Don't be 'weak and gay,' Missouri Republican candidate says in campaign video
Secretary of state hopeful Valentina Gomez was already infamous for a video showing her burning LGBTQ-themed books.
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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.
Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member
Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in the state's third district, solidifying his spot in history.
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Mississippi governor signs transgender bathroom ban
Mississippi’s new law stands in contrast to the expanded federal rules against discrimination under Title IX.
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Texas sees jump in reported ant-LGBTQ+ hate crime incidents as Republican lawmakers push homophobic bills
The surge in hate coincides with a record number of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the Lone Star state.
May 11 2024 10:00 AM
Donald Trump says he'll revoke Joe Biden's protections for trans people 'on day one'
“We’re gonna end it on day one … the whole thing is crazy,” Trump said on a Philadelphia talk show.
May 10 2024 2:14 PM
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris celebrate the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces at White House event
Lesbian point guard Chelsea Gray spoke with The Advocate after the East Room ceremony.
May 10 2024 12:51 PM
South Carolina has passed a gender-affirming care ban. Here's what families can do
Gov. Henry McMaster is likely to sign a gender-affirming care ban into law, but families in South Carolina still have options.
May 09 2024 4:55 PM
Barron Trump to be a Florida delegate at the Republican National Convention this summer
Barron, who turned 18 in March, joins several other family members – Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump – who were also selected.
May 09 2024 10:41 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene finally did it: She triggered motion to end Mike Johnson’s run as Speaker of the House
The Georgia Republican triggered a privileged motion to vacate the office of Speaker of the House on Wednesday afternoon.
May 08 2024 5:28 PM
6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments
From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.
May 08 2024 12:37 PM
Months after threesome scandal, Bridget Ziegler attacks protections for Florida transgender students
Ziegler helped pass an anti-trans measure at a Florida school district.
May 08 2024 11:38 AM
RFK Jr. attacks gender-affirming care for minors while admitting he has brain worms. Really.
In a very real development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is attacking transgender youth’s access to health care while admitting that a parasite has eaten part of his brain.
May 08 2024 11:23 AM
Who is Kristi Noem? A look at the anti-LGBTQ+, dog-killing governor and vice president aspirant
Noem was once a rising star in the Republican Party. Her new autobiography may bring about her fall. Here's what you need to know.
May 08 2024 7:23 AM
West Virginia governor’s race is a battle of who can be the most anti-trans
The final weeks of the gubernatorial contest have featured a series of one-upmanship ads about who will be the most anti-trans governor.
May 07 2024 7:43 PM
Texas voters make history electing first LGBTQ+ state senator
The citizens of ruby red Texas have elected the state’s first LGBTQ+ senator: Molly Cook.
May 07 2024 5:02 PM
'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, still in prison, quietly ends presidential campaign
Joe Exotic has seemingly withdrawn himself from the race for president without a word.
May 07 2024 3:48 PM
South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's
Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.
May 06 2024 4:37 PM
Rhode Island advances law protecting doctors who provide abortions & gender-affirming care
Eleven years (to the day) after passing marriage equality, Rhode Island lawmakers took another notable step to protect LGBTQ+ health care.
May 06 2024 4:28 PM
Mississippi Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill at last-minute
The bill would ban trans folks from using bathrooms, locker rooms, and dorms aligned with their gender identity.
May 04 2024 11:39 AM
Who is Jane Rigby, the lesbian scientist who just received a Medal of Freedom?
The chief scientist at the world’s most powerful telescope is also an out lesbian and mom of one.
May 04 2024 11:22 AM