State Economies Suffer When Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Laws: Study
Such laws make people less likely to relocate to those states, says a University of Houston study.
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Politics
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.
This Gay School Board Member Has Choice Words for the Zieglers' Bisexual Tryst and Allegations
Bridget Ziegler, who has supported anti-LGBTQ+ policies, chaired a school board meeting where Tom Edwards was called a groomer by homophobes.
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Transphobic Republican Debate Condemned as 'Failure of Leadership and of Journalism' by GLAAD
The LGBTQ+ group is denouncing the misinformation spread by most of the candidates and one moderator.
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Pink Praises Hometown for Voting Out Book-Banning School Board
The new school board president, who had fought against book bans, was sworn in on a stack of them.
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Meet the Man New York Democrats Want to Replace George Santos
Democrats are hoping to put a former congressman in the seat left vacant following George Santos's expulsion.
December 08 2023 12:39 PM
Lady Bunny Bashes Republicans for Drag Bans, But Says Democrats Aren't Innocent Either
Lady Bunny talks about her holiday special, Lady Bunny: A Very Blue X-Mas, as well as her thoughts on drag bans and the political landscape.
December 07 2023 5:24 PM
Pennsylvania School District Quickly Reverses Far-Right Policies Under Democratic Control
People were so happy with the newly Democrat-controlled school board that they tailgated before the meeting.
December 07 2023 1:37 PM
Fourth Republican Debate Serves Up Most Transphobia So Far
There were false assertions about gender-affirming care, a dig at Dylan Mulvaney, and one candidate calling trans identity a disorder.
December 07 2023 12:53 AM
Watch AOC Defend Transgender Americans in Heated Congressional Hearing
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted anti-trans legislation targeting girls in sports at a hearing dripping with transphobia.
December 06 2023 7:10 PM
Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Gov. Tony Evers had promised to veto the bill, and he keeps his promises, he said Wednesday.
December 06 2023 5:40 PM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Sets Date for Special Election to Replace George Santos
Here's when the election is being held.
December 06 2023 3:21 PM
Kevin McCarthy, Former Speaker of the House, Says He's Quitting Congress
McCarthy’s departure marks the end of a turbulent congressional career and the beginning of a new chapter in GOP politics.
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December 06 2023 12:04 PM
Donald Trump Declares He’d Be Dictator ‘On Day One’ if Reelected
A dictator for a day? Former President Donald Trump apparently sees nothing wrong with that.
December 06 2023 9:33 AM
Mike Johnson Laments the Number of Queer Kids in GOP Fundraising Email
Johnson had made a similar statement in an interview with a right-wing activist shortly before he became House speaker.
December 05 2023 4:44 PM
Florida Democrats Call for GOP Chair and His Wife to Resign Over Rape Allegations & ‘Staggering Hypocrisy’
Facing criminal allegations against Christian Ziegler and charges of deep-seated hypocrisy against Bridget Ziegler of Moms for Liberty, Florida Democrats are advocating for their swift departure from political positions.
December 05 2023 1:53 PM
Moms for Liberty Sex Scandal Causes Pennsylvania Chapter to Split From National Group
The Northumberland County chapter breaks away to establish the Northumberland County Academic Alliance, distancing itself from national organization’s scandals.
December 05 2023 11:34 AM
Unmasking George Santos: Inside ‘The Fabulist’ With Author Mark Chiusano
Chiusano speaks with The Advocate about the making of his book about the disgraced former congressman, revealing a tale of deception and ambition in modern American politics.
December 04 2023 7:12 PM
Rape and Threesome Accusations Stalk Florida GOP Leaders
The scandal prompted political leaders from both sides of the aisle to demand Ziegler resign as GOP state chair, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
December 04 2023 4:53 PM
George Santos Videos Now Selling for $400 on Cameo
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos took to Cameo for a new venture, offering personalized messages, including one to bi Nebraska state Senator Megan Hunt.
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December 04 2023 2:19 PM
HBO Acquires Rights to Book on Disgraced Lawmaker George Santos for Upcoming Film
George Santos' story is getting the HBO-treatment.
December 03 2023 12:02 AM