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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.

Carlos Elizondo and Joe Biden
Politics
Gay Man Carlos Elizondo Named White House Social Secretary

Elizondo is the first member of the LGBTQ+ community to be selected for a post by President-elect Joe Biden but likely won't be the last.

November 25 2020 2:18 PM
Becca Balint
Politics
Lesbian Named Vermont's First Woman Senate President Pro Tempore

Becca Balint will also be the first member of the LGBTQ+ community in the post.

November 24 2020 12:57 PM
Mondaire Jones
Politics
Mondaire Jones, One of 1st Black Gay Congressmen, Is Freshman Leader

Jones, one of two Black gay men elected to Congress this month, will be the freshman class's representative to House leadership.

November 19 2020 4:09 PM
Barack Obama and Margaret Arlene Payne
Politics
Barack Obama's Lesbian Aunt Sparked His Evolution on LGBTQ+ Rights

In his A Promised Land memoir, the former president said he used to use antigay slurs, like the f word, without concern.

November 19 2020 1:22 PM
Trump Giuliani
Commentary
The Two Biggest Losers: Trump and Giuliani

The bigoted New York septuagenarians team up for one last hurrah.

November 19 2020 12:39 PM
AIDS Posters
Art
Vintage AIDS Activism Posters on Display for World AIDS Day Exhibit
A new West Hollywood exhibit draws a line from the past to the present.
November 18 2020 8:00 AM
Joe Biden
Politics
Biden Names Former Samuel Alito Law Clerk as White House Counsel

Incoming counsel Dana Remus also worked with conservative senator Mike Lee, as well as Biden and Barack Obama.

November 17 2020 10:53 PM
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