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Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Signalgate, Trump’s tariffs, and defending the LGBTQ+ community

As the Democratic Party struggles to communicate, Warren knows exactly what her message is and what her message is to Donald Musk and Elon Musk, who she calls “co-presidents.”

Why We Could Use Sen. Ted Kennedy Now

The author of a new book on the complicated and consequential Kennedy and his life's work on AIDS and marginalized communities, and how he always found a partner on the other side of the aisle.

Kennedy Released From Hospital, Course of Treatment Unclear

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy gave a thumbs-up to well-wishers and kisses to relatives as he walked out of the hospital Wednesday, a day after learning he has a cancerous brain tumor. A square bandage at the back of his head marked the spot where doctors performed a biopsy Monday that led them to diagnose the Massachusetts Democrat with malignant glioma. Experts say such tumors are almost always fatal.

Hate-Crime Legislation: A Senator's View

A year ago, hate-crimes legislation would not have even made its way to President Bush's desk, says U.S. senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio.

Taking a page from his uncle JFK, Patrick Kennedy writes about profiles in mental health courage

Kennedy talks about how the LGBTQ+ community is an inspiration for mobilizing as we mark Mental Health Awareness Month.

7 Things Ted Kennedy Would Say to Pass ENDA

Though he did not live to see its passage, the late senator championed the Employment Non-Discrimination Act for decades. Here are seven quotes from Kennedy that reflect his work and passion.

Granddaughter of RFK, Daughter of Andrew Cuomo Comes Out

Michaela Kennedy Cuomo posted on Instagram for Pride Month, describing herself as bi and sending support  "to the whole spectrum of sexualities." 

An Inclusive First Day at the DNC

From Sen. Ted Kennedy's reference to erasing barriers between gays and straights to Michelle Obama's gripping primetime address to the largest-ever LGBT caucus meeting, The Advocate brings you Day One at the DNC.

Op-ed: In One State's Politics, Love Dares Speak Its Name

An onstage kiss between the aspiring lieutenant governor of Massachusetts and his partner went unremarked on, demonstrating how far U.S. politics has come in a short period of time.

New Campaign: Mitt Gets Worse

A new campaign launches based on Romney's inconsistent LGBT rights record.