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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.

Gina Ortiz Jones and Shawn Skelly
Politics
Senate Confirms Historic LGBTQ+ Nominees to Defense Department

Gina Ortiz Jones, a lesbian, was confirmed as undersecretary of the Air Force, and Shawn Skelly, who is trans, was confirmed as assistant secretary of defense for readiness.

July 22 2021 9:53 PM
Daniels
Commentary
Political Pundits Can Now Be Gay Black Men Who Wear Nail Polish

Politico's Eugene Daniels represents a refreshing departure from the days when commentators were all old angry white men.

July 20 2021 6:21 PM
Mike Pence
Politics
Pence's 'Political Career Over' as '24 Presidential Nom Slips Away

The former vice president is an archconservative and thoroughly anti-LGBTQ+, but many Republicans haven't forgiven his "betrayal" of Donald Trump.

July 19 2021 6:53 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
Politics
Minnesota Governor Signs Order Restricting Conversion Therapy

Gov. Tim Walz's order will prevent state agencies and private insurers from paying for such therapy for minors and vulnerable adults.

July 15 2021 3:25 PM
Lindsey Graham
Business
Lindsey Graham Willing to 'Go to War for Chick-fil-A's Principles'

The Republican senator is outraged because some Notre Dame students and staff don't want one of the homophobe-run company's restaurants on campus.

July 14 2021 7:20 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Trans Parents Child Abusers

Greene, outraged by a clip of a trans woman attempting to breastfeed, says the woman and her husband should lose custody of their child.

July 14 2021 3:57 PM
Republican nominee for governor in New Jersey, Jack Ciattarelli
News
GOP Candidate Slams LGBTQ+ and ‘Sodomy’ Education In Schools

Jack Ciattarelli, a candidate in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, delivered an anti-LGBTQ+ speech to a crowd at a gun range. 

July 14 2021 11:33 AM
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