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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.

5 Queer Women to Honor on International Women's Day

These women changed history. 

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.

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. 

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

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

New Frida Kahlo, Patty Jenkins, Chloe Kim Barbies Released

The line is to honor International Women's Day.

What the Supreme Court's Abortion Case Means for Us

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

WATCH: Moscow LGBT Demonstrators Attacked

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month

From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.

Dems Wore White, But 'A Day Without a Woman' Is Seeing Red

White is the color of suffragettes but the organizers of upcoming strike A Day Without a Woman have called for solidarity in red for the strike on March 8.  

McDonald's Half-Hearted Attempt to Support Women

The corporation received attention for its Women's Day promotion, but will it make any real impact?

Grey's Boss Rebuts Notion That Jessica Capshaw's Exit Is Due to Pompeo's Raise

News broke that beloved actress Capshaw, who played the history-making lesbian character Arizona, has been cut from Grey's Anatomy, and the internet blamed it on lead Ellen Pompeo's raise.