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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.
Beautiful and brilliant (and, incidentally, trans), the actress is an early awards contender for her starring role in Monica. But will Hollywood continue to reward her talents?
The vice president was the first woman to give the school’s commencement address.
Based on her iconic music video of the same name, Kiyoko’s debut novel knocks a queer YA romance out of the park.
This fearless writer navigates numerous identities. Read an excerpt from her new book describing how she achieved self-acceptance.
The forthcoming repository of queer history chooses a new executive for its leadership team, Suhaly Bautista-Carolina.
Out queer actress Jodi Balfour chats about LGBTQ+ representation on Ted Lasso and why her character’s coming-out arc on For All Mankind was so special.
Our community's out moms could use some more visibility — and a big thank you too.
Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen chat with The Advocate about Book Club: The Next Chapter and the importance of women supporting each other and depicting women over 60 who lead sexually full lives.
Once given a closet as an office by GOP leadership, and with a target still on her back, Johnson refuses to stop fighting for what's right.
Senate Bill 458 would define gender according to a person's reproductive capacities.
The two women are still together after more than 15 years together.
For Women's History Month, we salute activists who've made LGBTQ+ history from the 1950s through the 2020s.
Zandara Kennedy is one of the few women and queer stunt performers in Hollywood. Now she’s helping to open doors for other marginalized people in the industry.
A reboot of The L Word is in development though.
ACT UP’s Oral History Project celebrates a funding windfall while also mourning the sudden death of two of its most beloved longtime members.
After it was reported the queer-inclusive series would have only one more season, with just four episodes, fans were outraged.
The acclaimed lesbian performer minced no words in a recent interview.
President Joe Biden is calling for action to close the pay gap.
Prime Video has seemingly struck out the lauded queer series.
The former U.S. Representative from Colorado and Presidential candidate was a champion of women’s rights and longtime LGBTQ+ ally.
