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Health and WellnessMore than half of LGBTQ adults in the U.S. have been threatened with physical violence
And more than a third have been physically attacked or sexually assaulted.
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News (USA)Queer people more likely to be stopped by police
Whether they’re driving or not, non-heterosexuals are more likely to be stopped by police.
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LifeGay Republicans really are self-loathing according to science
Over a third of LGB Republicans say being LGBTQ is a “personal shortcoming” and almost half wish they were straight.
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News (USA)Florida man charged with “criminal transmission of HIV” after he spit on a paramedic
HIV cannot be transmitted through saliva and the paramedic was wearing a mask. But Florida law on HIV still allows him to be prosecuted.
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LifeDon’t leave out the Q: study concludes the term queer is a ‘distinct’ sexuality
The term still offends many people, but research reflects that people are using it to define their sexuality – and this study lends credence to it.
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Health and WellnessA shockingly high number of transgender Americans are forced into conversion therapy
Trans people in Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana were the most likely to be forced into it.
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Election 2020More people see old age as a reason not to vote for a candidate than sexual orientation
Good news for Pete Buttigieg, but not so much for Trump, Sanders, Warren, and Biden.
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Health and Wellness63% of cancer doctors don’t feel they can adequately care for trans patients
When trans people die of cancer, it isn’t just the disease that kills them.
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Health and WellnessOnly 20 U.S. states use this proven method of reducing suicides among gay, lesbian & bi youth
There’s a simple but effective way to curb LGB youth suicides, so why aren’t more states doing it?
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Health and WellnessStop blaming PrEP for the increase in STI rates. It’s not true.
Thanks to apps like Grindr, gay men are having more sex than ever. And that means more chances to catch an STI.
