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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.

Congressman Mark Pocan has filed a bill to make it legal to elect LGBTQ people and women as president.
Politics
Gay Congressman's Bill Would Strike Out Male Presidential Pronouns

The openly gay official has filed a bill that would change gendered language so LGBTQ people and women can be officially elected.

January 18 2019 6:10 PM
Mary Oliver
People
Mary Oliver, Acclaimed Lesbian Poet, Dies at 83

Oliver, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and other honors, dedicated much of her work to longtime partner Molly Malone Cook.

January 17 2019 8:15 PM
MARY WALSH BEV NANCE
Marriage Equality
Federal Judge Allows Retirement Community to Reject Lesbian Couple

A federal court ruling says the Fair Housing Act doesn't stop discrimination based on sexual orientation.

January 17 2019 2:46 PM
Stormy Daniels
Media
Stormy Daniels Is Bisexual: She Confirms in Wild Twitter Thread

The adult film star who was alleged to have been paid hush money for an affair with Donald Trump has confirmed her sexual identity.

January 17 2019 2:26 PM
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Plus
#2 of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Andrea Johnson
January 17 2019 5:00 AM
Women's March
Women
High-Profile Democrats to Steer Clear of Embattled Women's March

High profile Dems are staying away from the organization whose leadership has been accused of endorsing anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. 

January 16 2019 9:09 PM
Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda
television
Lily Tomlin on Why She Refused to Play 'Time's' Coming Out 'Games'

The Grace & Frankie star was offered the news giant's cover in 1975 with one major caveat. 

January 16 2019 2:35 PM
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