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LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be stopped, arrested, and falsely accused by police: report

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be mistreated by police, and it's impacting when they'll call for help.

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Limiting refugee admissions could disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ refugees: report

There are several ways LGBTQ+ refugees could be denied under Trump's new admissions cap.

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Which states have the fewest same-sex couples? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the fewest same-sex couples cohabiting, per capita.

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Which states have the most same-sex couples? Here are the top 10

These are the states with the most same-sex couples who live together (per capita).

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Which state has the most transgender people? Here are the top 10

Number one may surprise you.

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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.

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Gay weddings have boosted state and local economies by $6 billion since marriage equality

It's not just a legal right — marriage equality is simply good for the economy.

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LGBTQ+ immigrants face 'most immediate risk' of ICE raids in Los Angeles

Over 1.25 million LGBTQ+ adult immigrants live in the U.S., with an estimated 10 percent living in Los Angeles County.

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Trans Americans consider moves to safer states because of Trump election: Williams Institute

Many who live in states with anti-transgender laws feel threatened.

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Federal student loan restrictions will disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ adults

LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have student loans and experience economic insecurity, poverty, and disabilities.

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Transgender people face more harassment in bathrooms that match their sex assigned at birth: study

A new study proves that transgender people are more likely to face harassment when using bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth than in facilities that match their identities.

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Trump 'two genders' exec order will hurt millions of Americans: study

Some effects of the order are yet to be known, but most of its impacts will be negative, the Williams Institute reports.

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Why some lesbians and bisexual women experience poverty

Race and education level are involved, but there are differences among the two groups, according to a new study.

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82% of trans workers have suffered discrimination or harassment: report

"Our analysis indicates that employment discrimination against transgender employees is persistent and widespread," the Williams Institute's report states.

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No, 'Morning Joe,' trans people didn’t get Trump elected

Donald Trump may have won in part based on lies Republicans spread about a vulnerable minority of Americans.

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Over 210,000 transgender citizens could have trouble voting in the 2024 election

Transgender Americans "may face barriers to voting in person" due to a "mismatch with their information as listed on voter registration rolls," according to a new report.