Five key takeaways from President Joe Biden's farewell speech
Biden warned of the dangers of oligarchy and a new "tech-industrial complex," while urging Americans to stand guard.
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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.
Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections
Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.
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Pam Bondi promises to 'respect the law' on marriage equality in Senate confirmation hearing
Bondi, nominated to be the next attorney general, made the comment after California Sen. Adam Schiff, a Democrat, asked if she would defend the marriage of LGBTQ+ couples.
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Jasmine Crockett’s office condemns Nancy Mace ‘threatening physical violence’ during House hearing
Mace, an anti-LGBTQ+ Republican South Carolina congresswoman, invited Crockett, a Texas Democrat, to “take it outside” when the latter pointed to the GOP lawmaker’s constant attacks on transgender people.
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GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn
Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.
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Watch a gay Texas lawmaker propose to his partner at the state Capitol building
“In a time when our love and our very existence are challenged, often in the halls of this very building, this moment is a reminder that love conquers all," Texas state Rep. Venton Jones said.
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Senate Republicans deflect Democrats’ tough Pete Hegseth questions by making transgender people a joke
Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense deflected most of the substantive questions he was asked.
January 14 2025 8:45 PM
House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports
Over 400 human rights organizations had asked the Republican-controlled chamber to reject the bill, which "does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics."
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January 14 2025 2:50 PM
New Jersey Democratic state Sen. Paul Sarlo calls trans women men and advocates for sports ban
The statements, made by Democratic Senate Deputy Majority Leader Paul Sarlo, reflect an alarming uptick in transphobia among some Democrats.
January 14 2025 10:54 AM
A far-right party elected a lesbian candidate while rejecting her family’s legitimacy in Germany
Alice Weidel is raising two sons with her partner, a Swiss woman born in Sri Lanka.
January 13 2025 5:36 PM
Senate to vote on Tommy Tuberville's anti-trans athlete bill
A companion bill is being fast-tracked in the House as well.
January 13 2025 5:17 PM
What is RedNote? The TikTok alternative that doesn't allow showing skin or LGBTQ+ content
With heavy censorship of bodies and LGBTQ+ topics, RedNote might not be everything TikTok refugees are seeking.
January 13 2025 4:48 PM
Anti-LGBTQ+ groups in Florida urge legislators to extend preferred pronoun ban to city, county governments
Could Florida enforce a 'don't say they' rule for local governments?
January 13 2025 3:42 PM
Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio
The billionaire would be the second out gay man confirmed to any president’s cabinet.
January 13 2025 12:17 PM
Can trans rights survive in a Republican-controlled Congress?
Here’s what trans people should know about how a new Congress, and the first days of Trump’s presidency, could shape their lives.
January 12 2025 10:11 AM
Sarah McBride’s introduces her first bill in Congress, which targets predatory credit repair companies
The transgender lawmaker is out with her first bill to help financially vulnerable Americans.
January 10 2025 11:20 AM
Conservatives bizarrely blame DEI for Los Angeles wildfires
While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.
January 09 2025 4:10 PM
California bill introduced to seal adults' gender transition documents
The legislation would protect transgender people's privacy and prevent harassment at a time when they're being "viciously targeted," says state Sen. Scott Wiener.
January 09 2025 1:20 PM
Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs
Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."
January 09 2025 11:20 AM
New Congressional Equality Caucus chair Mark Takano vows to defend LGBTQ+ rights in GOP-controlled Congress
“They’re going to try and do things in committees to tack on horrible riders to target our community, and we are planning to meet these attacks with strength and strategy,” he said.
January 09 2025 10:32 AM