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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.

Mitch McConnell Delays Vote On Health Care Bill
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Mitch McConnell Delays Vote on Health Care Bill

Don't think the Republicans are giving up, though.

June 27 2017 7:43 PM
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LESBIAN ACTIVISM EXHIBIT
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Honoring the Lesbian Activists of the '90s

A new exhibit in West Hollywood recalls those (seemingly) halycon days.

June 27 2017 5:33 PM
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Second Circuit Courthouse
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Companies Say Federal Law Already Bans Antigay Discrimination

A group of corporations and organizations urged a federal appeals court to interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in this way.

June 27 2017 5:13 PM
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Tanzania's President Thinks Even Cows Are as Homophobic as He Is
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Tanzania's President Thinks Even Cows Are as Homophobic as He Is

President John Magufuli is determined to continue a regime of imprisoning men accused of being gay even if that means losing foreign aid.  

June 27 2017 3:28 PM
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Truth Wins Out founder Wayne Besen
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Another LGBT Advocacy Group Shutters

Truth Wins Out declares victory in its battle against "ex-gay therapy." 

June 27 2017 2:12 PM
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Donald Trump Jr. Further Victimizes Amber Heard to Get Back at Johnny Depp
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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
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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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