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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.

This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor
Politics

This small Pennsylvania town just elected the state's first-ever out transgender mayor

Eria Deuso has become the first out transgender mayor in Pennsylvania.

Riley Gaines speaks 2025 10X Ladies Conference Hosted by Elena Cardone in Florida alongside Alexandria Ocasio Cortez House Democratic caucus meeting at the Capitol building September 2025
Politics

AOC tells Riley Gaines to 'get a real job' instead of attacking trans people

AOC had a short but scathing response after failed college swimmer Riley Gaines challenged her to a debate.

South Portico of the White House are decorated in rainbow colors for pride month celebration 2024
Politics

White House 'Major Events' timeline features photo of topless transgender woman

The White House has posted lies about trans people to justify the complete destruction of the East Wing.

woman reaching for weights during powerlifting competition
News

Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination

JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Kier Solomon portrait with background of memorial candles
Crime

Texas police arrest suspect in 2021 murder of transgender woman Kier Solomon

Police have charged a suspect in the murder of 21-year-old transgender woman Kier Soloman after a four-years-long investigation.

​Grand Marshal Miss Major rides in the 2024 NYC LGBTQIA Pride March
News

Stonewall vet Miss Major Griffin-Gracy 'surrounded by love' as she enters hospice care

Miss Major has entered hospice care, but "is comfortable and surrounded by love," her partner says.

Queer Couple California beach selfie
News

Which states have the most same-sex couples? Here are the top 10

These are the states with the most same-sex couples who live together (per capita).

closeup of womans hands holding christian rosary prayer beads
News

Conservative Christian lesbians are coming out after years of repression

A growing number of women raised in conservative Christian environments are coming out as lesbians later in life.

Toni Atkins campaign photo
Politics

Toni Atkins drops out of California governor's race, cites 'no viable path forward'

Toni Atkins has ended her campaign to become California's first woman and first out LGBTQ+ governor.

concept art digital collage combining pills on an orange background an express mailing postage box and the texas state flag
Politics

Texas passes bill banning abortion pills from being mailed to the state

Texas now allows private citizens the right to sue health providers for mailing abortion medication.

a crowd of queer women and others party in a pool
Arts & Entertainment

The history and future of sapphic festival The Dinah

The Dinah's creator is looking to pass the torch after 34 years, but promises the storied sapphic event will go on.

cisgender spelled out in wavy scrabble tiles on pastel color background
Politics

Democrat consultants tell politicians to stop using terms like 'LGBTQIA' and 'cisgender'

Consulting firm Third Way released a list of words it believes Democratic politicians should avoid, including "LGBTQIA."
Julie Johnson Texas Rep
Politics

Texas is gerrymandering the only LGBTQ+ member of Congress from the South out of her seat

New congressional districts in Texas will split Democrat Julie Johnson's district into eight parts.

Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense nominee
Politics

Pentagon weakly corrects Pete Hegseth's views on women having the right to vote

"Of course the Secretary thinks that women should have the right to vote," Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said.

woman holding pill for emergency contraception alongside a faceless texas police officer wearing cowboy hat
News

Texas woman charged with murder for abortion accuses police of 'maliciously abusing their power'

Texas officials are trying to get a lawsuit dismissed under qualified immunity after wrongly charging a woman with murder for having an abortion.

Gerika Mudra video Defending Victims of Anti Transgender Bathroom Panic
News

Lesbian teen cornered by server in bathroom and forced to prove gender files charges

Gerika Mudra, 18, says a Buffalo Wild Wings waiter made her show her breasts to prove she could use the women's restroom.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
Politics

Pete Hegseth shares video of pastor calling to ban gay sex and ban women from voting

Pete Hegseth has seemingly endorsed his pastor's views that gay sex should be illegal and women shouldn't vote.

transgender rights protest London UK
World

Which country is about to implement a nationwide transgender bathroom ban?

The U.K. is set to ban trans people from single-sex facilities — even some that match their biological sex.
Maura Healey speaking at a podium
Politics

Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs abortion and gender-affirming care shield law

Shield Act 2.0 further strengthens protections for patients and providers of reproductive healthcare.

Women's March in Washington demanding continued access to abortion after the ban on most abortions in Texas, and looming threat to Roe v Wade in upcoming Supreme Court.
News

BREAKING: Trump administration to limit abortion for veterans after restricting gender-affirming care

The proposed policy would eliminate access to abortion through the Department of Veterans Affairs.