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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.

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

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

LGBTQ+ History Makers Are Spotlighted in New Milestones Series

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

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.

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 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.

Gay men prefer cities whereas lesbians prefer the country, census (finally) proves

The long-standing joke among the LGBTQ+ community finally has data behind it.

From Money to Mental Health, Pandemic Ravages LGBTQ+ Households

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

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.

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. 

Who Is Fighting the Economic Oppression of LGBTQI+ People?

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

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.

Nielsen TV Ratings Now Count Same-Sex Couples

The data measurement company just got more inclusive of LGBTQ people.

Democrats Demand That Biden, Leaders Reject Anti-LGBTQ+ Riders in Any Funding Bill

Amid a looming government shutdown, over 160 lawmakers advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in 2024 appropriations discussions.

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.

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. 

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.

Reflections on a Terrible Year and Hope for 2021 Redemption

Is it naive to think 2021 will improve upon 2020?

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. 

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.