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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.

Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie and Hillary Clinton
Women
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Questions Hillary Clinton's 'Wife' in Twitter Bio

The author of "We Should All Be Feminists" questioned Clinton for placing "wife" before all else in her Twitter bio, although arguably that's her most public and personal moniker.

April 23 2018 3:50 PM
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Russian Doll (2016)
Commentary
Creating Films That Ace the Bechdel Test

Women and queer people shape director Ed Gaffney's life. Why would he not put reflections of them on screen?

April 23 2018 10:50 AM
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Easy Abbey
Arts & Entertainment
'Easy Abby' Celebrates Female Pleasure

Consider the vast variety of orgasms with this clip from Easy Abby season 2. 

April 23 2018 5:26 AM
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'Fearless Girl' Statue Relocating Within NY
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'Fearless Girl' Statue Is Being Moved

Artist Kristan Visbal's 'Fearless Girl' statue will relocate from its place opposite the 'Charging Bull' statue on Wall Street to stand in front of the New York Stock Exchange. 

April 20 2018 8:05 PM
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Judge to Hear Arguments About Delaying Stormy Daniels Case
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Judge Will Consider Delaying Stormy Daniels Case

The president says the FBI raid on his attorney's home and office means a lawsuit brought against him by an adult film actress should be postponed.

April 20 2018 2:55 PM
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Three Witnesses to Testify to Cosby Defense
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Three Witnesses to Testify in Cosby's Defense

A day after testimony from an expert toxicologist, three witnesses are set to testify for the defense in Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial.

April 20 2018 2:45 PM
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Bill Cosby
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Expert Forensic Toxicologist Talks Quaaludes, Benadryl at Cosby Retrial

Dr. Timothy Rohrig took the stand at the sexual assault retrial of Bill Cosby, connecting the dots on drugs that could facilitate such assaults..

April 19 2018 6:45 PM
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