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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.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Politics
AOC: End Filibuster to Protect Marriage Equality and More

The move would allow the Senate to write marriage equality, abortion rights, and other rights into federal law, Ocasio-Cortez points out.

1:46 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris, RuPaul's Drag Race Star Shangela, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the Naval Observatory for LGBTQ+ Pride
Exclusives
Exclusive: Vice President Harris Hosts Historic LGBTQ+ Pride Reception

The Biden-Harris administration is highlighting its support for the LGBTQ+ community and raising concerns that Republicans are attacking Americans' rights this election cycle.

11:30 AM
Donald Trump and Randy Rainbow
Politics
Randy Rainbow & the Internet Mock Donald Trump Over Jan. 6 Hearings

It comes after explosive testimony by a former White House aide who gave detailed testimony at Tuesday's January 6 hearing.

9:30 AM
Los Angeles Pride
Pride
13 Vintage Photos of Los Angeles's Queer Pride from One Archives 
The City of Angels was having its own LGBTQ+ awakening years before Stonewall.
June 28 2022 8:00 PM
Transgender march
Transgender
Study Shows Democratic Support for Trans Rights, Republican Hostility

The new study from the Pew Research Center also shows a majority of Americans refusing to acknowledge trans identity.

June 28 2022 10:00 AM
Chasten Buttigieg and his husband Pete
Politics
6 Times Chasten Buttigieg Brilliantly Clapped Back on Social Media
Pete Buttigieg's husband Chasten Buttigieg has made a name for himself for his social media presence, including calling out people for their anti-LGBTQ+ comments.
June 27 2022 3:37 PM
Carl Nassib to Match $100k in Trevor Project Donations in New Video
Out Traveler
Carl Nassib to Match $100k in Trevor Project Donations in New Video
June 26 2022 11:21 AM
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