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Here’s why gay & bi young people smoke more than their straight peers
Scientists are researching how to reduce smoking among non-heterosexual youth.
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Queer teens twice as likely to have this eating disorder, study says
The disorder affects up to 16.6 million Americans — that’s double the entire population of New York City.
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U.S. drops to “C” grade on global LGBTQ+ rights scorecard
The U.S. once scored a higher-level “B” on gay and bisexual rights. So what happened?
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Brands that bend to anti-LGBTQ+ pressure lose more customers, study says
Bud Light called its trans-inclusive marketing campaign a misstep. But that may prove an even bigger misstep.
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A staggering 81% of trans adults have considered suicide
Anti-trans rhetoric, politics, and discrimination are having a clear negative impact on trans and nonbinary people’s mental health.
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Trans people in Southern states have to travel & pay more just to get medical care, study finds
Bans on gender-affirming care for trans youth could make the problem far worse.
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Most LGBTQ adults in America have gotten or will get vaccinated against COVID-19
A recent survey found that 92 percent have already received at least one dose of a currently available vaccine. One in five LGBTQ adults also reported the loss of a close friend or family member.
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Hesitant about getting the COVID vaccine? Here are some reasons why you should get it.
Much of the personal turmoil the virus has caused in the LGBTQ community could be alleviated if the country was able to return to normal.
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LGBTQ people of color are more likely to contract COVID than straight white people
LGBTQ people of color are more likely to contract coronavirus, know someone that died from coronavirus, and need assistance making ends meet due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.
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A majority of Americans support marriage equality & LGBTQ protections. All except one group.
Republicans were half-and-half, but there’s only one demographic where the majority is still uncomfortable with same-sex marriage. Take a good guess.