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How the SAVE Act would make it harder for trans people, married women, and some men to vote

The U.S. House has passed the bill, and activists are urging the Senate to reject it.

Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Cory Booker wipes away a racist's record, fires up lost Democrats, and eyes a presidential run in 2028

Booker’s charge to Democrats: Stand firm, articulate a clear vision, oppose policies that threaten our nation, and wake up, writes John Casey.

40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills

Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.

Cory Booker: I Have a Nonbinary 'Niephew'

Booker says his "'niephew,' which is a combination of niece and nephew," has helped him understand issues facing trans and nonbinary youth.

The Evolution of Cory Booker From Homophobe to Ally

The Newark mayor wrote frankly during college about what it took for him to stop hating gay people.

Cory Booker, Major LGBTQ Ally, Ends Presidential Campaign

Booker had often raised LGBTQ issues on the campaign trail and had written about anti-trans violence for The Advocate.

Cory Booker Pledges to Reverse Trump's Trans Ban If Elected

The presidential hopeful told Iowa voters he will undo many of Trump's policies if elected president.

Sen. Cory Booker, LGBTQ Ally, Announces Presidential Run

"We are better when we help each other," Booker says in his announcement.

Possible Presidential Candidate Cory Booker Answers the Gay Question

The New Jersey senator could be first single man elected president in more than 130 years.

Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker Blast Immigration Ban (Video)

The Democratic senators spoke out against President Trump's executive order banning refugees at airport protests.

Sen. Cory Booker: A Crisis of Silence Is Killing Trans Women of Color

Sen. Cory Booker shares why we all must end our silence around the epidemic of violence trans people of color face. 

WATCH: Cory Booker Shuts Down Heckler at Gay Marriage

The Newark mayor doesn't think religious-based opposition to one gay couple's marriage counts as a 'substantive, worthy objection.'

Gov. Christie Drops Appeal, N.J. Marriage Equality Permanent

As midnight arrived in New Jersey, so did marriage equality, making it the 14th state.

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Cory Booker: No Faith in Jeff Sessions as U.S. Top Cop

The New Jersey senator offered a scathing critique of his colleague, who is nominated for U.S. attorney general.

N.J., Ohio Senators Plead for Marriage Equality

Democrats Cory Booker and Sherrod Brown delivered impassioned speeches on the Senate floor.

Maddow to New N.J. Sen. Booker: 'Fun Times Await You'

Newark Mayor Cory Booker will be the next U.S. Senator from New Jersey.

WATCH: Cory Booker Queried on Gay Rumors

'If you were gay, why would you not just come out?' Chris Hayes says to Cory Booker.

In Hearing, Mike Pompeo Won't Back Off Anti-LGBT Views

Sen. Cory Booker presses the secretary of State nominee on his statements about "perversion" and opposition to marriage equality.

N.J.: Booker, GOP Opponent on Gay Rumors

As the Senate race heats up, Democratic hopeful Cory Booker and his opponent Steve Lonegan address long-standing gay rumors