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Politics
In Politics, The Advocate presents the latest news about the political world. From Supreme Court rulings to state and federal laws, The Advocate reports on how politics shapes the day-to-day realities faced by members of the gay community. Read about LGBT leaders like Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin and their work to advance the causes of the LGBT rights movement in the United States and around the world. Find out about legislation related to same-sex marriage, adoption, and other issues in gay politics that will impact the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
Being Donald Trump’s niece drove Mary Trump to ketamine therapy
She writes about seeking help for depression in her new memoir. The news after she criticized Trump's Arlington National Cemetery visit.
August 30 2024 4:19 PM
New Hampshire Supreme Court upholds school policy against forced outing
The state's highest court ruled that a parent's challenge to a policy protecting student privacy was invalid.
August 30 2024 11:15 AM
Inside the massive protest against Project 2025 and anti-trans laws coming to D.C. (exclusive)
A renowned organizer for the upcoming Gender Liberation March tells The Advocate how you can attend — and why you should.
August 30 2024 10:05 AM
A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality
An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.
August 29 2024 5:45 PM
Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families
The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.
August 28 2024 1:40 PM
Watch Randy Rainbow take down 'shady' JD Vance in latest video
Rainbow lampoons Donald Trump's deeply unpopular running mate to the tune of a song from Funny Girl.
August 27 2024 5:02 PM
Former staffer accuses Florida Republican Fabian Basabe of sexually battering man at his Miami home
Two staffers have already made allegations against the lawmaker, but now one of them said Basabe groped at and tried to kiss an intoxicated friend of his.
August 27 2024 2:02 PM
Billie Jean King celebrates anniversary of women's voting rights, noting there's more to be done
She adds that many women of color had to wait for the right to vote.
August 27 2024 10:22 AM
Homophobic GOP governor candidate Mark Robinson is tanking hard in latest polls
Robinson, the first Black lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has a history of extreme rhetoric that's put him at odds even with members of his own party.
August 26 2024 4:31 PM
Ohio Republican could face disqualification under name change law aimed at trans candidates
Republican State Rep. Tex Fischer could be disqualified under the same law used to disqualify a transgender candidate, or even possibly removed from his seat.
August 26 2024 2:35 PM
A Prop 8 couple remembers how much of an LGBTQ+ ally Kamala Harris is
Kamala Harris officiated Kris Perry and Sandy Stier's wedding in 2013, just an hour after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on same-sex marriages in California.
August 24 2024 7:34 PM
Gay former staffer sues GOP Texas congressman over 'hostile work environment'
Alex Chadwell, who is gay, accused Rep. Troy Nehls, his chief of staff, and special adviser of regularly making homophobic comments at work like “gays go to hell."
August 23 2024 2:58 PM
California Sen. Laphonza Butler on Harris, the DNC, and Ann Coulter's bullying
“So many people can see themselves represented in what is being brought forth by Vice President Harris and Gov. Walz,” Butler said.
August 23 2024 2:44 PM
Kamala Harris rallies Democrats in stirring DNC acceptance speech, laying out her plan for America
“America, the path that led me here in recent weeks was no doubt, unexpected, but I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys,” Harris said.
August 23 2024 11:52 AM
Michigan's Dana Nessel: Republicans 'can pry this wedding band from my cold, dead, gay hand'
Nessel said that Kamala Harris' actions as Attorney General of California over 13 years ago "meant a lot" to her, as Harris "was fighting for families like mine."
August 22 2024 1:55 PM
Texas quietly blocks trans people from changing their gender on driver's licenses
The rule applies even if a person has updated their birth certificates, or even potentially if they have a court order.
August 22 2024 1:40 PM
Florida tourism website takes down its LGBTQ-dedicated page
Anyone who had the page bookmarked and tries to go to that section now will end up at a generic "Things To Do" page instead.
August 22 2024 1:21 PM
Tim Walz tells America who he is in impassioned DNC speech
Walz's speech came after warm-up acts including Bill Clinton and Oprah.
August 22 2024 11:28 AM
Pete Buttigieg inducted into LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame at DNC
“We know what we’re up against, but the most important thing is what we’re for," he said at an event in his honor.
August 21 2024 9:37 PM
