Diane Anderson-Minshall

The former Democratic candidate for POTUS is also one of our "Women of the Year." 

Milchtein is using her knowledge to educate women and girls, which is why she's one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

The journalist is one of the first people on the story when a killing strikes in the trans community, and she's one of our "Women of the Year." 

The New York Times bestselling writer, who recently released her book Wow, No Thank You,  makes our "Women of the Year" list. 

In these dreary times, we need queer writers, reporters, and photographers to be our leading storytellers.  

We love to travel, and with these must-haves, you will too! 

After coming out, the NFL vet is living on his own terms (with a cute boyfriend, too).