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Lesbian Visibility Day — How It Started and Why We Need It

Lesbians often still feel invisible or marginalized within the LGBTQ+ community, organizers say.

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Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, Children, and Rep. Mark Pocan

Politics

House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

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New report finds LGBTQ+ and intersex Americans faced much discrimination in 2024

The results make the situation "worryingly clear," the Center for American Progress reports.

Rep. Bonamici: LGBTQ+ Seniors and Youth Most Imperiled by GOP

The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.

Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

Lesbian Visibility Day — How It Started and Why We Need It

Lesbians often still feel invisible or marginalized within the LGBTQ+ community, organizers say.

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.

Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

Census Bureau to test questions to better represent the LGBTQ+ community

The test will be part of its annual American Community Survey and ask questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

40 Under 40: Prison Turned CeCe McDonald Into an Activist

The Fighters: With a conviction that changed her life, CeCe McDonald found herself amid the struggles transgender women face in America's already unbalanced judicial system.

House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April

The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.

First Polar Pride Raises Rainbows Over North and South Poles

The event celebrated LGTBQ+ people in STEM working in icy regions.

LGBTQ+ People Deserve Inclusive Breast Health Resources

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

ACLU Calls for Federal Probe of Anti-LGBTQ+ Actions in Texas Schools

These actions violated federal antidiscrimination law, the ACLU of Texas says.

On World AIDS Day, HIV Activists Say There's More Work to Be Done

While there have been incredible advances in treatment, care, and services, there is still so much to be done to end the HIV epidemic.

This Year’s Transgender and Gender-Nonconforming Who’s Who

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

LGBT People of Faith: Why Are They Staying?

On the eve of the pope's historic U.S. visit, a new study on LGBT people and religion shows surprising results.

The Bay Area Body

"Body, Body, Bodies" presents 27 artists who take on the body for your pleasure and edification in a new exhibit in San Francisco produced by the Queer Cultural Center for the National Queer Arts Festival 2014.

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lgbtqi community survey

The results make the situation "worryingly clear," the Center for American Progress reports.

The Oregon congresswoman and vice chair of the House Equality Caucus details how she's protecting these vulnerable groups.

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

Lesbians often still feel invisible or marginalized within the LGBTQ+ community, organizers say.

The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

The test will be part of its annual American Community Survey and ask questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Fighters: With a conviction that changed her life, CeCe McDonald found herself amid the struggles transgender women face in America's already unbalanced judicial system.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.

The event celebrated LGTBQ+ people in STEM working in icy regions.

It's time to end erasure of queer women and trans men from breast/chest health discussions.

These actions violated federal antidiscrimination law, the ACLU of Texas says.

While there have been incredible advances in treatment, care, and services, there is still so much to be done to end the HIV epidemic.

The 2015 Trans100 list includes activists, journalists, academics, and sex workers.

On the eve of the pope's historic U.S. visit, a new study on LGBT people and religion shows surprising results.

"Body, Body, Bodies" presents 27 artists who take on the body for your pleasure and edification in a new exhibit in San Francisco produced by the Queer Cultural Center for the National Queer Arts Festival 2014.