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LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

Will the Old Movement Get in Formation With Platform for Black Lives?

The comprehensive policy statement from the Movement for Black Lives directly impacts LGBT people. So when will leading LGBT and civil rights groups weigh in about those policies?

How Are LGBTQ+ Candidates And Organizations Adjusting in the Pandemic?

Rufus Gifford was ambassador to Denmark during President Obama's second term and later ran for Congress.

Americans Aren't Polarized on LGBTQ Equality, Survey Finds

A new PRRI survey notes broad support for nondiscrimination protections across parties, states, religions, and age groups. 

Op-ed: Why Immigration Still Matters

In this interconnected world, failing to pass immigration reform holds all of us back, says Janet Quezada of GLAAD.

Kamala Harris and the presidential debate's missing trans rights talk

Trans rights were MIA during last night's debate. It's time for the Democratic nominee to turn up the volume, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Before ‘No Kings’ rally, ex-Pentagon official warns Trump’s anti-trans agenda threatens democracy

"Demonizing trans people is the canary in the coal mine, but the air is getting thin for everyone," former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness Shawn Skelly told The Advocate.

LGBTQ+ People Experience Health Disparities, Economic Insecurity: Poll

New polls from Data for Progress highlight this finding as well as a low sense of belonging among transgender Americans.

On Black Motherhood in America

George Floyd, Nina Pop, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor all had parents who loved them.

Oklahoma politician roasts Ryan Walters for Nex Benedict’s death to transphobic superintendent’s face

Sean Cummings said that the superintendent of public instruction and Chaya Raichik of Libs of TikTok are to blame for creating an environment in the state rife for bullying.

Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law

A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

Meet the transgender Marine Corps vet running for Congress in Pennsylvania

“They want us to get stuck on pronouns. I want to get stuck on bringing grocery prices down,” Sarah Klimm said.

Gotta have faith

Democrats are trying to bridge the God gap by reaching out to a new breed of "values voters." What they've found just might shock gays and lesbians in more ways than one.

Op-ed: LGBT Students Who Need Your Help

LGBT DREAMers are ready to push for change, whether you're ready to join them or not.

LGBTQ+ households earn 85 cents for every dollar — What's behind the disparity?

Households of LGBTQ+ and intersex people make 85 cents to the dollar of others, according to the Center for American Progress, which cites discrimination as one culprit and says the Trump administration will likely make it worse

The Lesbian Fighting for All Women to Earn What They Deserve

C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of Institute for Women's Policy Research, talks about the pay gap for LGBTQ women, women of color, and more.

L.A. Pride Will Now March for Black Lives; Here's How to Join

The usual Pride celebration had been canceled due to the pandemic, but organizer Christopher Street West will now hold a solidarity protest march. Here are the details.