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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.

Dating My Mother
Arts & Entertainment
Dating My Mother Merges Mother and Son Dating Worlds

The new gay comedy features app hookups, independent mothers, and wine nights with Kathy Najimy.

October 20 2017 7:00 PM
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Facing Furious Backlash, Mayim Bialik Walks Back Her NYT Op-Ed
Women
Facing Furious Backlash, Mayim Bialik Walks Back Her NYT Op-Ed

The Big Bang Theory star is apologizing for her controversial piece.

October 20 2017 2:48 PM
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Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo
Women
Top 5 Acts of Resistance: #MeToo

#MeToo gives those who have suffered harassment and abuse a way to share their stories.

October 20 2017 2:33 PM
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Carol Anderson
Books
Starting a Gay Family — in the '70s

In her new memoir, You Can't Buy Love, Carol Anderson writes of growing up gay — and fundamentalist — in the 1960s and trying to establish a queer family a decade later. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

October 19 2017 5:02 AM
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Sally Ride
Women
Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'

The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.

October 18 2017 3:30 PM
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Caitlyn
Transgender
After Controversy, Caitlyn Jenner 'Declines' Award From Trans Film Fest

The Republican transgender celebrity will no longer be receiving an award from St. John's Well Child & Family Center, after a petition called for the honor to be revoked.

October 18 2017 1:23 PM Updated
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Caitlyn Jenner
Commentary
Why Are We Giving Awards to Caitlyn Jenner?

Transgender activist Ashlee Marie Preston says it's not only wrong to give an award to the Trump supporter — as St. John's Well Child & Family Center plans to do — it is downright insulting.

October 18 2017 6:12 AM Updated
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