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Kate Winslet on how new film 'Lee' breaks gender norms

The Oscar winner and her Lee costars Andy Samberg and Andrea Riseborough discuss upending expectations of gender, friendship, and radical acceptance.

The Hate Lobbed at Angelica Ross, Meghan Markle Is Familiar to All Black Trans Women

Deciding how to handle microaggressions — and overt ignorance — is a full-time job for trans women of color.

Brandi Carlile & the Highwomen Set the Patriarchy on Fire in New Video

Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hembly have formed a supergroup of roots musicians with a mission of amplifying women's voices. 

Bernie Wagenblast Steps All the Way In, Giving Voice to Hope

At 66, the New York City subway announcer comes out as trans amid life’s chaos, confusion, and contest, finally reaching her destination.

When Sandra Day O’Connor, Appointed by Reagan, Married Two Gay Men

Jeff Trammell came out to the history-making Supreme Court justice — and what followed was astounding.

Op-ed: If BinderCon Was Just for White Cisgender Women, It Wouldn't Work

Mitt Romney's comment about 'binders full of women' spurred the creation of BinderCon, a symposium for female writers that works hard to include LGBT participants.

HRC Head Apologizes to Presidential Forum's Trans Protesters

Trans activists protested a lack of visibility for Black trans women at the event, and Alphonso David says the group is "deeply sorry" and will do better.

It’s time for women to lead the world to peace

Men have led us to war, death, and destruction. It's time for a new way.

Attacks on Imane Khelif prove what we've long known: Transphobia hurts cis women, too

Transphobia is increasingly aimed at cisgender women. This discrimination extends beyond sports, creating new victims of anti-trans hate.

The Rise of the Lesbian Super PAC

LPAC, a new super PAC created by influential lesbians, plans to raise at least $1 million this cycle to help elect pro-equality candidates and amplify women's voices in the political conversation.

No, Drew Barrymore, we are not your 'Momala'

The "Momala" moment with Vice President Harris on the Drew Barrymore Show highlights the enduring stereotype of Black women as societal caretakers, prompting a reflection on the need to recognize their full humanity and leadership beyond nurturing roles.

How this trans woman founded a new nation free of hate

Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière tells us why she created a micronation for her and her chosen family.

'All Lives Matter' But We Must Prioritize Trans Women of Color

White activists need to help stop the 'genocide of trans women of color.' First step: listen.

Trans, Female, Undocumented and Making Their Way in the South

Entre Nosotras, a new documentary, highlights trans immigrants in North Carolina after the passage of the state's "bathroom bill."

Three Women Add Their Voices to Cosby Sexual Assault Retrial

Bill Cosby is not charged in the alleged assaults involving the three, but the stories they shared Wednesday were similar to those of other accusers.

2018 Oscars: A Rerun of the Grammys' Meaningless Lip Service to Women

Harvey Weinstein might be gone, but women's voices are still nearly silent in Hollywood.

Jann Wenner's Legacy: Janis Joplin Lamented Rolling Stone Story Days Before Death

The interview can be viewed in a new light after the magazine’s queer cofounder, Jann Wenner, denigrated Black and female musicians.

Can Taylor Swift bring the gays to the yard line?

The world's most famous woman and proud LGBTQ+ ally has brought a dose of estrogen to an institution dripping in toxic masculinity.

97-year-old lesbian baller Maybelle Blair on heaven, progress, and the Cubs

The sports legend who helped inspire A League of Their Own is a lesson in living well.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.