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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.

Fortune Feimster
Exclusives
Fortune Feimster's Comedy is For All Queers Without a Voice

The affable comedian made our "Women of the Year" list. 

2 hours 46 min ago
elizabeth warren
Exclusives
Elizabeth Warren Still Has Plans For America

The former Democratic candidate for POTUS is also one of our "Women of the Year." 

2 hours 56 min ago
NJ murder
Crime
Woman Who Allegedly Killed Wife With Wine Chiller Apprehended

Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus was found dead in the New Jersey home she shared with her wife. 

May 23 2020 6:44 PM
Charmaine McGuffey
Politics
Ohio Lesbian Sheriff Candidate Could Replace the Man Who Fired Her

Charmaine McGuffey defeated her former boss in the Democratic primary, and now she's ready to take on a Republican in November.

May 22 2020 6:39 PM
Monica Raymund
television
Hightown's Monica Raymund on Playing a Fully Realized Lesbian Lead

The out star of STARZ's new series set in Provincetown chats with The Advocate about playing a woman grappling with addiction who is also trying to solve a murder. 

May 22 2020 5:43 PM
Michele Fitzsimmons
News
NYC Fire Department Gets First Lesbian Battalion Chief

Michele Fitzsimmons, promoted Thursday, is also only the second woman to achieve this rank in the department.

May 22 2020 3:10 PM
rachel maddow
Exclusives
Rachel Maddow is Still The Smartest Lesbian on TV

The MSNBC host is also one of The Advocate's Women of the Year. 

May 22 2020 5:00 AM
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