Democrats Merkley and Balint file bill to nullify Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders
The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act targets the trans military ban, the "two sexes" order, and more.
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Politics
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.
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The new documentary premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday.
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‘Lesser-known D-Day’ strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
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Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth
"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.
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Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I’m not scared of them'
Trump threatened to to withhold federal funding from California unless the state banned a 16-year-old trans girl from competing.
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“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
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Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party, becomes independent
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ICE detained a trans migrant at her asylum hearing. Her lawyers still can't contact her
Attorneys for a transgender woman say they still haven't been able to contact her after she was arrested during her asylum hearing.
June 04 2025 5:04 PM
Ohio universities are closing their LGBTQ+ centers to comply with a state DEI ban
Ohio's ban on DEI prohibits public universities from endorsing "any controversial belief" — including LGBTQ+ existence.
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Chuck Schumer demands reinstatement of federal HIV funding after RFK Jr.’s ‘indiscriminate cuts’
With HIV vaccine research canceled and prevention programs dismantled, the Democratic Senate minority leader expects answers from the Department of Health and Human Services before July.
June 04 2025 11:30 AM
Why LGBTQ+ groups aren't phased by Trump's 'Title IX Month' attention grab
"Pride is a protest, and it's happening whether the most-anti LGBTQ+ administration in history acknowledges it or not," an HRC spokesperson told The Advocate.
June 04 2025 11:17 AM
Republicans accuse PBS of 'grooming' children with 'Sesame Street' Pride post
Congressional homophobes and transphobes just can't stand Pride Month.
June 03 2025 8:39 PM
Trump guts $258 million in funding for HIV vaccine research
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June 03 2025 3:47 PM
Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.
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Trump admin nixes Pride, declares June is Title IX Month
June will now be "dedicated" to celebrating Title IX, which the government is using to attack trans people.
June 03 2025 9:16 AM
Ariana Grande & Pedro Pascal among 100 celebrities asking Congress to save LGBTQ+ youth 988 hotline
Over 100 celebrities are calling on Congress to secure funding for a hotline that supports LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide.
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