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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.

Naya
News
'Glee' Star Naya Rivera Missing, Son Found Alone on Boat in Lake

Officials continue to search for the actress.

1 hour 41 min ago Updated
Born to Play
Sports
'Born to Play,' From Queer Director, Follows Women's Football Team

Follow the Boston Renegades as they balance their day jobs with the sport they love. 

July 01 2020 8:03 PM
rowling
Commentary
Responding to J.K. Rowling: It’s Past Time for Lesbians to Speak Out

Two lesbian feminist activists talk about why it's important to denounce trans-exclusionary language.

July 01 2020 2:21 PM
Mary Lambert
Music
Mary Lambert on Queering Hymns, LGBTQ+ Visibility and the Indigo Girls

The Grammy-nominated artist chatted with Inside With the Advocate in May about the LGBTQ+ artists who inspired her. 

July 01 2020 1:53 PM
dead to me
television
Dead to Me's Creator Liz Feldman on the 'Romance of Close Friendship'

The Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini-led Netflix series is a love letter to female friendship that is queer to its core. 

June 30 2020 7:47 PM
Nikki Blonsky
People
Hairspray's Nikki Blonsky Comes Out to Tune of Diana Ross Classic

Blonsky publicly declared that she's gay in a manner perfect for someone with a musical theater background. 

June 29 2020 1:25 PM
Taylor Schilling
People
OITNB's Taylor Schilling Comes Out Sharing GF's Sweet Instagram Story

The Orange Is the New Black star shared the story confirming her relationship with a woman on the 50th anniversary of the first Pride. 

June 29 2020 12:37 PM
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