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Anti-LGBTQ+ media is worsening young people’s mental health
And such media is proliferating, thanks to GOP legislation and poor social media moderation.
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Trans activists outraged over major study questioning the benefits of gender-affirming care
The Cass Review flies in the face of most American medical guidance, and activists are terrified of the repercussions.
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How can we stop “mind-reading” technology from outing queer people against their will?
AI-driven brain scans can detect people’s sexual orientations, and that has some legal experts seriously concerned.
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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.