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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, 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.
Texas Republicans assigned troopers to tail this out lawmaker. He dragged them to a gay bar
Politics

Texas Republicans assigned troopers to tail this out lawmaker. He dragged them to a gay bar

Democratic Rep. Venton Jones, along with colleague Terry Meza, attended a Stonewall Democrats meeting at the Rose Room.

Trump administration demands nationwide sex education changes
Politics

Trump administration moves to end trans-inclusive sex education across the U.S.

The Department of Health and Human Services issued an ultimatum to 46 states.
Dana Nessel
Health

Michigan's out AG warns hospitals not to cave to Trump's trans ban, calls decision likely 'illegal'

"My Department will be considering all of our options if they violate Michigan law," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

A gay rights protest against Cracker Barrel in Belleville, Michigan in 1991 and a Cracker Barrel storefront
News

Despite claims it's 'too woke,' Cracker Barrel actually has a fraught LGBTQ+ history

The backlash over Cracker Barrel's new logo ignores the fact that the company once openly fired gay workers, sparking a decade of queer protests and shareholder activism that forced change.

Pulse Orlando rainbow crosswalk LGBTQIA community restoring color
Politics

Florida paints over Pulse memorial's pride colors again

The crosswalk was authorized by a Republican administration, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis decided abruptly the colors pose a safety risk.

cisgender spelled out in wavy scrabble tiles on pastel color background
Politics

Democrat consultants tell politicians to stop using terms like 'LGBTQIA' and 'cisgender'

Consulting firm Third Way released a list of words it believes Democratic politicians should avoid, including "LGBTQIA."

Houston area officials step up after Greg Abbott rejects gay softball tourney's funding request
Politics

Houston area officials step up after Greg Abbott rejects gay softball tourney's funding request

iPride's Gay Softball World Series will take place in September as planned thanks to a $500,000 grant from Harris County.
Virginia GOP’s gubernatorial ticket pairs anti-LGBTQ+ candidate with gay man whose rights she opposes
Politics

Virginia GOP’s gubernatorial ticket pairs anti-LGBTQ+ candidate with gay man whose rights she opposes

Winsome Earle-Sears has described homosexuality, like John Reid’s, as an “immoral lifestyle choice.”

The White House with the pillars painted the colors of the rainbow flag
Politics

Meet Trump's 'A-Gays,' the powerful MAGA gay men on Capitol Hill explained

These affluent gay men wield their power for the Republican Party and not the queer community.
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking at a press conference in January 2025
Voices

Why transgender people are not feeling Gavin Newsom

Opinion: We have seen this song and dance before, writes Erin Reed.

andrew bailey former Missouri attorney general
Politics

Anti-transgender former Missouri AG appointed to FBI leadership

The former AG behind Missouri’s anti-trans snitch line, all-ages health care crackdowns, and sweeping subpoenas of providers is now the FBI’s second-in-command.

diverse group of teens looking at their cell phones
News

Why experts say Trump’s revocation of California grant funds over trans inclusion endangers all at-risk kids

“If it’s a day ending in y, President Trump is attacking kids’ safety, health, and access to education as part of his culture war,” a spokesperson for Gov. Gavin Newsom told The Advocate.

Javier Muñoz, Peppermint to lobby Congress against cuts in HIV funding
Politics

Javier Muñoz, Peppermint to lobby Congress against cuts in HIV funding

The celebrities will join other activists in D.C. in the coming week as part of the #SaveHIVFunding campaign, as Congress considers cutting $1 billion from essential programs.

Demetre Daskalakis speaking at a white house press conference
Politics

RFK Jr.’s damage to the CDC is ‘past the point of no return,’ Dr. Demetre Daskalakis warns

“The CDC you knew is over,” the infectious diseases doctor told The Advocate. “Unless someone takes radical action, there is nothing there that can be salvaged.”

HHS officials celebrate CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis for standing up for science in blistering resignation
News

Health officials and experts praise CDC’s Demetre Daskalakis for standing up in blistering resignation

One HHS official called him a "public health martial artist."

Amid outrage over Pulse crosswalk, Ron DeSantis vows to stop 'commandeering' of Florida roads
Politics

Ron DeSantis defends repainting crosswalks, including the Pulse memorial

His administration ordered the erasure of more than 400 decorated roadways, including ones with pro-cop messaging that won awards from the state for pedestrian safety.

Citizens at Pulse memorial in Orlando Police guarding Pulse memorial
News

Florida deploys police to stop crosswalks from being painted rainbow colors

The move comes after citizens repainted the Pulse memorial sidewalk in Pride colors.

Catelin Drey
Politics

Who is Catelin Drey? This Democrat just broke the Republican supermajority in Iowa

Democrat Catelin Drey beat out Republican candidate Christopher Prosch in Iowa's special election.

Huntsville Alabama LGBTQIA Pride Parade
News

Which state has the least transgender people? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the lowest number of trans people per capita.