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D-Day for Defendant Donald Trump

Will we someday look back with pride on the day when America’s first indicted president becomes America's first jailed president, one final stop on his way to hell?

Hillary Clinton Claps Back at Donald Trump with 'Mean Girls' GIF

Since Trump continually trashes Clinton two years into his stay at the White House, she dragged him with the help of Regina George. 

Hillary Clinton Advises Pete Buttigieg on Serving in Cabinet

Be a "good steward" and immerse yourself in policy, says the former secretary of State.

Hillary Clinton Praises Pelosi, Female Politicians Battling Homophobia

At the 2019 Makers Conference, a global gathering regarding female equality, the 2016 presidential nominee praised the wave of women elected to Congress.

Randy Rainbow's First Post-Election Interview Is Here

The comedian tries to keep his lunch down as he poses questions to the incoming First Family.

Welcome to the Resistance

This is the beginning of The Advocate's new column that will keep tabs on the day-by-day resistance movement against Trump.

This Week Was Another Reminder for The Resistance: Never Underestimate Trump

The Resistance this week: If Langston Hughes were alive today, he would tell Trump, "Let America Be America Again." 

Thank God, Hillary's Finally Out of the Woods

Trump and his "deplorables" wish she'd just go away, but she's too busy providing a moral compass for the flailing administration.

Sara Benincasa Looks to Local Activism Ahead of the Midterms

In this new series, we ask queer thinkers about the most consequential midterms ever. Here, writer and comedian Sara Benincasa on getting out the vote.

'Not My President': Protesters Rail Against Donald Trump's Upset Victory

Protesters set fire to effigies of the newly elected Commander in Chief during nationwide demonstrations Wednesday morning.

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Trump Vilifies Immigrants, Claims He's Civil Rights Champion

The president said he was there to unite the country even while consistently using divisive language.

Jill Stein's running mate, Butch Ware, caught in transphobic comments

Ware said he didn't think "biological males should play in female sports."

Elizabeth Warren Once Again Notes Anti-Trans Violence in Debate

Tuesday's debate again saw little mention of LGBTQ issues, but Warren highlighted violence against trans women of color.

Surprise: Donald Trump's Speech to Empower Women Was All About Him

Trump attempted his best behavior during a speech to women in honor of Women's History Month, but it's easy to read between his lines. 

The Advocate Interviewed Pat McCrory Before Protesters Yelled 'Shame'

Before being chased down by demonstrators, the anti-LGBT former governor of North Carolina addressed HB 2, protests against his "good friend" Mike Pence, and the possibility of working for Donald Trump.

Protests Have to Be for Something

We have a lot more to say than "not my president."

16 Times Trump Deflected Controversy to Hillary Clinton

What's the best way to respond to a scandal? Criticize your rival.

Frank Says Trailing Dem Should Exit by June 3

Rep. Barney Frank said the trailing Democratic presidential candidate should drop out of the race by no later than June 3 -- the date of the two last Democratic primaries -- even if it is the candidate he supports, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. ''Probably sooner,'' the Massachusetts congressman added in an interview Tuesday with the Associated Press. He suggested that the trailing candidate should drop out once it became clear that candidate had no remaining practical chance of winning the nomination. South Dakota and Montana vote on that day. Sen. Barack Obama currently leads Clinton in both pledged delegates and in the popular vote. But neither can mathematically win a majority by that date, and the final outcome will depend on superdelegates.

As Hillary's Lead Grows, Jill Stein Raises Money for Recount

The Green Party candidate says vote totals in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylania -- states Clinton narrowly lost -- must be verified.

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Hillary Clinton Is First Woman to Lead a Major Party's Ticket

She has enough delegates to make her the first woman at the top of a major party ticket.

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Trailer Revealed for 'Hillary,' a New Doc on the Popular Vote Winner

Hulu's upcoming series profiles "the most recognizable female political figure in history."