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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.

Andrea Jenkins
Politics
Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

February 26 2021 5:07 PM
Penny Young Nance
Politics
New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

February 26 2021 3:16 PM
Diaz
Politics
Two Republicans Backed Equality Act in 2019, Rejected It in 2021

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Elise Stefanik voted against the pro-LGBTQ+ bill two years after embracing it.

February 26 2021 2:23 PM
Rand Paul and Rachel Levine
Politics
Rand Paul Greets Biden Nominee Rachel Levine With Anti-Trans Rant

As a Senate committee considered Levine's nomination for assistant health secretary, Paul offered transphobic lies about gender-affirming health care.

February 25 2021 5:12 PM
Pride flag
Politics
House Passes Equality Act; Now on to Senate

The comprehensive civil rights bill would ban anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination in many aspects of life nationwide.

February 25 2021 5:04 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Hangs Sign Trolling Pol With Trans Child

The Republican affixed an anti-transgender poster on her office door reading, “There are TWO genders: Male & Female. Trust The Science!”

February 25 2021 3:18 PM
South Dakota Capitol
Transgender
South Dakota House Advances Dangerous Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The bill, which now goes to the state Senate, would prevent trans girls and women from competing on female teams.

February 24 2021 9:45 PM
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