How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors
"I stay motivated because an extraordinary amount of work remains to be done," Hargitay says.
June 20 2024 5:59 PM
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Feminism
Cyndi Lauper tops our list of The Advocates 2024: 'Hon, I'm a family member'
The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.
June 20 2024 7:00 AM
Modern feminism is no longer about achieving 'equality'
In her new book, Marcie Bianco makes a compelling call for a collective feminist mindset that leaves behind the idea of equality as the end goal.
January 31 2024 7:00 AM
Jodie Foster has some praise for Gen Z while applauding Bella Ramsey's 'authenticity'
Jodie Foster may have some problems with Gen Z, but the "authenticity" brought by young stars like Bella Ramsey is something she greatly admires.
January 08 2024 6:17 PM
Jezebel, the Feminist News and Opinion Site, Shuts Down After 16 Years
The parent company's CEO Jim Spanfeller said that G/O Media’s “business model and audiences” did not “align with Jezebel’s.”
November 09 2023 12:12 PM
How This Queer Woman Became One of the Best Stunt Drivers in the Industry
Zandara Kennedy is one of the few women and queer stunt performers in Hollywood. Now she’s helping to open doors for other marginalized people in the industry.
March 27 2023 9:57 AM
Women's Rights Champion, Former Lawmaker Patricia Schroeder Dies at 82
The former U.S. Representative from Colorado and Presidential candidate was a champion of women’s rights and longtime LGBTQ+ ally.
March 14 2023 9:45 AM
Megan Rapinoe Dedicates Her Women of the Year Honor to Trans People
"They offer us a full view of what it means to be a human in the world," Rapinoe said at the Time Women of the Year gala.
March 10 2023 5:31 PM
20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month
From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.
March 08 2023 2:27 PM
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Hillary & Chelsea Clinton on Gutsy’s Queer Visibility, Vulnerability
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton chat with The Advocate about the diversity of their series, listening, and modeling gutsiness in the hopes of inspiring others.
September 16 2022 2:55 PM
Do Queer Films Like Fire Island Need to Pass the Bechdel Test?
A claim that the new gay rom-com hit Fire Island fails what's become a white feminist measure has spurred a debate on Twitter.
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June 07 2022 2:38 PM
Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe
The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant.
May 06 2022 1:50 PM
Celebs, Feminists Stand in Solidarity With Trans Women & Girls
Leaders in advocacy, business, entertainment, media, politics, and social justice have signed on to an open letter for Transgender Day of Visibility and Women's History Month.
March 31 2021 10:00 AM
'Dickinson' Liberates the Queerness of Emily — and Its Audience
Dickinson creator Alena Smith and star Hailee Steinfeld on the addicting series's queer DNA.
February 01 2021 5:34 PM
Katherine Waterston & Vanessa Kirby Meet in Fiery World to Come Clip
In an exclusive clip ahead of the Sundance premiere of The World to Come, two 19th-century neighbors find a new way to pass their days together.
February 01 2021 6:10 AM
The ERA Is Queer and It Always Has Been
It's been a year since Virginia became the final state needed to ratify the ERA, and trans politician Danica Roem was a key factor.
January 27 2021 9:09 AM
What 'Vice President Kamala Harris' Means to Marginalized People
There's an outpouring of admiration on social media by those who feel seen by Harris's glass ceiling-smashing run.
November 07 2020 12:17 PM
Legendary 'I Am Woman' Singer Helen Reddy Has Died
Reddy, who rose to the top of the charts in the early '70s with her feminist anthem, had other hits including 'Angie Baby.'
September 30 2020 9:46 AM
Janelle Monáe, Julianne Moore Lead Feminists in 1st 'Glorias' Trailer
The film from Frida director Julie Taymor is based on Gloria Steinem's memoir My Life on the Road.
September 04 2020 3:56 PM