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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, we report on how politics shapes the day-to-day realities faced by members of the gay community. Read about LGBT leaders like Brian Sims and Tammy Baldwin, and their work to advance the LGBT rights movement in the United States and around the world. Learn 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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Marisa and Terrah Pavan
Marriage Equality
Supreme Court Tells Arkansas It Must List Same-Sex Couples on Birth Certificates

The justices marked the two-year anniversary of their Obergefell ruling with a summary ruling that repeatedly cited it.

11:30 AM
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Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig
Marriage Equality
Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Bakers Must Serve Same-Sex Couples

A Colorado baker says the Constitution gives him the right to deny service to a same-sex couple getting married.

10:51 AM
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The Deadly Consequences of Texas
Commentary
The Deadly Consequences of Texas’ New Bill

Kristopher Sharp, an out survivor of the foster care system in Texas, says a new Lone Star law places bigotry over kids' lives.

5:32 AM
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Nikki Haley
Politics
Nikki Haley Was Booed at N.Y. Pride and Can't Fathom Why

Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations condemned the booing as hateful.

2:53 AM
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Trans Military Ban
Transgender
Military Leaves Trans Service Members in Limbo

The Human Rights Campaign is criticizing the Pentagon for not yet moving ahead with a permanent end to the trans military ban.

June 25 2017 1:48 PM
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William C. Bradford
Politics
Trump's DOE Pick Has History of Transphobic, Racist, and Misogynist Tweets

Also, William C. Bradford is Islamaphobic and does not believe in climate change. 

June 24 2017 8:04 PM
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Alan Cumming
Politics
Alan Cumming Takes Up the Cause of a Former Costar

Cumming and PETA are calling for the release of 11 chimpanzees, including one who appeared in a film with the actor, from a Missouri facility.

June 24 2017 3:52 AM
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