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Google Showcases Same-Sex Couple on Intl. Women's Day

The digital company included LGBT representation in its #OneDayIWill video celebrating women.

Cannes Film Fest Commits to Showing More Films by Women

Cannes organizers sign a gender-parity pledge designed to increase women filmmakers' representation in international festivals.

AOC Was a Girl Scout? Boycott the Cookies, Cries Antigay Columnist

Jane Chastain faults the Girl Scouts for celebrating International Women's Day and famous alumni like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Trump Sends Antiwomen Groups to U.N. for Conference on Status of Women

It should not come as a surprise that Donald Trump, a man famous for his misogynist rhetoric, sent two antiwomen groups, one known as a hate group, to an international conference on the status of women. 

Melissa Etheridge on how 'my queerness protected me' in a music scene unforgiving to women

While it hasn't been easy, being queer has given Melissa Etheridge a unique perspective on the music industry.

Google's International Women's Day Doodle Includes Trans Women

Today's Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day with a video celebrating women around the globe -- including two openly trans women.

What is International Women's Day? The history of the revolutionary holiday explained

The history of the holiday goes beyond feminism, reminding us every year of the deep ties linking gender equality and class struggle.

What the Supreme Court's Abortion Case Means for Us

On International Women's Day, remember how many rights women are still fighting for.

In the Galleries: SHE

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Advocate & Gochis Galleries present 'SHE', an exhibit of work by 3 women artists in honor of International Women's Day.

Melania Trump Calls for 'Gender Empowerment and Respect' at Ceremony Honoring Women

Speaking at the 2017 Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Awards, the first lady called for unity in fighting injustice in all forms. 

Lady Gaga defends Dylan Mulvaney from transphobes: 'This is not backlash. This is hatred'

If you thought Lady Gaga would let transphobia slide, we'd like to visit the rock you've been living under for the past 15 years.

Lesbian Artist Receives Multi-Year Prison Sentence for Criticizing Putin, Military

The judge handed down a harsh sentence for Alexandra Skochilenko, who switched out price tags with antiwar messages in a supermarket protest last year.

First Female-Only Flight Celebrates International Women's Day

Passengers were in for a treat when they boarded a plane that was completely prepared, operated, and piloted by women.

Snapchat Rolls Out Offensive Lenses for International Women's Day

The social networking app has had issues with offensive lenses in the past, and despite efforts toward sensitivity, its Women's Day Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, and Marie Curie filters missed the mark. 

9 Inspiring Women Backing LGBT Rights Around The World

For Saturday, International Women's Day, here's a look at some of the LGBT women and allies who are working to ensure equality around the globe.

WATCH: Moscow LGBT Demonstrators Attacked

Armed men attacked an LGBT contingent in an International Women's Day rally, but police intervened.

Billie Jean King Relives Her Historic Dollar Rebellion for Women

For International Women's Day, learn how this lesbian icon took a stand for fair pay over 50 years ago.

Baldwin Ratify ERA

Rep. Tammy Baldwin marked International Women's Day by introducing legislation to speed up the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.