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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.

Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell
Politics
Idris Elba, Naomi Campbell Call on Ghana to Protect LGBTQ+ Citizens

“We are in awe of your strength, your bravery, and your audacity to be true to who you are even when it is dangerous to do so," an open letter signed by the stars reads.

March 02 2021 4:32 PM
Newman
Politics
Rep. Marie Newman on Her Victory Against Marjorie Taylor Greene

“When bullies know that they are wrong, they dig in, then they act like the victim, and then they dig in even further.”

March 02 2021 3:36 PM
Donald Trump
Politics
Among CPAC Lies, Trump Says Women's Sports Threatened by Trans People

“Joe Biden and the Democrats are even pushing policies that would destroy women’s sports,” the former president claimed at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

March 01 2021 2:52 PM
Andrea Jenkins
Politics
Congress Honors Trans Politician Andrea Jenkins, Other Black Leaders

The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.

February 26 2021 5:07 PM
Penny Young Nance
Politics
New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

February 26 2021 3:16 PM
Diaz
Politics
Two Republicans Backed Equality Act in 2019, Rejected It in 2021

Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Elise Stefanik voted against the pro-LGBTQ+ bill two years after embracing it.

February 26 2021 2:23 PM
Rand Paul and Rachel Levine
Politics
Rand Paul Greets Biden Nominee Rachel Levine With Anti-Trans Rant

As a Senate committee considered Levine's nomination for assistant health secretary, Paul offered transphobic lies about gender-affirming health care.

February 25 2021 5:12 PM
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