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Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

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Lara Trump awkwardly blames Biden’s support of trans people for high gas prices and Israel-Hamas war

According to the co-chair of the Republican National Committee transgender people are to blame for everything, even Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

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After his partner criticized the Democratic National Committee for not doing enough on gay issues, Donald Hitchcock lost his job as the group's director of fund-raising from gay donors. Coincidence? Hitchcock thinks not. He sued the DNC, chairman Howard Dean, and two others this May--and speaks to the media for the first time in this exclusive interview.

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All the President's Men and Women

As the knock-down drag-out race for the Democratic presidential nomination wears on, LGBT political insiders have begun speculating about possible administration gigs. If Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton goes on to win in November, who might the new president tap for high-level appointments or key White House staff? The Advocate offers a sneak peek at a few of the contenders for both camps -- and a couple of unaffiliated talents either candidate may draft.

democratic national committee

Here's what Democrats promise to do for LGBTQ+ people in their 2024 platform

The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

With Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential election, what happens next?

Democrats must make a decision on whether to support Kamala Harris or pick somebody else to run against Donald Trump.

Lara Trump awkwardly blames Biden’s support of trans people for high gas prices and Israel-Hamas war

According to the co-chair of the Republican National Committee transgender people are to blame for everything, even Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Democratic National Committee Chair to Resign

Debbie Wasserman Schultz will quit her post as party leader after leaked emails showed a bias against Bernie Sanders among DNC staffers.

The DNC's Lesbian CEO Abruptly and Mysteriously Quits

Jess O'Connell, the first out lesbian to run a major party committee, has resigned after less than a year in the position, citing personal reasons.

Queer Eye's Karamo Brown Will Bring Star Power to DNC LGBTQ Gala

Brown will join every LGBTQ member of Congress at the Democratic National Committee event.

DNC's Gay Finance Leader Steps Down

Henry Munoz, the co-founder of the Latino Victory Project, quits his post at the Democratic National Committee.

WATCH: Fill Supreme Court Vacancy, Say LGBT Dems

A new campaign from the Democratic National Committee warns of setbacks for LGBT rights if the court remains a justice short for a year.

Democratic Party Files Lawsuit Against Trump and Russia

Citing evidence of tampering, the Democratic National Committee has sued Trump's campaign and the Russian government, alleging interference during the 2016 election.

Dean says party platform defines marriage as straight

In an appearance on The 700 Club on Wednesday, Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean incorrectly stated that the Democratic Party platform from 2004 defined marriage as the union of a man and woman.

Dean says he misstated party platform regarding marriage equality

Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean says he mistakenly told the Christian Broadcasting Network that the party platform defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

DNC holds summit on minority outreach with LGBT activists

The Democratic National Committee hosted its first American Majority Partnership Summit on August 23-25 in Las Vegas, where 600 participants, including more than 100 LGBT activists, gathered to strategize about the Democratic Party's goals.

Howard Dean says he's sorry

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee says that his mistake on The 700 Club should not blind LGBT voters to his party's ongoing, hands-on work for equality. Does he support marriage equality himself? Sort of.

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First Trans Woman Elected to DNC

Laura Calvo had been a leader in Oregon's LGBT political scene.

Obama Picks Up LGBT Supporters From Edwards

A critical mass of John Edwards's LGBT steering committee is going public with support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Former HRC Head Joe Solmonese Named CEO of Dem Convention

The 2020 convention in Milwaukee will showcase the party's diversity and ideals, Solmonese says.

All the President's Men and Women

Democratic Party Changes Rules for Nonbinary People

"This action reaffirms our solidarity with the LGBTQ community," DNC chair Tom Perez told CNN.

All The President's Women and Men

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.

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The DNC has released its full platform for the next four years, which features dozens of policies that would improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Democrats must make a decision on whether to support Kamala Harris or pick somebody else to run against Donald Trump.

According to the co-chair of the Republican National Committee transgender people are to blame for everything, even Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Debbie Wasserman Schultz will quit her post as party leader after leaked emails showed a bias against Bernie Sanders among DNC staffers.

Jess O'Connell, the first out lesbian to run a major party committee, has resigned after less than a year in the position, citing personal reasons.

Brown will join every LGBTQ member of Congress at the Democratic National Committee event.

Henry Munoz, the co-founder of the Latino Victory Project, quits his post at the Democratic National Committee.

A new campaign from the Democratic National Committee warns of setbacks for LGBT rights if the court remains a justice short for a year.

Citing evidence of tampering, the Democratic National Committee has sued Trump's campaign and the Russian government, alleging interference during the 2016 election.

In an appearance on The 700 Club on Wednesday, Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean incorrectly stated that the Democratic Party platform from 2004 defined marriage as the union of a man and woman.

Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean says he mistakenly told the Christian Broadcasting Network that the party platform defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman.

The Democratic National Committee hosted its first American Majority Partnership Summit on August 23-25 in Las Vegas, where 600 participants, including more than 100 LGBT activists, gathered to strategize about the Democratic Party's goals.

In an exclusive interview with The Advocate, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee says that his mistake on The 700 Club should not blind LGBT voters to his party's ongoing, hands-on work for equality. Does he support marriage equality himself? Sort of.

Laura Calvo had been a leader in Oregon's LGBT political scene.

A critical mass of John Edwards's LGBT steering committee is going public with support for Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Clinton.

The 2020 convention in Milwaukee will showcase the party's diversity and ideals, Solmonese says.

"This action reaffirms our solidarity with the LGBTQ community," DNC chair Tom Perez told CNN.

If election 2008 sweeps a Democratic administration into office, who in our community might be walking the halls of the White House and weighing in on key policy decisions? The Advocate takes a look at some potential power players.