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Ariana DeBose on how horror flick House of Spoils relates to identity, empowerment, and book bans

Out Oscar winner Ariana DeBose tells The Advocate, "I think there's something [about horror] that allows people to process, and maybe it is the sensation of being scared into it."

Halsey Stuns NYC Women's March With Powerful Poem About Abuse

The bisexual singer shared her experiences in the poem "A Story Like Mine" and called for her audience to take a stand.

WATCH: Janet Mock Give Oprah 'Ah-Ha' Moments on Gender

Two powerful women. One must-see conversation.

Gallery of Geek: J. Bone

Handsome, sexy men and powerful, curvy women abound in artist J. Bone's cartoon world.

An Intercultural Lesbian Wrestling Rom-Com Makes a Signature Statement

With its portrayals of diverse, powerful women, Signature Move manages to be political while also sweet, funny, and romantic.

Cate Blanchett on man buns, giant female brains, & skewering powerful sexists in 'Rumours'

Rumours stars Cate Blanchett and Denis Ménochet chat with The Advocate about how the satirical film nails perceptions of women in power.

Babygirl's Nicole Kidman, Halina Reijn on women, sex, and power

Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson and writer-director Halina Reijn (who directed the queer Bodies Bodies Bodies) speak with The Advocate about intergenerational sex and power.

Jodie Foster & Annette Bening's 1st 'Nyad' Clip Shows Power of Queer Women's Friendship

In the first clip from the biopic about Diana Nyad's epic Cuba-to-Florida swim, Annette Bening as Nyad and Jodie Foster as her best friend and coach, Bonnie Stoll, depict the value of chosen family.

Coming Out to Hillary Clinton

Mira Patel describes the experience of introducing her girlfriend to one of the most powerful women on the planet.

Op-ed: The Black Gay Trans Man at Minneapolis City Hall

Phillipe Cunningham was told he could never get into politics. Now, he's the right-hand man for one of the most powerful women in Minnesota.

Republicans' Hatred of Powerful Women, Now Live and Uninterrupted!

Trump and his boys' club took aim at Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch at the impeachment hearings, but it only displayed their weakness. 

Three Generations of Queer Women Take On the Power of Labels

Three different generations have a roundtable discussion the hardships of dating, the power of labels, and the importance of trigger warnings.

Janet Mock On Why Trans Lives Matter, So #SayHerName

The 18 transgender women killed this year 'had value, had purposes, and were loved,' Mock affirms. 'And they will be missed.'

Kelly Clarkson's 'Piece By Piece' Video Celebrates Strong Women

Here's to women. And moms. And love's healing power.

Women Lawmakers Tell of Sexual Harassment in Congress

The suggestive remarks and propositions are all about power, the women point out.

Women Are Strong OR Beautiful Per James Cameron's Wonder Woman Remarks

TV's Wonder Woman Lynda Carter slammed Cameron for his narrow views about women and power.