Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the third governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair. He is also the first disabled governor in Texas history.
Why Queer Entertainment Matters Amid the GOP's Attempt to Erase Us
The Advocate’s staffers are wrapping our Entertainment issue. But there are distractions. Big ones.The Ukrainian people are fearlessly fighting a Russian invasion ordered by antigay tyrant Vladimir Putin.
Here in the U.S., Republicans in Florida are pushing the odious “don’t say gay” bill that would endanger the lives of LGBTQ+ students and force teachers back into the closet.
Meanwhile, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has launched an attack on trans kids, equating gender-affirming care with child abuse.President Joe Biden is delivering his State of the Union, the first time in the event’s history that a president is flanked by two women — Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
He calls on Congress to pass the Equality Act, which would protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination in housing, banking, and more.
