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In The Advocate’s Women section, readers can find out the latest news and updates that are important to lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women. Discover articles related to politics, arts and entertainment, health, parenting, business, travel, and more. Find out about women from all spheres of influence who are working toward advancing the LGBT rights movement like Tammy Baldwin, Guinevere Turner, Gloria Steinem, Ellen Page, Laverne Cox, and Diana Nyad. Watch videos, read articles, and stay up-to-date on all issues related to gay women.

Michael Kalny and Sharice Davids
Election
GOP Official Out After 'Reservation' Comment on Gay Native American

A Kansas Republican said congressional candidate Sharice Davids  “will be sent back packing to the reservation.”

October 15 2018 3:36 PM
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Politics
Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate Is First to March in Atlanta Pride

Stacey Abrams marched with LGBTQ citizens while her opponent paraded on with antigay policies.

October 15 2018 2:33 PM
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Rafiki
Commentary
Lesbian Film ‘Rafiki’ May Change Kenya Forever

The African nation may never look at gay love the same.

October 15 2018 5:11 AM
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Halsey
Bisexuality
Halsey Defends Bisexuals After Claims She's Not in LGBTQ Community

Her heart bleeds pink and blue, even if she's dating G-Eazy.

October 12 2018 1:20 PM
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Commentary
Scarlett Johansson's $15 Million Payday for Black Widow Is a Disgrace

Once the actress represented transface, now she's a symbol of our country's egregious pay gap.

October 11 2018 3:01 PM
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Alec Baldwin and Rose McGowan
Arts & Entertainment
Alec Baldwin: Rose McGowan Is 'Tragic' Face of #MeToo

Baldwin excoriated the activist actress in a far-ranging interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

October 10 2018 9:20 PM
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Samira Wiley
television
Samira Wiley on Being Outed by an 'Orange Is the New Black' Costar

The Handmaid's Tale star said she "cried a lot" when she was accidentally outed but that she eventually began a "journey" toward self-acceptance. 

October 09 2018 8:55 PM
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