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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.

Nancy Pelosi
Voices
Gratitude for Nancy Pelosi This Thanksgiving

Pelosi has restored dignity to the speakership, for always being one of our fiercest allies, and leading the House with brains, brawn, and more.

November 24 2022 3:10 PM
Tina Kotek
Politics
Oregon Elects Lesbian Tina Kotek as Governor

Kotek and Maura Healey of Massachusetts will be the nation's first out lesbian governors.

November 09 2022 3:38 PM
Dana Nessel
Politics
Lesbian Dana Nessel Reelected Michigan Attorney General

Nessel, a Democrat, beat a Republican who's accused of tampering with the 2020 presidential election results.

November 09 2022 2:54 PM
Becca Balint
Politics
Becca Balint to Be Vermont's First Woman, First LGBTQ+ Rep in Congress

Balint, a lesbian, is a longtime Vermont state legislator and former teacher.

November 08 2022 8:44 PM
Maura Healey
Politics
Maura Healey Becomes First Lesbian Governor in U.S. History

She also made history in 2014 as the first out person to be elected attorney general of a state. 

November 08 2022 8:13 PM
Julie Bowen
People
Modern Family’s Julie Bowen Shares She Was ‘In Love With a Woman’ Once

She discussed her sexuality on her podcast Quitters with Bachelor alum Becca Tilley.

November 07 2022 11:36 AM
Tina Kotek
Politics
Out Oregon Governor Nominee Tina Kotek: Let's Not Take Right-Wing Turn

Kotek, who could be one of the nation's first lesbian governors, is stressing the differences between herself and Republican Christine Drazan.

November 04 2022 4:00 PM
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