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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.

Octavia Spencer was near tears describing how her friend, Jessica Chastain, worked to ensure pay parity for the two actresses.

January 26 2018 6:49 PM

If you missed the Women's March because of knit caps, you're putting yourself first and women second, writes Amanda Kerri.

January 26 2018 5:26 AM

The resignation of Lou Anna Simon, president of Michigan State University, comes in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.

January 25 2018 5:09 PM

Trump acolyte Courtland Sykes — hoping to unseat Sen. Claire McCaskill — also branded those demanding gender equality as "banshees."

January 25 2018 3:47 PM

Jessie Earl shares how author Ursula K. Le Guin helped shape and inform her womanhood and transgender identity.

January 25 2018 6:56 AM

The author of The Female Eunuch, recently infamous for transphopic comments, is currently writing a book titled On Rape. 

January 24 2018 6:26 PM

Disgraced long-time USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced on Wednesday to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts.

January 24 2018 2:59 PM
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