Kansas City's ex-LGBTQ Commission chair Justice Horn opens up about why he resigned (exclusive)
Justice Horn spoke to The Advocate exclusively about his decision to quit his job and move to a quieter area.
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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.
An Arizona Republican blocked a total abortion ban, betraying the GOP — and her judge husband
Shawnna Bolick’s vote was the deciding factor in overturning a total abortion ban from 1864 — a ban her husband, a state Supreme Court justice, voted in favor of.
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Even more salacious details emerge about the Zieglers' sex lives as they seek evidence be suppressed
A police report detailed Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of Moms For Liberty, giving her husband directions as he prowled Sarasota bars seeking threesome partners.
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Democrats introduce bill to aid older LGBTQ+ Americans in rural areas
The Elder Pride Act would establish a grant program to improve services for this population.
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Rep. Robert Garcia calls out Peru for classifying trans, intersex & nonbinary people as mentally ill
The California Democrat, who is Peruvian American, called the move ‘discriminatory, dangerous and shameful.’
May 16 2024 5:10 PM
Lauren Boebert didn't show up at her teen son's trial — but she's attending Donald Trump's
Tyler Boebert, 19, appeared in court last week without his mother or a lawyer.
May 16 2024 2:14 PM
Molly Cook, Texas's first out LGBTQ+ state senator, is ready to make change (exclusive)
The emergency room nurse and grassroots organizer will advocate for both incremental and revolutionary change.
May 16 2024 11:00 AM
Behind the lens & the drag with ‘Queen of New York’ director Emma Fidel (EXCLUSIVE)
Emmy-nominated director Emma Fidel shares her exhilarating journey capturing the groundbreaking political campaign of Marti Cummings, which is streaming exclusively on the Advocate Channel.
May 15 2024 11:00 AM
Biden challenges Trump to debate: ' I hear you’re free on Wednesdays'
“Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again,” Biden said.
May 15 2024 10:09 AM
Months after election, gay House candidate Evan Low will be on November ballot. Here's what happened
Low, currently a member of the California Assembly, is running for a U.S. House seat from Silicon Valley.
May 15 2024 9:03 AM
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.
May 14 2024 9:46 PM
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.
May 14 2024 5:38 PM
Mississippi governor signs transgender bathroom ban
Mississippi’s new law stands in contrast to the expanded federal rules against discrimination under Title IX.
May 14 2024 12:49 PM
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