Abby McEnany: Dykes Can Do Whatever The F*ck They Want

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Abby McEnany: Dykes Can Do Whatever The F*ck They Want

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Aug 31, 2021

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Self-described "fat, queer dyke", Abby McEnany is one of the first butch women to ever lead a TV show. Season Two of Work In Progress is now airing on Showtime. LGBTQ&A is hosted by Jeffrey Masters and produced by The Advocate magazine, in partnership with GLAAD. Come find us on Twitter @lgbtqpod.

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Aug 31, 2021

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Abby McEnany: Dykes Can Do Whatever The F*ck They Want

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