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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.

Keanna Mattel
Crime
Transgender Woman Murdered in Detroit; Suspect Arrested

Keanna Mattel is the 24th known transgender homicide victim in the U.S. this year.

2:12 PM
Mel Reid
Sports
Pro Golfer Mel Reid Comes Out, Joins Athlete Ally

"It’s important for me to always fight for equality," says the six-time Ladies European Tour champ.

December 10 2018 9:31 PM
Sarah Silverman and Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon
Women
Why Sarah Silverman Can Say 'F*g' and Kevin Hart Can't

Sarah Silverman (and one of her gay fans) explains the difference between her "antigay" tweets and Kevin Hart's.

December 10 2018 5:47 PM
This Lesbian Love Story is Groundbreaking for Brazil
Women
This Lesbian Love Story Is Groundbreaking

No story like this has made it to Hollywood. 

December 10 2018 1:07 PM
Janet from "The Good Place"
television
'The Good Place' Takes Gender-Bending to a Whole New Level

Actor D'Arcy Carden leads an Orphan Black-esque episode of the hit NBC comedy, with weird and amazing results. 

December 07 2018 2:06 PM
Hannah Gadsby
Women
Hannah Gadsby Slams 'Good Men' to Mostly Silent Hollywood Audience

The lesbian comedian behind this summer's searing Netflix special Nanette continued to lambaste the patriarchy at the Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment event.

December 05 2018 8:38 PM
Married Lesbian First Responders Say They Were Shamed Out of Jobs
Women
Married Lesbian First Responders Say They Were Shamed Out of Jobs

Supervisors told the women that their co-workers expressed discomfort at their use of the term "wife."

December 03 2018 9:32 AM
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