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Vivek Ramaswamy: LGBTQ+ People Created 'Tyranny of the Minority'

Ramaswamy, who is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, made this and other questionable remarks to a pansexual activist who approached him at the Iowa State Fair.

George Pataki: The Pro-Marriage Equality Republican President?

He hasn't held office since 2006, but George Pataki says he's ready to be the next president of the United States.

Another Antigay Republican Enters Presidential Race

Jim Gilmore's announcement brings the total number of Republican presidential candidates to 17.

Two New Memoirs Detail the Threats to American Democracy

(CNN) Gay former Republican Tim Miller and Pete Buttigieg's adviser Lis Smith write about the pols who've undermined -- and restored -- their faith.

Giuliani Not as Popular Among Hard-Core Conservative Base as Thompson

Rudy Giuliani shares the lead among conservative voters in the Republican presidential race, despite the New Yorker's three marriages and moderate views on abortion, guns, and gays. Yet a close look suggests his support from the GOP's potent right wing is less than meets the eye, according to recent Associated Press-Ipsos polls. Conservatives, evangelical and born-again voters, and strongly loyal Republicans who back Giuliani tend to be less conservative, less religiously active and less supportive of President Bush than those favoring Fred Thompson, Giuliani's chief rival so far, the surveys show.

Democratic Supermajority No Guarantee for Gay Progress

The 2008 election may already be one for the record books, but triumphant Democrats are still vying for an elusive political prize -- the 60-seat supermajority required to overcome Republican filibuster attempts and advance their legislative agenda swiftly beginning in January. But what are the odds of actually getting 60 seats -- and will it really push gay rights to the front of the line?

GOP to Reintroduce 'Religious Liberty' Bill Targeting LGBT People

Sens. Ted Cruz and Mike Lee believe that the First Amendment Defense Act will pass, especially given the president-elect's support for the bill.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg: Nation Ready for a Gay Millennial President

The South Bend, Ind., mayor tells The Advocate why he launched a presidential exploratory committee today.

Wisconsin Justice Wins Election Despite Past Antigay Statements

Rebecca Bradley won election to a full term on the state Supreme Court despite publicity about antigay comments she made in her college newspaper in the 1990s.

Obama Seals Nomination: 'This is our moment'

Cheered by a roaring crowd, Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night, taking a historic step toward his once-improbable goal of becoming the nation's first black president. Hillary Rodham Clinton maneuvered for the vice presidential spot on his fall ticket without conceding her own defeat. ''America, this is our moment,'' the 46-year-old senator and one-time community organizer said in his first appearance as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting. ''This is our time. Our time to turn the page on the policies of the past.''

Democratic candidates address gay rights

The gay rights movement reaches a milestone Thursday when its agenda is the subject of a televised Democratic presidential forum. Yet many activists--craving bolder support for same-sex couples--view the unprecedented event with mixed emotions. Though pleased that most of the candidates of a major party are courting their votes and endorsing the bulk of their political wish list, they are frustrated that none of the front-runners is calling for legalization of same-sex marriage.

Republican Convention Ends With Doom, Gloom, and Lies From Trump

Prominent homophobes such as Ben Carson and Franklin Graham also addressed the gathering.

After Surviving a Mass Shooting, Daniel Hernandez Only Looks Forward

The out Arizona legislator -- who gained a national profile after helping save Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's life -- is now running for Congress.

A history of political violence in the U.S., from Hamilton to Harvey Milk to Gabby Giffords

The attempt on Donald Trump's life Saturday was only the latest instance in a long history of violence against American political leaders.

Pro-peace, pro-health care, pro-gay

Howard Dean is catching the country's attention by being everything he says President Bush is not

McCain Seals GOP Nod as Romney Drops Out

John McCain effectively sealed the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday as chief rival Mitt Romney suspended his faltering presidential campaign. ''I must now stand aside, for our party and our country,'' Romney told conservatives. ''If I fight on in my campaign, all the way to the convention, I would forestall the launch of a national campaign and make it more likely that Senator Clinton or Obama would win. And in this time of war, I simply cannot let my campaign be a part of aiding a surrender to terror,'' Romney told the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington.

Dems Make History While Running Gamut of Emotions

Serious moments alternated with humorous ones as the Democrats officially nominated Hillary Clinton and her husband touted her change-making abilities.