Florida attorney general calls for cancellation of 'demonic' Christmas drag show in Pensacola
The Republican AG claims it will harm children, even though the event is adults-only. Also, it's not demonic.
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Politics
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.
How the government shutdown is affecting LGBTQ+ people — and what bad legislation is upcoming
Our community is suffering from the shutdown and has fights ahead.
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The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year — and how locals are fighting back
The states are predictably very red.
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10 LGBTQ+ leaders who've changed the face of global politics
With Rob Jetten poised to become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister, we're looking back at the queer trailblazers and what their leadership means for the next generation.
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Nancy Pelosi, retiring from Congress, leaves a record as a champion of LGBTQ+ equality
Pelosi has been one of the leading advocates for the LGBTQ+ community.
November 06 2025 4:28 PM
Wisconsin bill would allow lawsuits against doctors that provide gender-affirming care
A new bill in Wisconsin would allow gender-affirming care patients to sue their doctors.
November 06 2025 12:57 PM
Nancy Pelosi, fierce LGBTQ+ ally, announces retirement
“I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the first to know I will not be seeking reelection to Congress with a grateful heart,” the former House speaker said.
November 06 2025 9:04 AM
Queer ex-Marine Corps drill instructor channels leadership & Netflix’s ‘Boots’ in Arizona congressional run
Democrat JoAnna Mendoza told The Advocate that her life's story has prepared her to run for Congress.
November 06 2025 7:00 AM
AOC says this is why Marjorie Taylor Greene turned on Trump
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims MTG is on a "revenge tour."
November 05 2025 6:20 PM
This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor
Eria Deuso has become the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania.
November 05 2025 1:19 PM
LGBTQ+ young people are politically engaged — but it's complicated
Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.
November 05 2025 12:00 PM
Spectacular Republican losses prove MAGA's transphobic playbook doesn't win elections
Across the country, voters chose inclusion, empathy, and competence over cruelty and division.
November 05 2025 11:38 AM
Zohran Mamdani will continue 'standing up' for transgender people as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.
November 05 2025 11:30 AM
Gay Republican John Reid loses Virginia lieutenant governor race after scandal-marred campaign
His Democratic opponent, Ghazala Hashmi, made history as the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office in the U.S.
November 04 2025 10:35 PM
Here is New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's LGBTQ+ rights record
The newly elected mayor has been a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
November 04 2025 9:45 PM
Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history
Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.
November 04 2025 9:41 PM
LGBTQ+ ally Abigail Spanberger trounces anti-trans Republican to win Virginia governor’s race
The Advocate is reporting live from Spanberger's election night victory event.
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November 04 2025 7:55 PM
Here are LGBTQ+ political candidate races you should be watching today
The LGBTQ+ Victory Fund supports queer political candidates across the country. This year, they've endorsed 171 candidates appearing on the 2025 general election ballot. These are a few.
November 04 2025 12:55 PM
Trump's DOE sued (twice) for disqualifying LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers from loan forgiveness
Two lawsuits have been filed over a new DOE policy disqualifying LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers from student loan forgiveness.
November 04 2025 11:06 AM
Dick Cheney, former Republican vice president and supporter of marriage equality, is dead
Cheney held very conservative beliefs and was a war hawk, but he did not back a constitutional ban on marriage equality.
November 04 2025 7:51 AM