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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.

Michael Luong
People
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Cynthia Nixon Praises Her LGBTQ Heroes While Accepting Out 100 Award

Accepting the award from Out for Hero of the Year, Nixon spoke movingly about LGBTQ people, women, and people of color leading the way. 

November 16 2018 8:44 PM
Stacey Abrams
Politics
Stacey Abrams Admits Election Loss, Remains Defiant

Abrams acknowledged that Brian Kemp will be Georgia's next governor but continued to accuse him of voter suppression.

November 16 2018 7:21 PM
Ocasio-Cortez
Commentary
When It Comes to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Retract Your Claws

She's neither our savior nor our enemy, writes Amanda Kerri.

November 16 2018 3:49 PM
Dawn Laguens
Politics
Dawn Laguens Stepping Down at Planned Parenthood

Laguens, a lesbian who has been with the group eight years and its public face since this spring, says she'll stay close to the movement for inclusive health care.

November 15 2018 5:17 PM
Queer & Muslim in Trump’s America
Religion
Queer & Muslim in Trump’s America

Activist Urooj Arshad says being LGBTQ and Muslim are far from mutually exclusive.

November 13 2018 6:39 AM
LESBIAN VETS
Video
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Lesbian Veteran Finds Love After Trauma

A new documentary shows how an Iraq War veteran learned to smile again. 

November 12 2018 4:12 PM
Women's March 'Doesn't Endorse" Louis Farrakhan's Statements
Women
Women's March Pulls Support From Louis Farrakhan's Hate

After years of criticism for their leadership's close connections to the homophobic, anti-Semitic leader, the Women's March finally distances themselves from Farrakhan.

November 09 2018 3:35 PM
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