Gay Trump ally Richard Grenell really, really wanted to be secretary of State. It went to Marco Rubio
There was even a plan to pay people to post favorably about him on social media, but Grenell apparently had no role in it.
December 6, 2024
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Mike Pompeo Doesn't Deserve to Be Secretary of State
This homophobe, transphobe, and Islamophobe isn't fit to be America's top diplomat.
April 12, 2018
Trump's Expected Secretary of State Pick Worries LGBT Activists
Rex Tillerson is CEO of Exxon Mobil, an oil company that has repeatedly received negative ratings on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index.
December 11, 2016
Hillary Clinton Supports Trump's Impeachment: 'We Are in a Crisis'
Donald Trump is "a clear and present danger to the future of the United States," says the former secretary of State.
September 24, 2019
Hillary Clinton: TSA Dropping 'Anomaly' Is a 'Good Move'
The former Secretary of State stated it was a 'good move' to create changes that will support and respect transgender passengers.
October 17, 2015
John Kerry Condemns New Law on Phone Call With Uganda President
Secretary of State John Kerry hopped on the phone with Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni.
February 28, 2014
Will Rex Tillerson Fire All LGBT Employees at State Department?
Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of State is called on to fire LGBT people.
December 17, 2016
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.
August 4, 2024
Watch Rex Tillerson's Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of State
The CEO of the antigay Exxon corporation tries to convince the Senate he's not in the tank for Russia.
January 11, 2017
Transphobic Coalition Still Fighting Calif. Trans Student Law
Despite repeated set backs along the way, Privacy for All Students continues their attack on a California law.
March 26, 2014
Secretary of State Pick Mike Pompeo Brings Anti-LGBT Record With Him
Pompeo, Trump's choice to replace Rex Tillerson, has a long history of hostility to LGBT rights.
March 13, 2018
Careful or Maxine Lapiduss will sing about you too
The writer and performer sings her heart out about the Secretary of State.
November 7, 2006
Hillary Clinton Advises Pete Buttigieg on Serving in Cabinet
Be a "good steward" and immerse yourself in policy, says the former secretary of State.
December 18, 2020
This Bi Oregonian Will Be Nation's First Out Governor
Openly bisexual secretary of state Kate Brown may become the 37th governor of Oregon.
February 13, 2015
Missouri Republican's antigay slur-filled posts remain on Instagram despite violating Meta’s policies
The wannabe politician used slurs to describe LGBTQ+ people multiple times in videos on social media.
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August 3, 2024
Missouri Democrat defends trans grandchild against GOP secretary of state candidate’s attack
Barbara Phifer draws the line at political attacks by Valentina Gomez on her kids and trans grandchild.
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July 17, 2024
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Recognizes Transgender Day of Remembrance
It's a rather surprising move, considering the Trump administration's hostility to trans rights.
November 20, 2017
Hillary Clinton's Fight For Equality Will Never Be Sidelined
The former secretary of state and candidate for president of the United States is one of our "Women of the Year."
May 28, 2020
Pete Buttigieg Slams SCOTUS 303 Creative Ruling: A 'Solution Looking for a Problem'
The Transportation Secretary discussed the case on CNN's "State of the Union."
July 3, 2023
Sec. State Pompeo: Multiculturalism Distorts Glorious Founding of U.S.
The outgoing secretary of State delivered a Twitter tirade against diversity.
January 19, 2021