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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.

Paul Dans
Politics

BREAKING: Project 2025's creator will run against Lindsey Graham for South Carolina Senate

Project 2025's creator, Paul Dans, will be running for Senate in 2026 to take on Lindsey Graham.

ryan walters oklahoma photo of him clapping from a facebook post introducing himself
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Republican Oklahoma schools chief to roll out anti-'woke' test for teachers coming in from blue states

"You’re not going to come in here and teach that there’s 27 genders," Superintendent Ryan Walters said.

packages of birth control pills with an IUD
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Trump administration will incinerate $10 million worth of birth control for poor women

The Trump administration is literally torching nearly $10 million worth of birth control.

Edwin Feulner
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Heritage Foundation cofounder Edwin Feulner dead at 83

The Heritage Foundation announced cofounder Edwin Feulner's passing Friday, though it did not reveal the time or cause of death.

Darrin Gayles the first out gay Black federal judge
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Who is Darrin Gayles? The first out gay Black federal judge will hear Trump's WSJ lawsuit

Darrin Gayles became the first out gay Black federal judge in 2014 after he was nominated by Barack Obama.

Ernie Apreza and Kyle Labarry gay wedding July 2025
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Kamala Harris’s former spokesman celebrates his bold gay love story on his wedding day (in photos)

When Ernie Apreza and Kyle Labarry got married in Seattle on July 5, they didn’t just celebrate a nearly 10-year relationship; they honored every person who had walked beside them to get there.

​International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square New York City 2025
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21 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

Pete Buttigieg
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Pete Buttigieg weighs in on ‘fairness’ of transgender kids playing girls’ sports

He said he rejected blanket policies about trans participation in sports.

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Kaiser Permanente ends gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19

Kaiser will stop offering the surgeries as of August 29, but said that it will still offer other gender-affirming care.

donald trump from behind listening as Pam Bondi whispers during a press conference May 2025 alongside one of many Jeffrey Epstein passport applications
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Trump (not drag queens) appears in Epstein files & DOJ told him months ago, The Wall Street Journal reports

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Donald Trump that his name appears in Epstein investigation files.

Muir Woods National Monument entrance sign
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Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument

NPS removed historical information about women and race from signs at the Muir Woods National Monument.

sarah mcbride
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Sarah McBride's first bill just passed Congress & not one Republican voted against it

While some Republicans stage political stunts to erase her, the first out trans member of Congress is quietly reshaping economic opportunity, with bipartisan backing.

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Sarah McBride defends transgender troops on House floor as Pentagon expels ‘committed patriots’

“These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism,” the Delaware Democrat said

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Planned parenthood clinic entrance
Politics

BREAKING: Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood

Trump's ban preventing Medicaid funds from going to Planned Parenthood has been blocked nationwide.

Mike Pruitt Virginia running for congress
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Meet the gay Navy veteran trying to flip a red congressional seat in Virginia

Mike Pruitt is trying to flip a district that hasn't elected a Democrat since 2008.

Pete Buttigieg speaks to reporters after a groundbreaking ceremony for the Long Bridge Project at the Long Bridge Aquatic Center on October 15, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Pete Buttigieg, Charlamagne tha God say Democrats should hammer home Trump’s Epstein cover-up

The gay former transportation secretary says the GOP’s Epstein shutdown should dominate headlines, just like Republicans made trans athletes their obsession.

Donald Trump in bed with Satan on "South Park"
Arts & Entertainment

'South Park' review: Donald Trump has a 'teeny-tiny penis' and Satan is his boyfriend

South Park's new season shocked viewers with micro-penises and the horrifying realization that this is all pretty close to reality.

Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis speaks at Texas Women Are Stronger Together Rally organized by Equality Texas
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Coalition of Texas women declares ‘let us pee in peace’ in opposition to Republican bathroom bill

"Leave our bodies alone," former state Sen. Wendy Davis said.

Groveland Florida City Councilwoman Judith Fike
Politics

Florida official who made tasteless, anti-LGBTQ+ post about Pulse shooting reinstated by judge

A judge said it provided no service to the public to suspend Judith Fike from the Groveland City Council but could unfairly damage her.

Planned parenthood clinic entrance
Politics

Trump's new strategy to restrict abortion nationwide — don't say ‘ban’

Trump's team has developed a way to make abortion difficult to obtain without the same costs as an unpopular ban.