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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.

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'Booksmart' Is 'The Breakfast Club' for a Queer-Inclusive Generation

The Advocate speaks with Booksmart's Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and Kaitlyn Dever about the film that stars a lead lesbian character in a major teen movie. 

May 21 2019 5:29 AM
Dolly Parton and Cher
Women
Dolly Parton's Birthday Message to Cher Is Gay Canon

From one diva to another, Parton sang a brief mash-up of her megahit "I Will Always Love You" and "Happy Birthday" for Cher. 

May 20 2019 7:39 PM
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News
Calvin Klein Sorry for 'Queer-Baiting' Ad With Bella Hadid, Robot

The fashion giant admitted that using a straight model kissing a female digital avatar to sell clothes was a questionable choice.

May 20 2019 2:20 PM
Dutee Chand
Sports
Indian Sprinter Dutee Chand Is First Major Athlete to Come Out There

A champion in the 100-meter sprint, Chand said she felt free to speak about her female partner since India decriminalized sex between same-sex couples just last year. 

May 20 2019 11:16 AM
Short Film Showcases Trans Resilience in Brazil
Transgender
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A Trans Couple Fights to Survive Past 35

The film Thirty-Five features a real couple trying to defy Brazil's life expectancy for transgender people.

May 17 2019 7:28 AM
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People
Model Bella Hadid Kisses Lady Robot in Lesbian-Themed Calvin Klein Ad

The fascinating clip is part of the designer's "I Speak My Truth" campaign for MyCalvins.

May 16 2019 3:05 PM
Healing Justice: Our Response To White Supremacy
Commentary
What Is Healing Justice?

The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice explains how we can best respond to generational trauma and violence.

May 16 2019 6:31 AM
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