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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.

Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi
Politics
Democratic Platform Promises Bold Action for Racial, LGBTQ+ Equality

The platform is the first from either major party to mention trans women of color, nonbinary people, and much more.

August 04 2020 4:10 PM
Ianne Fields Stewart
Transgender
This Activist Ensures Black Trans People Don't Go Hungry

Ianne Fields Stewart discusses her organization, The Okra Project, which brings home-cooked meals to trans folks.

August 04 2020 11:16 AM
Corrigan
Politics
Trump Appointee Who Denounced U.S. as 'Homo-Empire' Fired

Merritt Corrigan was ousted from the U.S. Agency for International Development after unleashing further anti-LGBTQ+ tirades.

August 03 2020 11:44 PM
Atlanta City Council member Antonio Brown
Crime
Out Atlanta City Council Member Antonio Brown Indicted for Fraud

Brown, a Black bisexual man, is accused of falsifying information to obtain loans. He says he'll fight the charges and won't resign.

August 03 2020 2:37 PM
John Lewis
Politics
Stop at Rainbow Crosswalks Honors John Lewis's LGBTQ+ Rights Legacy

The funeral procession for Lewis stopped at the crosswalks in a heavily LGBTQ+ Atlanta neighborhood.

July 30 2020 4:24 PM
Gina Ortiz Jones
Politics
Gina Ortiz Jones Is Out to Make History in Texas

Jones, who almost became Texas's first out congressional representative in 2018, is aiming for that goal again this year.

July 30 2020 2:31 PM
Barr
Politics
Out Rep. David Cicilline Elicits Shocking Admission From AG Bill Barr

The Rhode Island congressman forced Trump's top domestic lackey to admit the truth.

July 28 2020 3:50 PM
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