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Megan Rapinoe and Martina Navratilova Spar Over Trans Women in Sports

The tennis icon had a one-word response to the soccer star’s thoughts on trans inclusion in sports.

Indian Lesbian Wins Right to Leave Husband

The landmark ruling expands female rights and court recognition of same-sex relationships.

Trump Renominates Lesbian to EEOC, and the Right Is Not Pleased

Chai Feldblum has a distinguished record of fighting discrimination, making her a target of the religious right.

A Lesbian Mother's Fight for Her Right to Parent

In her new book, Parent Deleted, Michelle Darne intimately recounts the legal and emotional battle for her nonbiological children in a system designed to undermine opposite-sex parents. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Lesbian partner may seek parental rights

The Washington State supreme court on Thursday ruled that a woman who raised a girl from birth to age 6 while living with the child's biological mother can seek parental rights as a "de facto parent."

Kate Kendell Will Leave National Center for Lesbian Rights

After leading the trailblazing legal advocacy group for over two decades, executive director Kate Kendell will step down by the end of the year.

The Boys' lesbian star Valorie Curry on mocking her hateful right-wing character

The Boys' new supe Firecracker punches down on queer people. The show's lesbian star Valorie Curry tells The Advocate why it's important that she got to portray her.

The Biggest Box-Office Actress Right Now Is a Lesbian

Ellen DeGeneres is Hollywood's new big kahuna for her starring role in Disney/Pixar's Finding Dory.

Lesbian Stepmom Wins Custody Rights as 'Psychological Parent'

When a New Jersey lesbian couple split, a stepmother claimed parenthood doesn't end with biological ties.

Lesbian Moms Push for Parental Rights in Mexico, Austria

As more countries gain equal marriage, skirmishes over parental rights have ensued -- this month, in both Mexico and Austria.

For These Lesbian Moms, Marriage Rights Didn't Cure Racism, Homophobia

The difficult job of raising Black boys as a same-sex couple persists even as LGBTQ+ rights advance.

National Center for Lesbian Rights Leader on Making a Movement for All

Imani Rupert-Gordon will take the helm at the venerable organization, NCLR announced today.

Italian Lesbians Win Adoption Victory

Despite its refusal to support same-sex couples through marriage equality, an Italian court conceded that stable, loving parents, LGBT or not, may be in a child's best interests.

Award Stripped From Lesbian Civil Rights Icon Angela Davis

The scholar says the award from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute was rescinded because of her support for Palestinian rights.

Florida High Court Rules for Parental Rights of Lesbian Egg Donor

A woman will be reunited with her daughter after six years apart.