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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.

Jennifer Pritzker
Business
Trans Billionaire May Move Out of Tennessee Over Anti-LGBTQ Bills

"As a transgender woman, these unnecessary and hurtful laws are personal to me," Jennifer Pritzker said.

April 20 2021 4:43 PM
Pulse Survivor Brandon Wolf: Stop Accepting Gun Violence
Politics
Pulse Survivor Brandon Wolf: Stop Accepting Gun Violence

Wolf discusses gun safety reform, his recent meeting with Biden, and what the media gets wrong about mass shootings.

April 20 2021 2:54 PM
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Condemns 'Homophobic' Attacks Post-Shooting
Politics
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Condemns 'Homophobic' Attacks Post-Shooting

Chicago's lesbian mayor is being critiqued for her response to the police killing of a 13-year-old, but she says some of the criticism is getting too personal.

April 19 2021 3:32 PM
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum
Politics
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Sent to Governors in Four States

Will Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota (pictured) break with his fellow Republicans to veto homophobic and transphobic bills?

April 15 2021 9:56 PM
Pence
Politics
Mike Pence's Heart Doesn't Work, Has Pacemaker Installed

The news of Pence's condition complicates his presidential ambitions.

April 15 2021 9:35 PM
Waters
Politics
Maxine Waters to Jim Jordan at Fauci Hearing: 'Shut Your Mouth'

Rep. Waters wasn't the only one who lost her temper with Jordan's bullying tactics.

April 15 2021 5:36 PM
Schumer
Politics
What Senate Majority Leader Schumer Is Saying About the Equality Act

The New York Senator talks about the current chances of the LGBTQ+ legislation — and how we can help pass it. 

April 14 2021 12:30 PM
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