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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.

Dear Women’s March Leaders, Let's Talk About Farrakhan

The leadership of the national Women's March needs to loudly denounce Louis Farrakhan. The future of the movement is at stake, writes Amanda Kerri.

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.

WATCH: We Need to 'Fix Society,' Not Trans People

Trans Women of Color Collective leader Lourdes Ashley Hunter delivered a must-hear speech dedicated to Leelah Alcorn and all trans youth who face social oppression and violence.

Chicago Won't Hold Women's March This Year

The move comes amid controversy involving national march leaders, but Chicago organizers, who will plan an alternative event, cite other reasons.

Why #MeToo Activist Alyssa Milano Will Not Speak at Next Women's March

The actress-advocate opens up on how the movement can learn from its critics and criticizes the Women's March stances on anti-semitism.

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. 

Embattled Women's March Leaders Address Jewish/LGBTQ Women

Organizers of the national Women's March, Carmen Perez and Tamika Mallory, addressed accusations of supporting anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. 

Women's March Leader Won't Denounce Antigay, Anti-Semitic Louis Farrakhan

Tamika Mallory not only refuses to cut ties with the homophobic, anti-Semitic Farrakhan, but praised him as "the greatest of all time."

Debra Messing Joins Alyssa Milano in Denouncing Women's March

Who else will come down against the Women's March leaders and their support of Louis Farrakhan?

Rachel Maddow on When a Woman Presidential Candidate Was a Joke (Video)

In the 1960s and '70s, even as other nations elected women leaders, many Americans thought a woman running for president was a laughing matter.

These Trans Women of Color Will No Longer Accept the Status Quo

Merrique Jenson is bringing together trans women of the Midwest to first commiserate, then conquer.

High-Profile Democrats to Steer Clear of Embattled Women's March

High profile Dems are staying away from the organization whose leadership has been accused of endorsing anti-Semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. 

Barack Obama 'Comes Out' as a Feminist In Glamour Magazine

But it's not really a big deal because all men should be feminists, according to the president. 

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Citing Homophobia, Women's March Founder Tells Leaders to Resign

Teresa Shook says the march's current leaders have allowed "anti-Semitism, anti-LBGTQIA sentiment and hateful, racist rhetoric" into the movement.

Ashlee Marie Preston Has Thoughts on the Women's March and Louis Farrakhan

The transgender activist weighs in on whether the Women's March should associate with the antigay leader.

Rose McGowan Takes on Trump, Weinstein in Fiery Speech

Speaking at the Women's Convention, the feminist leader ripped the president's Access Hollywood tape and the culture of harassment in Hollywood.

Women's March Pulls Support From Louis Farrakhan's Hate

After years of criticism for their leadership's close connections to the homophobic, anti-Semitic leader, the Women's March finally distances themselves from Farrakhan.

Black trans women 'have the most to lose.' So many are showing up for Harris

Black trans women are a small subset of trans voters, who make up a small portion of the electorate — but they’re also longtime leaders of the LGBTQ+ rights movement who know what’s at stake.

We Urgently Need More LGBT Women in Office

Women, and especially queer women, have innate senses of empathy and strength, which politics currently lacks.