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How 'SVU' led Mariska Hargitay to stand up for sexual assault survivors

The Big Name Behind Two 'Ex-Trans' Activists

After an investigation spanning six weeks, The Advocate reveals how those few voices arguing against gender transition are finding followers.

Don’t Blame White Women For Trump's Victory, Blame Internalized Misogyny

How do we break these chains of oppression?

10 Terrible Trans Words to Know (But Not Say)

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shania Twain on Body Positivity at 57

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.

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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After an investigation spanning six weeks, The Advocate reveals how those few voices arguing against gender transition are finding followers.

How do we break these chains of oppression?

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T.

The legendary icon continues to use her voice to create beautiful music and stand up for equality for all.

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.

Jodie Foster may have some problems with Gen Z, but the "authenticity" brought by young stars like Bella Ramsey is something she greatly admires.

The parent company's CEO Jim Spanfeller said that G/O Media’s “business model and audiences” did not “align with Jezebel’s.”

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.

The former U.S. Representative from Colorado and Presidential candidate was a champion of women’s rights and longtime LGBTQ+ ally.

"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.

From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton chat with The Advocate about the diversity of their series, listening, and modeling gutsiness in the hopes of inspiring others.

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.