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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.
“We’re in the fight of our lives,” Craig said in an interview with The Advocate. “But I’m holding up pretty well, and I’m up for the fight.”
This is the time to lock arms with other marginalized people, which is what Harvey Milk would do, Black says.
As immigration raids and protests sweep LA, California's queer groups say "LGBTQ+ immigrants are especially vulnerable."
The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act targets the trans military ban, the "two sexes" order, and more.
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
Pocan grilled Russell Vought, one of the creators of the far-right policy blueprint, in a congressional hearing.
“Knowing he would be there made my attendance more crucial," drag queen Mari Con Carne told The Advocate.
Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.
Jones, who was undersecretary of the Air Force in Joe Biden's administration, beat Rolando Pablos in a runoff election.
“I think Pride Month is an opportunity to highlight his story even more,” U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia told The Advocate.
A Republican senator objected, keeping Schiff's resolution from winning unanimous consent.
"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.
With calm defiance and procedural precision, Rep. Melanie Stansbury turned a House hearing into a masterclass in how Democrats can confront anti-trans attacks with facts, strategy, and moral clarity.
It’s wrong and un-American to remove Milk's name from a Navy ship, the gay congressman says.
“This is just another attempt by extremist Republican politicians to further their anti-transgender agenda,” U.S. Rep. Mark Takano said.
They rallied to bring the 31-year-old makeup artist back from CECOT in El Salvador.
The president won't recognize Pride Month, but the gay GOP group still wants to hang out in the Manhattan property.
The largest Protestant denomination in the U.S. will consider a measure this week in support of banning marriage equality.
The exhibit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt at the venerable St. Thomas’ Parish in Washington, D.C., features panels for the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington members who died of the disease.
The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.
