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Pattie Gonia shares 2024 election update on who she's voting for & why

The drag artist and activist opened up on her decision, saying: "Voting isn't a love letter, it's a chess move."

Kill the Electoral College Before Another Evil Leader Is 'Elected'

Former FBI agent Susan SurfTone has some ideas on how to end this minority-rule nightmare we're living through.

'All I Want For Christmas' Parody Begs Electoral College to Fix America

Forget Santa. Only one group can give us what we really want this year.

The Electoral College: Why do we have it and how does it — or doesn't it — work

Here's why presidential candidates have to concentrate on a handful of swing states and why the winner of the popular vote doesn't always become president.

December 14, 2020: The Day the News Cycle Crashed

Grim milestones, electoral uncertainty, and a big resignation.

Trump’s Dangerous Blueprint For Republicans

The GOP knows it's in the minority, but that just makes its leaders more desperate and frightening.

In the Wee Hours, Congress Certifies Biden-Harris Victory

After a day when pro-Trump rioters invaded the U.S. Capitol, lawmakers finally affirmed the Electoral College vote for the Democratic ticket.

The Electoral College Should Respect the Will of America

We pick our presidents based on a system set up to aid slave states. The electoral college should do the right thing and elect Hillary, writes Susan SurfTone, knowing full well it won't.

The Unclean Hands of Donald J. Trump

Trump's hands are too filthy to hold the fate of the nation, writes Susan SurfTone.

Enjoy the RNC But Don't Forget: The Party's Over

Republicans have no one to blame but themselves for letting Trump destroy their party.

A Declaration of Interdependence

Jennifer Finney Boylan calls for independence from a wannabe George III.

Gay Rep. David Cicilline: Trump 'Singularly Responsible' for Riot

The congressman shredded arguments against Donald Trump's second impeachment.

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.

The Art of the Steal: Trump Illegitimacy Is Glaring

Everyone wants our so-called president out of office because he's a huge failure. But he never was really elected in the first place, writes out former FBI agent Susan Surftone.

It's Official: Joe Biden Has Been Elected President, Kamala Harris VP

The election was declared in the Democratic ticket's favor after Biden pulled ahead in Pennsylvania and effectively captured over 270 Electoral College votes.

Trump's DOE Pick Has History of Transphobic, Racist, and Misogynist Tweets

Also, William C. Bradford is Islamaphobic and does not believe in climate change. 

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."

Trailblazing women in politics: A historical perspective

As Kamala Harris makes history in her current run for the presidency, we reflect on some previous female candidates who also threw their hats in the ring.

The Unthinkable Happens: Trump Wins

His message of "Make America Great Again" apparently resonated with enough voters.

Cleve Jones: This Labor Day, Remember Unions Have Our Back

The civil rights icon talks about his work with UNITE HERE, and how unions like this lift us all up.