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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.

How to Get Republicans to Support Trans Rights
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How to Get Republicans to Support Trans Rights

A surprising number of conservatives can be swayed on equality, according to a new survey.

5:24 AM
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This Week in the Resistance: Biden to "Hold Trump Accountable"
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This Week in the Resistance: Biden Says 'Hold Trump Accountable'

This week, former Vice President Joe Biden asks the LGBT community to "hold Trump accountable," Wonder Woman continues to soar, and Star Trek diversity critics are taken to task.

June 22 2017 5:39 PM
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Cincinnati Renames Street To Honor Marriage Equality Pioneers
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Cincinnati Renames Street to Honor Marriage Equality Pioneers

City Council members voted unanimously to rename a street after the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that declared same-sex marriage legal nationwide. 

June 22 2017 5:26 PM
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Cut $1 Trillion In Medicaid
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Senate GOP Releases Bill to Cut $1 Trillion In Medicaid

This morning, Senate Republicans released details on their health bill, which will severely affect lower-income people, including those with HIV. The wealthy would benefit as the poor die. 

June 22 2017 4:02 PM
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Court Lets Anti-LGBT Mississippi Law Go Into Effect

An appeals court lifted an injunction against the draconian "license to discriminate" law.

June 22 2017 3:10 PM
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Drag Queen Shea Coulee on the Importance of Drag Under Trump
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Shea Coulee on the Importance of Black Excellence Under Trump

RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Shea Coulee spoke to The Advocate about what it means to be an African-American drag queen in the Trump era.
 

June 22 2017 2:22 PM
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Here's Why Lambda Legal Opened a D.C. Office
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Here's Why Lambda Legal Opened a D.C. Office

CEO Rachel B. Tiven explained the LGBT rights at stake under the Trump administration at the West Coast Liberty Awards.

June 22 2017 12:40 PM
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