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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.

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Politics
Anti-LGBTQ+ QAnon Follower Competes in Georgia Congressional Runoff

Marjorie Taylor Greene has protested drag queen story hours and pushes conspiracy theories about government officials being Satanist child molesters.

36 min 19 sec ago
Kamala Harris
Politics
Kamala Harris Is Biden's VP Choice

Harris is a longtime LGBTQ+ ally and the first woman of color on a major-party presidential ticket.

4:36 PM
Shevrin Jones
Politics
Politician Hit With Antigay Robocalls After His Plasma Was Rejected

Florida voters are receiving texts saying Shevrin Jones “was discriminated against for recent homosexual contact.”

3:19 PM
Alex Morse
Politics
Gay Mayor Admits Relationships With Students, Won't Leave House Race

Alex Morse, running for Congress from Massachusetts, says all his relationships were consensual.

August 10 2020 4:45 PM
Jerry Falwell
Religion
Falwell on Leave From Liberty University in Wake of Racy Photo

The university announced Friday that Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an indefinite leave of absence as president after sharing a risque photo.

August 07 2020 4:32 PM Updated
Sims
Commentary
Rep. Brian Sims on the Dangers of Performative Allyship

The out politician says many centrist Republicans support minority rights when it's convenient and then drop them when it's no longer useful.

August 06 2020 3:15 PM
poland
World
LGBTQ+ People Flee Poland as Homophobic President Is Sworn In

Following years of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric from federal and local governments, a significant number of queer people are fleeing to more liberal countries. 

August 06 2020 2:34 PM
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