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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.

Thank You, Rose McGowan.
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Thank You, Rose

Rose McGowan has helped take a big chunk out of the patriarchy, which imprisons us all.

1 hour 4 min ago
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Is Hollywood's Rape Culture Like a Gay Bar?

As reports of Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual abuses come out, a USA Today contributor draws a queer comparison.

October 16 2017 4:54 PM
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Will the #Rosearmy Change Our Rape Culture?

Actress Rose McGowan is helping demonstrate that women (and men) don't capriciously make up stories of abuse and harassment. But will Harvey Weinstein's crimes be soon forgotten like those alleged of our president?

October 16 2017 1:43 PM
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Women Have Always Been a Part of the Boy Scouts
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Women Like Me Have Always Been Part of the Boy Scouts

It’s sad that we still see so many different programs in terms of the gender binary. Thankfully, BSA is getting with the times.

October 13 2017 1:50 PM
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Professor Marsten and the Wonder Women
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Professor Marston and the Wonder Women  Is Kinky and Queer

The tale of Wonder Woman's creator, his wife, and their lover is a refreshing homage to sexual freedom. 

October 13 2017 5:43 AM
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My Life with HIV
October 13 2017 5:40 AM
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Introduction to an excerpt from Random Events Tend To Cluster, A Memoir, by Judy Wieder
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Getting Ellen to Talk Was No Easy Feat in 1997

In her new memoir, Judy Wieder — The Advocate's first female editor in chief — recounts the drama involving Ellen's big coming-out announcement. Read an exclusive excerpt from Wieder's book, Random Events Tend to Cluster, below.

October 12 2017 6:42 AM
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