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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.

Danielle Hurd
Commentary
Queer, Black and at the Gyno’s Office

Going to the doctor is anxiety-inducing enough, but ignorance can make it so much worse.

15 min 38 sec ago
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Jillian Michaels Had 'Freak Out' Moment With Daughter In Past
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Jillian Michaels Discusses Homophobia With Her Daughter

The out fitness guru recently shared a story where her young daughter expressed homophobia. 

April 25 2018 7:30 PM
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Handmaid's Tale
Arts & Entertainment
The Women of Gilead Rise Up in The Handmaid's Tale's Second Season

Samira Wiley and Alexis Bledel speak with The Advocate about solidarity, sisterhood, and taking on the patriarchy. 

April 25 2018 6:31 AM
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Closing Arguments Begin for Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Trial

The prosecution and Bill Cosby’s defense team began closing arguments on Tuesday. If convicted of all three counts of aggravated indecent assault, Cosby would likely face at most 10 years in prison.

April 25 2018 12:09 AM
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I feel pretty
Arts & Entertainment
In Defense of Amy Schumer's 'I Feel Pretty'

The comedian's new film has been slammed by critics as sexist and regressive. Here are the best defenses for the self-esteem comedy.

April 24 2018 3:37 PM
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Alia Shawkat Supports Jeffrey Tambor Accusers

After co-starring with the actor on Arrested Development and Transparent, the bisexual actress supports Tambor's alleged victims.

April 24 2018 2:18 PM
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Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie and Hillary Clinton
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Questions Hillary Clinton's 'Wife' in Twitter Bio

The author of "We Should All Be Feminists" questioned Clinton for placing "wife" before all else in her Twitter bio, although arguably that's her most public and personal moniker.

April 23 2018 3:50 PM
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