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Michigan Salon Owner Refuses to Serve LGBTQ+ Community Because of ‘Pedophiles’

She says because she believes that the “+” indicates “pedophiles,” she’s refusing to serve the “TQ+” community.

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Changing the T for LGBs

The nationwide discussion surrounding trans visibility is essential for other queer people, too.

Poll: Only 2.9% of Americans Are LGB

Hunter College released a new LGB-specific poll that reveals fresh insights about the LGB population, how its men and women differ, and an emerging generational divide.

Military Ban: Could LGBs and Women Be Next?

Trump's hateful ban on trans people in the military could be just the beginning. 

REPORT: Half of LGB Americans Identify As Christian

A 6 percent increase in LGB Americans identifying as Christian reflects a "changing religious landscape."

Alarming Drug Use Among LGB Teens

Gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens are 190% more likely to abuse illegal substances than heterosexual youths, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh.

Angola Decriminalizes Gay Sex, Bans LGB Discrimination

The African nation sloughs off homophobia inherited from its days as a Portuguese colony.

STUDY: Obamacare Improves LGB Access to Health Insurance

The proportion of LGB Americans with health insurance has risen by 10 percentage points since the Affordable Care Act went into effect, a new study finds.

Ireland Moves to Protect Jobs of LGB Teachers

The republic that became the first to approve marriage equality by popular vote now extends labor protections to LGB employees of religious schools and hospitals.

Report: Children of LGB Parents Functioning 'Quite Well'

The study also shows a high proportion of bisexual adults are parents.

Study: Antigay Communities Lead to Early LGB Death

The results largely point to higher rates of suicide, homicide, and cardiovascular disease.

Good Trouble's Hailie Sahar's Trans Character Challenges the LGB

The actress who plays Lulu Abundance on Pose spoke with The Advocate about anti-trans discrimination in that period piece and in the modern Good Trouble.   

Study: LGB Youth More Likely to Be Obese, at Risk for Diabetes

LGB and questioning youth spend more time in sedentary activities than heterosexuals due to minority stress, says the lead study author.

The CDC Paints a Dark Picture for LGB Youth, But Don't Despair

The Trevor Project's Abbe Land on the troubling new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

EEOC Rules on LGB Workplace Protections

Although the ruling specifically addressed LGB employees, the ACLU says it applies to transgender workers too.

STUDY: LGB Teens Need Birth Control Info Too

These teens appear to be at greater risk for pregnancy than straight teenagers, a new study indicates.

STUDY: Religious Counseling Has Higher Risk of LGB Suicide

That doesn't necessarily mean it causes suicide, but the association is troubling, says a new study.

Study: LGB New Yorkers Face Stark Health Disparities

A new study from Empire State Pride Agenda reveals LGB New Yorkers are more likely to suffer from mental health problems and be victims of sexual assault than their heterosexual counterparts.

LGB People Experience Domestic Violence at Same Rate as Heterosexuals

That's among the findings in what the CDC says is the first national survey to classify such incidents by the sexual orientation of the respondents.

Report: Hate-crime rate for LGBs comparable to other minorities

A new report released by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law shows that the rate of bias crimes committed against lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals is comparable to that of other groups already covered by federal hate-crimes laws.