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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.

Lesley Briones and Benjamin Chou
Politics
Gay Asian American Candidate Benjamin Chou Calls Opponent's Ad Racist

Chou says a doctored image in rival Lesley Briones's ad "seeks to reinforce negative stereotypes" of Asian Americans. View it below.

4:50 PM
Student Who Led Don't Say Gay Protest Can't Run for Class President
News
Gay Florida Student Who Led Protest Can't Run for Class President

The student said he was suspended for handing out Pride flags at a school protest against Florida's "don't say gay" law.

10:38 AM
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara
Politics
The Lesbian Who Could Replace Madison Cawthorn and More Primary News

Lesbian minister and activist Jasmine Beach-Ferrara won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat from North Carolina, among several other LGBTQ+ victories Tuesday.

May 18 2022 8:14 PM
Kenyatta Wade El Sims
Politics
Mixed Results for LGBTQ+ Pols in Pennsylvania Primary — Plus a First

State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims didn't win bids for higher office, but Kenyatta will stay in the legislature and may be joined by the state's first nonbinary lawmaker.

May 18 2022 12:57 AM Updated
Tina Kotek
Politics
Lesbian Tina Kotek Wins Democratic Primary for Oregon Governor

If she prevails in November, Kotek will be the nation's first out lesbian governor.

May 18 2022 12:31 AM
Reggie Bullock
Sports
NBA Star Reggie Bullock Is Award Finalist for His LGBTQ+ Advocacy

The Dallas Mavericks guard-forward has been working with several LGBTQ+ rights organizations in the Dallas area. 

May 17 2022 12:17 PM
President Joe Biden
Politics
Biden Expresses 'Support and Solidarity' for LGBTQ+ People Globally

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Biden said attacks on the community “cannot be tolerated.”

May 17 2022 8:45 AM
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