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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.

Many Voices, Many Stories
Transgender
NY Subway Poster Campaign Wants More Love for Trans Lives

Brooklyn-based, black LGBT activists raise awareness of poverty through uplifting stories in an MTA poster campaign.

1 hour 8 min ago
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Claire McCaskill
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Senators Tell of Sexual Harassment, But One Analyst Warns of 'War on Men'

Claire McCaskill (pictured) told her story of harassment on Meet the Press today, while an American Enterprise Institute staffer expressed concern about a "war on men."

October 22 2017 4:16 PM
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Sanders Cancels Appearance at Women's Convention to Focus on Puerto Rico
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Bernie Sanders Cancels Appearance at Women's Convention to Focus on Puerto Rico

After many dubbing a male speaker on the opening night of the convention inappropriate, the senator has stepped down.

October 20 2017 5:54 PM
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Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo
Women
Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo

#MeToo gives those who have suffered harassment and abuse a way to share their stories.

October 20 2017 2:33 PM
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Celebrity Chefs Support Gay Rights in Supreme Court Wedding Cake Case

Jose Andres, Elizabeth Falkner, and Carla Hall believe no other chef has the right to deny service to a same-sex couple.

October 20 2017 1:52 PM
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Saved by the Bell! Travel Ban suspended by Federal Court as Muslim LGBT voices call out to be heard
Commentary
The Judge Who Tossed Trump's Latest Muslim Ban Saved LGBT Lives

People fleeing oppression should not be punished or made into scapegoats, writes Glenn Magpantay. It's time for Trump to give up on these discriminatory bans.

October 20 2017 5:33 AM
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Out In Left Field Matt Bellassai
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Out In Left Field: Dana Talks Trash With Matt Bellassai

For this episode, Dana discusses Jeff Sessions's new "Religious Freedom" guidance, Trump's bad joke about hanging gays, and keeps it light with comedian and author of "Everything is Awful: And Other Observations" (due out 10/24), Matt Bellassai.

October 19 2017 3:14 PM
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