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Lauren Boebert resorts to homophobia after Pete Buttigieg calls out her hypocrisy

The Colorado congresswoman used bigotry as she tried to make fun of the transportation secretary and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, for raising children.

Pete Buttigieg: Mike Johnson Should Focus on His Job and Less on Taking Away LGBTQ+ Rights

“The thing that I think has taken a lot of Americans aback about the speaker is that he holds these views and is not some random member of the House. He’s the speaker of the House. He’s the leader of the House,” Buttigieg said.

Here are the Democrats who might be Kamala Harris's VP pick — and their LGBTQ+ records

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate soon. Here who she may choose and how they've treated the LGBTQ+ community.

Meet the Candidates: Florida's Jennifer Webb

Not everyone in the Sunshine State believe climate change is real. Jennifer Webb is definitely not one of those people.

America's first Black gay statewide elected official on being authentic and confident

Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.

Trans/Nonbinary Candidate Has Historic Primary Win in Pennsylvania

Tyler Titus has won the Democratic primary for Erie County executive, and a win in the general election would make them the first out trans person in such a post in the nation.

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.

Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill

She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.

Democratic Debate: Stark Differences with GOP

'On our worst day, I think we have a lot more to offer the American people than the right wing's extremists,' says Bernie Sanders.

It's Time to Queer the Vote

Voting is important, but it's not enough -- we also must make politicians and media address the effects of actions that roll back our rights.

What to expect from tonight's presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump

The debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will likely include a policy emphasis from one and personal attacks from another.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Praises Joe Biden in Viral Campaign Ad

The Georgia firebrand thought she was saying critical things but ended up just sounding like a Democratic super fan.

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LGBTQ Tennesseans Fight 'Slate of Hate'

The state has seen a rash of anti-LGBTQ legislation this year, and some of it's being voted on this week.

How LGBTQ+ and Democratic leaders are reacting to Biden dropping out, endorsing Harris

Advocacy groups and political leaders rushed to respond to Sunday's news, offering sympathy and support.

The White House's Karine Jean-Pierre on Fixing MAGA's Mess

As the voice of the president, Jean-Pierre is changing America. That's why she's emblematic of everything the Marjorie Taylor Greenes of the world fear the most.

Recap: Joe Biden and Donald Trump took to the debate stage

Tonight is the night. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in Atlanta for the first presidential debate.

Kamala Harris’s long-time out policy advisor Ike Irby departs White House (exclusive)

As he leaves his role, Ike Irby discussed his departure and his tenure as one of the vice president’s most influential advisors in an interview with The Advocate.

The Advocate's 25 top LGBTQ+ news stories of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

Results: 30 LGBT Races to Watch

Read up on the queer candidates who ran for their political lives.

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