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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.

Proud Boys rally in Oregon
Politics
Florida 'Vote Trump or Else' Email Claims to Be From Proud Boys

A queer voter who received the threatening email shared it with the state's largest LGBTQ+ rights group, which is calling for a federal investigation.

1 hour 32 min ago
Charmaine McGuffey
Politics
Lesbian Sheriff Candidate: I Know Discrimination and Will Fight It

Ohio's Charmaine McGuffey, running to be one of the few out sheriffs in the nation, highlights her experiences in a new campaign ad.

October 20 2020 2:49 PM
Georgette Gomez
Politics
Georgette Gómez Out to Make LGBTQ+, Latinx History in Run for Congress

Gómez, running in a San Diego district, would be the first queer Latinx person in the U.S. House. 

October 19 2020 4:15 PM
Kirstie Alley and Bianca Del Rio
Politics
Bianca Del Rio Drags Kirstie Alley Over Trump-Voting Tweet

Look who’s talking about things she doesn’t understand.

October 19 2020 3:18 PM
Rick Hodges and Jim Obergefell
Politics
Obergefell and Hodges Come Together to Oppose Amy Coney Barrett

The two men named in the Supreme Court's marriage equality decision say Barrett will endanger hard-won rights.

October 19 2020 2:47 PM
Donald Trump and Samantha Guthrie
Politics
Trump’s Lesbian Niece Adds Her Own Shade to 'Crazy Uncle' Comment

The comment arose from Trump’s defense of his tweeting of false conspiracy theories during his Thursday town hall.

October 16 2020 3:52 PM
Mieke Haeck and Joe Biden
Politics
Biden Vows to Mom of Transgender Girl He'll Protect LGBTQ+ Rights

“There should be zero discrimination,” Biden said at his Thursday town hall event.

October 16 2020 3:06 PM
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