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Michael Knowles claims LGBTQ+ people have 'pretend' families with queer parents 'not fit to raise a child'

The far-right media flamethrower is attacking the LGBTQ+ community again with comments against queer parents.

Speaker Mike Johnson's long history with anti-LGBTQ+ Family Research Council extremist exposed (exclusive)

They've been partners in homophobia for decades, and Johnson recently appeared at a hate-filled "prayer" event cofounded by Perkins, according to a new report.

LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise Post-Pandemic: Study

The study’s authors called for more research on the problem of LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse.

Study: Most LGBTQ+ Adults Have Faced Threats of Violence

Researchers say it is the first nationally representative dataset focusing on LGBTQ+ people survey of its kind.

While LGBTQ+ Community Embraces Open Marriages, Straight Society Is Scandalized: Poll

A new Pew Research poll reveals LGBTQ+ people's higher acceptance and political divide in views on open marriages.

Evangelical Tony Perkins Goes Nuclear Over Karen Pence Criticism

The Family Research Council president derides anger over anti-LGBTQ policies as "attacks on Christian education by the mainstream media."

Advocacy in action with AIDSWatch

As the fight for health, rights, and recognition rages on, AIDSWatch remains the nation's largest event for HIV advocacy and building a community around those living with and vulnerable to HIV.

Aunts are a key source of support for LGBTQ+ youth, study says

Aunts often act as buffers between young people and parents, and they sometimes provide practical support in the form of housing, say researchers from Texas and California.

World's largest psych association passes policy supporting trans youth care by massive margin

The American Psychological Association, representing 157,000 members, has issued a resolution calling for an end to trans care bans and misinformation around care.

Here are the architects of the Republican National Committee's platform and its anti-LGBTQ+ hate

These are the virulent anti-LGBTQ+ Republicans behind the GOP platform.

Even in red states, the vast majority of Americans support LGBTQ+ protection laws

Most Americans support nondiscrimination laws and other protections, and a large number of them intend to vote based on it. However, those numbers are on the decline according to a new survey.

Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

Many LGBTQ+ People Are Religious. Why Don’t We Have More Data About Them?

Faith and queerness are not exclusive. More data could help push back against hate while allowing LGBTQ+ people to tell more expansive stories about themselves.

Nearly All LGBTQ+ Youth Exposed to Online Bullying: HRC Report

Only about 4 percent of LGBTQ+ youth said they hadn't encountered online bullying or hate.

Only 6% of LGBTQ+ People Say They Aren't Getting a COVID Vaccine

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population. 

Middle Eastern, North African LGBTQ Youth Report High Risk of Suicide Attempts

The findings are part of a research brief by the Trevor Project.

LGBTQ+ Youth Lack Kind Communities, Mental Health Support: Study

The findings come from a new report from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

One in Five LGBTQ+ Youth Finds Importance in Religion: Report

The Trevor Project's survey included responses from almost 34,000 queer youth.

LGBTQ+ Youth Are Uncomfortable in Their Own Skin: Study

The number of trans and nonbinary young people who reported being dissatisfied in their bodies was even greater than their cisgender peers.