Harris rallies Democrats in stirring DNC acceptance speech, laying out her plan for America

“America, the path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt, unexpected, but I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys,” Harris said.

A Journalist and Political Junkie’s Predictions for Election 2020

The tea leaves are shouting right now.

Kamala Harris hosts Pride Month reception honoring LGBTQ+ lives and the progress made

A who’s who of LGBTQ+ leaders, activists, influencers, and celebrities showed up to celebrate the community and to remember those lost to violence.