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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, we report on how politics shapes the day-to-day realities faced by members of the gay community. Read about LGBT leaders like Brian Sims and Tammy Baldwin, and their work to advance the LGBT rights movement in the United States and around the world. Learn 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.

Donald Trump Jr. Further Victimizes Amber Heard to Get Back at Johnny Depp
Politics
Donald Trump Jr. Further Victimizes Amber Heard to Get Back at Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp threatened Donald Trump. Naturally, Trump Jr. further victimized Depp's ex. 

June 26 2017 8:33 PM
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Milo Yiannopoulos
Politics
Milo Yiannopoulos's Book Party Moved After Being Booked as Gay Pride Event

The venue's owner discovered that the event was not a Pride celebration but rather a release of Dangerous, the alt-right provocateur's self-published book.

June 26 2017 6:57 PM
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Why June 26 Is a Momentous Day for LGBT Equality
Politics
Why June 26 Is a Momentous Day for LGBT Equality

With today's Arkansas ruling, there have now been five pro-equality Supreme Court decisions issued on this date.

June 26 2017 5:42 PM
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Gorsuch Shows His Far-Right, Anti-LGBT Spots
Politics
Neil Gorsuch Is Already Going After LGBT Rights

Trump's first Supreme Court pick dissents from a pro-LGBT ruling and takes further right-wing stances on the travel ban and gun rights.

June 26 2017 2:55 PM
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Marisa and Terrah Pavan
Marriage Equality
Supreme Court Tells Arkansas It Must List Same-Sex Couples on Birth Certificates

The justices marked the two-year anniversary of their Obergefell ruling with a summary ruling that repeatedly cited it.

June 26 2017 11:30 AM
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Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig
Marriage Equality
Supreme Court Will Decide Whether Bakers Must Serve Same-Sex Couples

A Colorado baker says the Constitution gives him the right to deny service to a same-sex couple getting married.

June 26 2017 10:51 AM
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The Deadly Consequences of Texas
Commentary
The Deadly Consequences of Texas’ New Bill

Kristopher Sharp, an out survivor of the foster care system in Texas, says a new Lone Star law places bigotry over kids' lives.

June 26 2017 5:32 AM
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