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In Politics, The Advocate presents the latest news about the political world. From Supreme Court rulings to state and federal laws, The Advocate reports on how politics shapes the day-to-day realities faced by members of the gay community. Read about LGBT leaders like Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin and their work to advance the causes of the LGBT rights movement in the United States and around the world. Find out about legislation related to same-sex marriage, adoption, and other issues in gay politics that will impact the lives of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans.

William Barr
Politics
Trump's AG Nominee Ran 'HIV Camps' at Guantanamo Bay

The conditions upheld by then-attorney general William Barr were "deplorable" and likened to a concentration camp.

January 15 2019 3:41 PM
Pride flag
Politics
New York Passes Trans Rights Bill, Conversion Therapy Ban

Lawmakers have been trying to pass a bill banning gender identity discrimination for 16 years.

January 15 2019 2:19 PM Updated
Steve King
Politics
What It Feels Like When Racist Steve King Is Your Congressman

Karen Mackey, a Native American lesbian who lives in the congressman's district, finds his racist, anti-LGBTQ rhetoric "horrifying." 

January 14 2019 8:11 PM
DeWine
Politics
Ohio's GOP Governor Takes Action on Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

Bucking his party's platform, Mike DeWine signs an executive order protecting state workers from anti-LGBTQ discrimination. 

January 14 2019 3:10 PM
Randy Rainbow
Comedy
Randy Rainbow Skewers Trump's Government Shutdown Over the Wall

For his latest satirical video, Rainbow takes on Trump, the government shutdown, and the wall to the tune of South Pacific's "There Is Nothin' Like a Dame."
 

January 14 2019 2:47 PM
Evan Low
Politics
Evan Low Keeps LGBTQ Rights a High Priority in California

The Golden State is in some ways the gold standard for LGBTQ progress. Here's one lawmaker's plan to continue it.

January 14 2019 6:32 AM
Tulsi Gabbard
Politics
Presidential Hopeful Tulsi Gabbard Once Decried 'Homosexual Extremists

The Democratic congresswoman's antigay past resurfaced after she announced her plans to run for president.

January 13 2019 9:15 PM
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