Here's how many trans adults and kids live in the U.S., according to a new report
Young people ages 13 to 24 are "significantly more likely" to identify as trans, a new report shows.
August 20, 2025
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All Hands, Black and White, On Deck
The high number of African-Americans who voted to pass Proposition 8 may have surprised some people, but not the folks at the National Black Justice Coalition, a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering black LGBT Americans. NBJC's CEO offers some insights about the black-white divide and how to mend it going forward.
November 19, 2008
Report: Children of LGB Parents Functioning 'Quite Well'
The study also shows a high proportion of bisexual adults are parents.
August 8, 2014
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
June 18, 2025
Debunking the Black Blame
Pointing fingers at California's African-Americans over the passage of Proposition 8 is rushing to judgment, writes The Advocate's Teresa Morrison. Race-baiting is simply a repeat of the terrible injustice of Prop. 8.
November 10, 2008
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.
January 17, 2024
Gillibrand, Inslee Make Only Mentions of LGBTQ Rights at Debate
The New York senator raised her record fighting to repeal anti-LGBTQ military policies. And the Washington governor promised to be an ally.
August 1, 2019
Gregorio Millett: This Scientist Knows of Which He Speaks.
Millett is perhaps our country's foremost expert on HIV among gay and bi men of color
January 14, 2018
Survey Finds Broad Opposition to 'License to Discriminate' Laws
There's also widespread support for marriage equality in PRRI's latest American Values Atlas.
June 21, 2017
Prop. 8 Exit Polling Off, Experts Say
A new study on Prop. 8 voting trends found that far fewer African Americans voted to pass the gay marriage ban than the 70% suggested by exit polling.
January 10, 2009
Lawsuit accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against straight, cisgender men
An organization that previously sued Northwestern University claims the Michigan Law Review hires gay and transgender individuals over more qualified straight and cisgender applicants.
June 30, 2025
Less GOP and more LGBT — Gen Z is more likely to be queer than Republican, survey reveals
Members of Gen Z are more likely to be LGBTQ+ than they are to identify as Republican or as white Christians, according to a new survey from PRRI.
January 24, 2024
LGBTQ+ Characters Down Slightly, Racial Diversity Up: GLAAD TV Report
Transgender and bisexual representation decreased, according to the "Where We Are on TV" report.
March 21, 2023
LGBTQ Voters Could Decide Close Elections in Arizona, Florida, N.J.
Politicians, aware the queer electorate could swing their races, are specifically reaching out to LGBTQ voters.
November 5, 2018
STUDY: Half of Black Gay Men Will Test HIV-Positive
A new CDC report shows alarming HIV rates in the black and gay communities.
February 23, 2016
Study: Queer Men of Color Have Sex at Earlier Ages Than Straight Peers
New research underscores the need for earlier HIV testing and LGBTQ+-inclusive sex education.
July 15, 2020
New Campaign Highlights Disparities, Discrimination in State Adoption Laws
The Family Equality Council's initiative for National Adoption Month shows LGBT people and same-sex couples face state-level hurdles that hurt their chances of becoming parents.
November 4, 2013
Why This Lesbian's 'Love Connection' Matters
Liz Baxter sees her appearance on Love Connection as anything but a lark.
July 25, 2017
Oregonian Hopes to Be Nation's First Trans Male State Lawmaker
Zeloszelos Marchandt would bring experience in theater, health care, and journalism plus an extensive activist background to the Oregon House.
May 12, 2022
