5 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.
January 15, 2025
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Watch President Obama's Farewell Address Live
Obama addresses the nation from Chicago tonight.
January 10, 2017
Kyrsten Sinema defends filibuster in farewell address to Senate
Sinema, the first out bisexual in Congress, said the rule is necessary to build consensus. Also, as she leaves office, she is being accused of misusing campaign funds for extensive and expensive travel.
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Obama Gives Inspiring, Hopeful, Inclusive Farewell Address
He credited his successes to the American people and urged political participation with "decency."
January 10, 2017
Obama Celebrates America's Diversity in His Farewell Address
The president said Americans would do well to heed the advice of Atticus Finch, the central character from the great novel, "To Kill A Mockingbird:" consider things from another point of view. This is part two.
January 10, 2017
He Cried Mentioning Michelle, But We Cried When Obama Mentioned Us
In his emotional farewell address, President Obama saluted the military, the First Lady and his own accomplishments, and made mention of both transgender Americans and LGBT rights. Part 4 of 4.
January 11, 2017
In Defense of a President's Tears
Barack Obama cried at his farewell address and throughout his presidency. It is a sign of his greatness, not his weakness.
January 11, 2017
'You Made Me A Better President:' President Obama's Farewell
The nation's 44th president and its first black president opened his farewell address to the nation by saying thanks to Americans, even those who did not agree with him. This is part one of four.
January 10, 2017
WATCH: John Kerry Notes Gay Rights Progress in Senate
Kerry was one of only 14 U.S. senators who voted against DOMA in 1996. Now, as he leaves the Senate to become secretary of State, the body has its first openly gay member.
February 1, 2013
Puerto Rico's Governor Will Finally Resign After Homophobic Remarks
Departure comes after the release of homophobic, sexist remarks and large-scale protests in San Juan.
July 24, 2019
Lessons Learned: Silence Still Equals Death
The AIDS crisis offers a blueprint for LGBT people fearing a hostile administration.
January 17, 2017
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema accused of misusing campaign funds for lavish travel
A government watchdog group filed the complaint.
January 6, 2025
Requiem for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Career of Kevin McCarthy
McCarthy leaves Congress after racking up a long history of hostility to the LGBTQ+ community.
December 14, 2023
Trump smashed the U.S. Capitol and the White House, piercing the soul of the nation as Joe Biden predicted
Opinion: This week, watching Trump raze the "People’s House," I felt the same heartbreak as I did on January 6, writes John Casey.
October 25, 2025
Republican U.S. Senate candidate: Government should stay out of LGBTQ+ issues
That's the word from Brent Hatch, son of the late Sen. Orrin Hatch, who's running to succeed Mitt Romney.
January 9, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre gives emotional final White House Press Briefing
”This is a good day,” the White House Press Secretary said at the beginning of the briefing, noting the successful Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
January 15, 2025
We Have a Not-So-Secret Weapon Against Trump: Hillary
Clinton's experience and enduring influence could make her a powerful thorn in the side for Trump.
January 12, 2017
After 20 years, and after tonight, Obama will no longer be the Democrats' top star
Obama is set to speak tonight, and after 20 years of being the party’s leading voice, he will ostensibly be passing the torch to someone else who will take his place as the Democrats’ top star, writes John Casey.
August 20, 2024
The exit interview: Karine Jean-Pierre on misinformation, the White House, and making queer history
Karine Jean-Pierre spoke to The Advocate about being press secretary under President Joe Biden, living and working proud and out, and what she plans to do now.
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The Advocate Picks Its Phobie of the Year: Pat McCrory
This year had a lot of competition for worst person, but only one could win among losers.
December 30, 2016
Bridal Mag 'White' Shutters After Ignoring Same-Sex Couples
The Christian publishers of the 12-year-old Australian publication dissolved the business when advertisers pulled out over the couple's stance on marriage equality.
November 20, 2018