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Javier Muñoz and Peppermint on Capitol Hill

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint warn Congress 'we will be back to HIV wards' if funding is cut

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

Utah Senator Mike Lee

Republican Sen. Mike Lee's pornography ban is moving forward in the Senate

Utah Senator Mike Lee's bill that would ban all pornography federally is advancing within the Senate.

National Guard at D.C. capitol 2021

What the heck is happening in D.C.? Nothing, until Trump deployed the National Guard

Here's what you need to know about what's happening — and what's not happening — in D.C.

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Paul Dans

Project 2025's creator will run against Lindsey Graham for U.S. Senate from South Carolina

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

Mark Robinson

Mark Robinson blames 'coward' Republicans for loss, not 'Black Nazi' trans porn scandal

Mark Robinson is mad Republicans wouldn't "stand up and fight for him" after he admitted to being a "black NAZI."

Aidan Maese Czeropski Senate staffer accused of having sex in Capitol building Washington DC USA

Senate staffer accused of having sex in Capitol building recounts 'horrific' backlash

Aidan Maese-Czeropski says that he was diagnosed with PTSD and spent time in a mental health institution after a video of him allegedly having sex in a Senate hearing room leaked.

Dana Nessel Pete Buttigieg

Pete Buttigieg and Dana Nessel, out gay and lesbian politicians, lead in early Senate poll

Out gay former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and out lesbian Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel are Michigan's leading candidates in an early U.S. Senate primary poll.

What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after

What you need to know on Election Day — and what happens after

While we’re likely to know a lot about the election, including who won many key House and Senate races, we may have to again wait a while to know who won the presidency.

Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Congressman Mark Pocan speaks press conference surrounded by supporters condemning anti LGBTQI agenda that House Republicans are moving

LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress

The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.

Bangkok Pride Parade 2024

Thailand will be the first Southeast Asian country with marriage equality

The bill grants LGBTQ+ couples the same legal rights and recognition as heterosexual couples, including inheritance, adoption, and health care decision-making.

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Rep. Robert Garcia: 'The Army that defeated Hitler and saved the world included drag queens'

The California Democrat expertly demolished a Republican proposal to ban drag shows on military bases — but it passed the House of Representatives anyways.

President George W Bush Senate leader Mitch McConnell Vice President Dick Cheney three henchmen next to Mitch McConnell smirk during former president donald trump speech

Mitch McConnell leaves as the Senate’s longest-serving coward

McConnell will be spending his remaining years as a prisoner to his own cowardice and with a wife whose honor he did not defend.

HRC Equality Flags LGBTQ Rainbow Pride March

Senate Democrats urged to reject anti-LGBTQ+ measures in funding bills by coalition (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign and ACLU lead the charge, with 63 groups, challenging discriminatory riders in congressional budget talks.