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Almost everyone prosecuted under Maryland’s HIV criminal law was a Black man
Black men are a minority in Maryland but a majority of those prosecuted under the law in that state.
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Ron DeSantis’s “anti-woke” policies have led to a serious brain drain in Florida
Florida is experiencing “one of the worst teacher shortage situations in the nation,” and DeSantis is to blame.
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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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Majorities of Americans oppose religious-based anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination
Even Republican and Christian majorities don’t support anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
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Groundbreaking study reveals differences between straight & LGBTQ+ adults during pandemic
Survey data included questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time, granting researchers an unprecedented trove of information.
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Democratic governor signs law punishing HIV transmission with up to 10 years in prison
As of 2022, 35 states have outdated and discriminatory laws that criminalize HIV exposure (and predominantly punish Black people).
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Bisexual workers largely stay closeted at work to avoid discrimination & harassment
Fewer than one-fifth of bi workers are out to their coworkers, compared to half of all gay and lesbian workers.
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Landmark settlement grants transgender senior the respect she deserves
After a life spent fighting, she wasn’t willing to take it any longer. And this time, she won.
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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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Trans people face four times more violence than cis people
Trans people are more likely to be the victims of violence than cis men and women, according to a new study.