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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.
Georgia Blocks Most Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill Thursday.
March 25 2023 11:00 AM
Gay Florida School Board Member Targeted with Homophobic Slurs
Edwards left a Sarasota County School Board meeting during public comment when a woman suggested he posed a danger to students.
March 25 2023 10:03 AM
House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.
March 24 2023 6:27 PM
Peter Thiel Linked to Model Who Recently Fell to His Death in Miami: Report
Jeff Thomas spoke with a news publication before his recent death and admitted to being the beneficiary of a financial relationship with the gay Republican billionaire.
March 24 2023 5:25 PM
Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, But It Could Still Become Law
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill that included a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and restrictions on discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
March 24 2023 4:24 PM
New Doc Chronicles the Inspiring Story of Gay Politician Malcolm Kenyatta
Al Roker executive produced Kenyatta: Do Not Wait Your Turn, a film that examines Malcolm Kenyatta's political rise.
March 24 2023 1:57 PM
Kyrsten Sinema Slams Democrats as 'Old Dudes ... Eating Jell-O'
Sen. Sinema, once a Democrat but now an independent, has been ridiculing Democrats in front of Republican audiences.
March 23 2023 5:40 PM
Drag Queen Event at Florida School Nixed Over 'Inappropriateness'
Before this year the student group had hosted the same event twice without a problem.
March 23 2023 4:04 PM
Iowa Gov. Signs Transphobic Gender-Affirming Care Ban and Bathroom Bill
The list of states with bans keeps growing.
March 23 2023 2:40 PM
Republican Lawmaker Asks Lesbian Colleague if She’s a Pedophile
Video captured the entire exchange, which the lawmaker now claims was a misunderstanding.
March 23 2023 1:56 PM
Leaked Emails Show GOP Lawmaker, Anti-Trans Activists Discuss Holy War
The level of religious rhetoric included in the messages makes for a script from the dystopian story, The Handmaids Tale.
March 23 2023 11:24 AM
Nebraska Lawmakers Spar Over Anti-Trans Health Care Bill
Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who had been filibustering to keep the bill from coming up, agreed to let debate begin so she could see who would "legislate hate against children."
March 23 2023 11:07 AM
Ron DeSantis Set to Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law to All Grades in Florida
It comes almost a year after he signed the current "don't say gay" law.
March 22 2023 8:37 PM
5 N.Y. Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threats Over LGBTQ+ Books
The person threatening the schools was upset about “groomers,” which is a far-right wing slur to attack LGBTQ+ people who work with children.
March 22 2023 4:45 PM
Joe Exotic, Gay Star of 'Tiger King,' Is Running for President
"Joe Exotic For A Free America," his campaign website reads.
March 22 2023 1:43 PM
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Signs Trans Bathroom Ban Bill Into Law
The Republican governor of Arkansas says it’s to protect children from the “left’s woke agenda.”
March 22 2023 11:02 AM
Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Author Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges
Former legislator Joe Harding could be sentence to up to 20 years in prison.
March 22 2023 10:15 AM
University President Who Banned Drag May Have Violated Texas Law
In a matter some might call ironic, the conservative administrator’s unilateral action banning drag performance from campus may violate a free expression law signed by the Republican governor.
March 21 2023 5:55 PM
Conversion Therapy Ban Fails in a Missouri County Held by Democrats
Democrats hold seven of nine seats on the legislative body but couldn’t pass a ban on the harmful practice.
March 21 2023 1:55 PM