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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.

Joe Biden
Politicians
Joe Biden Launches National Program to Help LGBT Youth

The former vice president has joined forces with YMCA of the USA for a good cause.

May 21 2018 8:09 PM
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Hillary Clinton’s Yale Commencement Speech
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At Yale Speech, Hillary Clinton Recounts Sexism From Harvard Professor

Secretary Clinton gave Yale University’s commencement speech, where she joked about the election, the Russia investigation, and shared an important story about misogyny.

May 21 2018 6:52 PM
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Gay Rights Activist Cleve Jones Tweets About Harvey Milk’s Megaphone Now Displayed In The Smithsonian Museum
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The Bullhorn of Harvey Milk and Cleve Jones Displayed at Smithsonian

One of the most familiar emblems from the early days of the gay rights movement is now in the Smithsonian Museum: Harvey Milk’s bullhorn.

May 21 2018 6:35 PM
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Hacker Broadcasts Gay Porn During California Congressional Debate
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Gay Porn Shown During California Congressional Debate

When viewers tuned in to watch a live stream of a political forum on Thursday night they instead got brief clips of gay porn. 

May 21 2018 2:18 PM
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Trump's Rule by Chaos Is Working

Setting the world on fire is distracting Trump's base from the truth of his collusion and obstruction, writes former FBI agent Susan SurfTone.

May 21 2018 5:32 AM
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Staunch HIV Activist Prince Harry Is Married
May 19 2018 11:00 AM
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Kansas Governor Signs Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Into Law

The measure allows faith-based agencies, even those using taxpayer funds, to turn away prospective parents who offend their religious beliefs.

May 18 2018 7:12 PM
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