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Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'

Twenty U.S. representatives are demanding to know about the homeownership "disparities" between LGBTQ+ people and their straight, cisgender peers.

From Money to Mental Health, Pandemic Ravages LGBTQ+ Households

An alarming new report indicates LGBTQ+ people are suffering disproportionately from COVID-19.

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

LGBTQ TV Viewers Are Now Counted. That's Huge.

GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis and Dustin Lance Black on the importance of Nielsen tracking LGBTQ households.

Millions of These LGBTQ+ Americans Could Be Missing in Population Estimates

The professional counting of queer people misses a huge segment of our community.

Republican congressman wants to limit IVF access to married heterosexual veterans only

He claimed, falsely, that children of opposite-sex couples fare best in life.

18% of LGBTQ+ adults are parents — and they're raising over 5 million children

The "traditional" American family isn't so traditional after all.

The Businesses That Stand Up for LGBTQ Customers

In an era where business owners feel they can choose who to serve, one campaign is telling LGBTQ consumers which businesses have our backs. 

LGBTQ+ History Makers Are Spotlighted in New Milestones Series

Leaders in the LGBTQ+ community describe their journey to pursuing financial freedom. 

Pa. Store Posts Flyer Saying LGBTQ+ People 'Spread Deadly Diseases'

The flyer, which had several typos, also promoted conspiracy theories about wearing masks that are undeniably false. 

Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.

Who Is Fighting the Economic Oppression of LGBTQI+ People?

Having a decent livelihood and freedom from discrimination are human rights for all people.

Reflections on a Terrible Year and Hope for 2021 Redemption

Is it naive to think 2021 will improve upon 2020?

Chicago alderperson describes ‘sanctioned violence’ after ICE detained her for simply asking questions

“I simply asked if they had a signed judicial warrant,” Jessie Fuentes told The Advocate. “That’s not a crime. That’s a constitutional question."

George Santos: The Latest Lies, Allegations, & Revelations

The fabulist New York congressman has plenty of developments to explain when he returns to Capitol Hill next week.

Candyman Star Colman Domingo on Being Out and Ready for His Close-Up

Domingo has been a successful working actor for 30 years. A star of Zola, Ma Rainey, and Walking Dead, he's finally getting overdue recognition. 

Survey: LGBTQ+ Americans in Greater Financial Peril Than Others

New Census Bureau data finds more food and housing insecurity among LGBTQ+ people than straight and cisgender Americans.

Census Data Reveals Area With Highest Percentage of Same-Sex Couples

The newly released information finds about 1 million same-sex households living in the U.S.

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.

Census Bureau Wants LGBTQ+ Americans to Be Counted

Phase 3.2 of the bureau's Household Pulse Survey asks about sexual orientation and gender identity, the first time such questions have been included.