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1 week ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
This is a week, in many faith traditions, devoted to suffering. To the long shadows before redemption. To pain before resurrection. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. I think if you’re going to write about suffering, you should know a little something about it. As I’ve written previously, 10 years ago this year, I fell into a deep, severe depression that landed me on disability for a year.
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1 week ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
I run hot and cold with Bill Maher. Personally, I prefer John Oliver or Stephen Colbert. Yes, Maher has his moments reveling in provocation, and sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. I remember when he tangled with National Review Editor Rich Lowry about January 6 last fall before the election and the fact that Lowry was voting for Donald Trump.
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2 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
Ed Gainey is the mayor of Pittsburgh who has been vocal about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, stopping what he calls illegal ICE raids, and protecting diversity in city government and beyond. Those are not easy tasks. But only a true Pittsburgher knows that before you get down to business to talk about the issues, you must first discuss Pittsburgh sports.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
When you hire a contractor to renovate your kitchen, you expect them to not only demolish the outdated fixtures but also to rebuild and enhance the space. Stopping after demolition leaves you with a dysfunctional mess, far worse than where you began. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. This metaphor aptly encapsulates Elon Musk's tenure as head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
A few years back, I spent some time speaking with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on a train ride from Washington, D.C., to New York City. His energy, passion, and joyfulness are plainly evident when you are engaged with him. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. All his wonderful attributes were shining through from Monday into Tuesday evening in a remarkable display of endurance and conviction.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
Nothing spells spring in Washington, D.C, like the cherry blossoms blooming, particularly around the tidal basin. It’s gloriously picturesque and tranquil and stunningly beautiful. And nothing spells comity and bipartisanship in Washington more than the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a.k.a. the “nerd prom,” where a who’s who of D.C.’s finest gathers for another joyous annual spring ritual. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
In November of 2016, Brock McGillis men’s professional hockey player. Now retired, he has spent years advocating for inclusivity in sports, and now, through his U.S. Shiftmakers Tour, he continues. He’s challenging homophobia, fostering inclusion, and inspiring the next generation of athletes. Last year, The Advocate wrote about McGillis’ tour across Canada, where he proved that real change is possible.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
When I heard the news of Richard Chamberlain's passing at the age of 90, as it is with the passing of most of those from another era, my first response was, “It’s too bad no one knows who he is anymore.” If you are a man of a certain age, you no doubt had a crush on Chamberlain. He was incredibly good-looking, with that rich baritone voice. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.
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3 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
Amid the cacophony of recent political scandals and economic upheavals, such as the Signalgate leak, the Vances' contentious visit to Greenland, and the imposition of 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, the Trump administration has initiated actions that should alarm every American. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. As a vociferous reader of the news, I’m starting to get more and more stories in my newsfeeds about Social Security.
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4 weeks ago | 
advocate.com | John Casey |Mark Cuban |Colman Domingo |Jennifer Coolidge
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren remains one of the most effective Democratic legislators in the country, and latel, she has been at the forefront of speaking out on behalf of the lower and middle class, blue-collar workers, and marginalized communities, in the face of the wreaking balls that are Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.
