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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.

Jennifer Finney Boylan LGBTQ&A
Transgender
Jennifer Finney Boylan Looks Back on Her Infamous Interview With Oprah

On The Advocate's LGBTQ&A podcast, the icon and author discusses how conversations about trans identity have evolved since the 2000s.

March 20 2019 3:47 PM
COVER
Exclusives
Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty: A Modern Lesbian Love Story

Transgender author and YouTube star Gigi Gorgeous on her new memoir and upcoming nuptials to fiancée Nats Getty.

March 18 2019 9:00 AM
Barbara Hammer
film
Pioneering Lesbian Filmmaker Barbara Hammer Has Died at 79

The experimental filmmaker of Dyketactics and Nitrate Kisses also became a right-to-die advocate after her cancer diagnosis. 

March 16 2019 11:06 PM
Slut In A Good Way
film
'Slut in a Good Way' Explores the Double Standard for Sexually Active Women and Men

Sophie Lorain's film reclaims the word "slut." 

March 15 2019 3:31 PM
ONE DAY AT A TIME
television
One Day at a Time's Loss Is What Happens When We Don't Support Each Other

When networks give us stories about LGBTQ people, people of color, women, and other marginalized people, it’s imperative that we watch. 

March 15 2019 6:24 AM
Mars
Women
NASA Chief: A Woman Will 'Likely' Be First Person on Mars

There may soon be a giant leap for womankind.

March 13 2019 9:03 PM
Sara Ramirez
Bisexual
Sara Ramirez Refunded Donation From NYC LGBT Center After Dearth of Bi-Plus Support

The activist and actress has now given her donation to an organization that specifically offers support to the bi-plus community. 

March 13 2019 8:00 PM
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