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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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Commentary
The Queer Tax on LGBTQ+ Women Who Partner With Women

Fighting back against the added living expenses queer women are forced to endure.

October 07 2021 12:00 PM
Senator Tammy Baldwin
Politics
Sen. Tammy Baldwin Looks Back On Being 'The First' Throughout Career

Senator Baldwin is the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to the U.S. Senate.

October 05 2021 4:40 PM
How Denver's Blush & Blu Survives as a Last Remaining Lesbian Bar
Exclusives
How Denver's Blush & Blu Survives as a Last Remaining Lesbian Bar

Owner Jody Bouffard is keeping one of 21 lesbian bars in the United States alive.

September 28 2021 8:51 AM
Cassandra Peterson
Arts & Entertainment
Elvira, Cassandra Peterson, Comes Out, Talks 19-Year Relationship

The Mistress of the Dark opens up about her secret relationship with another woman in Yours Cruelly, Elvira.

September 21 2021 3:19 PM
Four Lakota people on a grassy hill.
News
Female Couple Says School Discriminated Against Kids By Cutting Hair

Hair is sacred in Lakota tradition. 

September 21 2021 11:26 AM
Melissa Etheridge, One Way Out
Music
Melissa Etheridge Has Always Written 'Genderless' Music — Here's Why

The iconic singer talks about her new album, One Way Out. 

September 21 2021 9:37 AM
Repro Rights
Commentary
How LGBTQ+ Rights and Reproductive Freedom Are Forever Linked

The Supreme Court's stamp of approval in the recent Texas reproductive rights legislation puts the future of marriage equality on shaky ground. 

September 14 2021 6:24 PM
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