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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.

Betsy DeVos
Politics
Betsy DeVos Rescinds Campus Rape Guidelines in Order to Protect the Accused

The Education Secretary has made it more difficult for sexual assault survivors to prove they've been raped. 

3:15 PM
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Billie Jean King
film
Billie Jean King's Battle of the Sexes Win Was for Everyone

The tennis legend put her reputation on the line for women's equality, but she's always been an intersectional force. 

12:02 PM
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Poly
Commentary
Bi and Poly: How My Pendulum Swings

For someone who doesn't play by society's sexual rules, the secret to happiness is living in the present.

5:03 AM
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Bisexual Women Aren't Defined by Men
Commentary
Bisexual Women Aren't Defined by Men

Why are male voices — and appendages — always telling our stories? 

September 21 2017 4:10 PM
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Conservative Commentator Alleges Rape and Retaliation by Fox Business Host
Media
Trump Surrogate Alleges Rape and Retaliation by Fox Host

Scottie Nell Hughes filed suit Monday making the claims against Charles Payne and Fox News Channel.

September 19 2017 12:35 PM
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Amber Tamblyn
Women
Amber Tamblyn Speaks Out for All Women Who Haven't Been 'Believed'

Tamblyn said James Woods hit on her when she was 16. He called her a liar, but she won't be silenced. 

September 18 2017 5:29 PM
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Floyd Mayweather Defends President Donald Trump Pussy Grab
Sports
Floyd Mayweather Defends Trump's 'Grab Them' Comment

The retired boxer says the Access Hollywood tape was "just locker room talk."

September 15 2017 8:29 PM
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