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Jess King: From dancer to Peloton instructor to life coach

The queer Latina fitness expert is helping others achieve mental, physical, and spiritual wellness through healing.

Hillary Clinton Doesn't Hold Back on the Subject of Misogyny

In her first interview since her electoral vote loss, the former Secretary of State said that hatred and distrust of women played a role in the election and that she plans on addressing the issue.

Mark Robinson tells women to get their groins 'under control' in bizarre anti-birth control rant

"Don’t lay down and act like you’re making a baby til you’re ready to have a baby," the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina said in an unearthed 2022 video.

PussyHat Project Provides Solidarity at Women's Marches

Millions marched for women's rights, immigrants' rights, LGBT rights, and more this Saturday. Whether you like the Pussyhat Project or not, those pink hats provided undeniable, visual solidarity. 

Gal Gadot Won't Do 'Wonder Woman' Unless Brett Ratner Is Out

A source said the actress doesn't want Ratner, who is accused of sexual assault, to profit from the female-empowering franchise.

'Frat House' Tells the Story of a Town's Last Gay Bar

There is one gay bar remaining in Garden Grove, Calif., where there were once 15. A new short film showcases what the bar means to the community.

Equalpride launches The Advocates with Sonia Baghdady

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50 Years, 50 Heroes: Honoring Billie Jean King

The Advocate's feminism editor, Tracy E. Gilchrist, honors Billie Jean King's contributions to women's empowerment and LGBT visibility.

Pride Flags Flutter Around the World After Trump Embassy Ban Ends

LGBTQ+ symbols are now flying from Bosnia-Herzegovina to Vatican City.

Lesbian News publisher Ella Matthes has died at 81

She oversaw North America’s longest-running lesbian publication.

S.F. Announces Jail Integration Plan for Trans Women

Trans women, currently housed in a separate unit, will be placed with other female prisoners if they wish to be.

Will Trump Dismantle Women's Programs Hillary Clinton Set Up?

Officials in the State Department are reportedly "freaked out" by a request from the incoming administration.

Surprise: Donald Trump's Speech to Empower Women Was All About Him

Trump attempted his best behavior during a speech to women in honor of Women's History Month, but it's easy to read between his lines. 

Trump's Appointment to Gender Equality Office Has Hateful Anti-Trans Record

Bethany Kozma spearheaded a campaign to oppose Obama's protections for trans students. 

Anne Hathaway & Rebel Wilson on The Hustle's Lesbian, Feminist Twist

The stars of The Hustle spoke with The Advocate on the red carpet at the movie's premiere. 

Ivanka Trump Jeered When Touting Father as Champion for Women, Families

Attendees at a Berlin forum for women leaders expressed displeasure with Donald Trump's record.

Elite Figure Skater Amber Glenn Comes Out as Bi/Pan

Glenn, a favorite to win a national championship in January, is Team USA's only out LGBTQ female member.

Pro-Life Feminists Rear Their Transphobic Heads

At the Pro-Life Women's Conference, the anti-abortion movement tries to rebrand as progressive and inclusive while bashing trans children.