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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.
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News

What is antifa, and can Donald Trump label it a 'terrorist' group?

Here's what you need to know about antifa; what it is, what it isn't, and what Trump could do.

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Kamala Harris reveals why she didn't pick Pete Buttigieg as her running mate in 2024

He was her "first choice,” but “we were already asking a lot of America,” the former vice president and 2024 Democratic presidential nominee wrote.
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Ben & Jerry's founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, says he's 'been silenced' over LGBTQ+ rights

Jerry Greenfield said Ben & Jerry's parent company wouldn't let him defend "the rights of immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ community."

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Law

Texas doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth committed 'no legal violations'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton haw quietly withdrawn the lawsuit against doctor accused of providing gender-affirming care.

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News

Human Rights Campaign calls on LGBTQ+ community to dream & to fight for equality at national dinner

In the wake of unprecedented political attacks on the trans community, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization is stepping in to change hearts and minds.

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News

New York Post targets trans people with ‘harmful’ reporting on Charlie Kirk murder, critics say

The right-wing outlet has tried to tie the killing of the political commentator to the transgender community.

US Rep Nancy Mace Mayor Muriel Bowser
Politics

Unhinged Nancy Mace attacks D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over race, gender & LGBTQ+ businesses in House hearing

"I’m a woman. You’re looking at one,” Bowser shot back at one point.
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Politics

Donald Trump tries — again — to designate 'antifa' as a terrorist organization

He took the action days after the murder of Charlie Kirk, where authorities say ammunition casings with anti-fascism messages were found.

US Sens Tammy Baldwin Wisconsin Lisa Murkowski Alaska
Politics

Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski file bill to establish LGBTQ+ youth crisis line in law

Their legislation would revive the crisis line the Trump administration shut down.

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News

Scott Bessent’s mortgage history undercuts Trump’s case to oust Fed governor Lisa Cook

The gay MAGA treasury secretary also listed two homes as primary residences on mortgage documents.
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Politics

9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

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JD Vance declares war on left-leaning organizations while hosting Charlie Kirk podcast

The vice president gave an alarmingly authoritarian monologue at the conclusion of the podcast episode.

Robert Garcia, Sarah McBride, Julie Johnson
Politics

LGBTQ+ members of Congress demand Marco Rubio restore queer human rights violation tracking

U.S. Reps. Robert Garcia, Julie Johnson, and Sarah McBride led a letter questioning the secretary of state's decision to omit dangers faced by LGBTQ+ people around the globe.

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Voices

Alabama politicians could choose not to scapegoat trans people, but that would be humane

Opinion: In a state that prides itself on embodying the love of Christ, asking political leaders to exemplify Christ-like behavior shouldn’t be a lot to ask, Darian Aaron writes.

podcast host Charlie Kirk
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Can you really get fired for what you say about Charlie Kirk? A lawyer weighs in

The First Amendment may not be what you think it is.

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News

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension sparks congressional investigation

Rep. Robert Garcia is investigating why the comedian’s popular late-night show was pulled after the FCC commissioner threatened ABC over the host’s speech.

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Politics

Ilhan Omar, Nancy Mace fight over Mace's false claim that Omar celebrated Charlie Kirk's death

Mace says Omar should go back to Somalia, while Omar says Mace belongs in rehab.

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Politics

Republican lawmakers Nancy Mace and Ronny Jackson call for transgender people to be institutionalized

GOP U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ronny Jackson both called for the institutionalization of transgender people on Tuesday.

Michigan Rep. Josh Schriver
Politics

Some Michigan GOPers want to outlaw online porn — plus depictions of trans people or drag

The lead sponsor is Rep. Josh Schriver, who has tried to overturn marriage equality and classify abortion as homicide.

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Politics

Who are the Log Cabin Republicans, the LGBTQ+ conservative group?

It has long been the nation's leading LGBTQ+ Republican group. Here's where it's been and where it is now.