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Karine Jean-Pierre at a White House press briefing last October

Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party, becomes independent

That's one of the revelations in the former White House press secretary's latest book, due out in October.

Nick Offerman arrives for HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ premiere, January 9, 2023, in Los Angeles

Note to Michael Flynn Jr.: Ron Swanson was no homophobe, and neither is Nick Offerman

Flynn Jr., son of the former national security adviser, posted a doctored Parks and Recreation clip on X making Swanson appear anti-LGBTQ+.

Marco Rubio sipping watter on live tv

Marco Rubio had trouble sipping water but now has no problem drinking the Kool-Aid

We laughed at the awkwardness of Rubio’s water sipping, but there's nothing funny about what a danger he’s becoming, writes John Casey.

Harvey Milk alongside nephew Stuart San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk seen outside his camera shop after his 1977 election to the Board of Supervisors

Harvey Milk Day is a day for both activism and celebration, says nephew Stuart Milk

Stuart Milk, cofounder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, talks to The Advocate about his uncle's legacy and the foundation's work.

Frank Kameny speaking at a podium during street dedication ceremony June 2010

Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer

Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.

Why June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Why June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

The short answer is Stonewall, but there's more to Pride history.

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Louis Prevost, brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV

The pope’s MAGA brother and how even the holiest families have a black — and red — sheep stained by Trump

Opinion: There’s one in every family. The black and now red sheep. And we know who that is in the pope’s family, writes John Casey

Jon Lovett Crooked Media Lovett or Leave It Live Tour April 2024 Washington DC

Jon Lovett warns Democrats that ‘every inch Trump gets is an inch we don’t get back’

The Crooked Media cofounder who will be in Washington, D.C., for a taping of his Lovett or Leave It podcast, told The Advocate that Democrats must stand firm.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looking while President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the oval office

Who is Scott Bessent? Here's the gay billionaire and treasury secretary backing Trump tariffs

Bessent's tenure has been defined by his compliance in dismantling government agencies and his unwillingness to recognize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Americans.

Brian Camenker, director of MassResistance

Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?

MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes at her confirmation hearing

Trump's Justice Department files complaint about lesbian judge hearing trans military case

The department is accusing U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias and misconduct.

Mitch McConnell enters Senate chamber

Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.

political movies and TV shows including Mr Smith Goes to Washington, Madam Secretary, and A Face in the Crowd

Arts & Entertainment

For Presidents' Day, 10 political movies and TV shows to give us hope in a trying time

These films and series show that just sometimes, the good people win.

transgender nonbinary professional working office

EEOC won't advocate for trans and nonbinary people, in keeping with Trump's 'two sexes' order

Acting Chair Andrea Lucas says she will fight so-called gender ideology.

Trans Pride flag on military uniform

Trump revokes Biden's order that lifted trans military ban, clearing way for new ban

The new president hasn't issued a ban yet, but this action will allow him to.

Cecile Richards

Cecile Richards, former Planned Parenthood president and feminist activist, has died at 67

Cecile Richards died Monday of an aggressive brain cancer.