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Texas A&M's LGBTQ Studies minor and 4-H club targeted by Republican lawmakers

Republican politicians are targeting the school’s LGBTQ Studies minor and other programs over the inclusion of queer and Black perspectives.

Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' Run Ends With Loss to Queer Librarian

Schneider, the top-performing out transgender contestant in the show's history, lost to Rhone Talsman, a Chicago librarian, ending her 40-game winning streak.

'Queer' Moniker Finds Favor Among the Young and Nonbinary

Young people may perceive "queer" as a more fluid identity than gay or lesbian, say researchers at the Williams Institute.

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.

Christianity Is Complex to LGBTQ+ People–But These Facts Are Certain

Depending on who you ask, Christianity is complicated in the LGBTQ+ community. Some groups have noticeably benefited from their religion, whereas others have been hurt.

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.

UCSF Receives Six-Figure Grant to Investigate Dementia in LGBTQ Elders

The first-of-its-kind study, led by Dr. Jason Flatt, seeks to find risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

Republican lawmaker gloats after Texas university kills LGBTQ+ studies program

“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”

LGBTQ+ people are at a higher risk of 'adverse brain health:' study

LGBTQ+ adults are at a 15 percent higher risk of composite brain health outcomes — including dementia, strokes, and late-life depression, according to a new study.

Study: Health Care Homophobia Is Heart-Harming

The majority of LGBTQ+ people reported discrimination from health care providers -- and it's leading to disparities in heart health.

Honor for Film Focused on Gay, Lesbian Asians

Richard Fung brought attention to the largely unknown communities of Canadian Asian lesbians and gays of the 1980s. 

Louisiana State University Introduces LGBTQ Minor Program

Louisiana State University introduced an LGBTQ minor program this fall semester.

Michigan Gov. Bans State and Federal Funding for Conversion Therapy

LGBTQ+ rights groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's action is an important first step toward assuring young prople aren't subjected to the harmful practice.

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.

Who Is Jeff Landry, the Newly Elected, Antigay Louisiana Governor?

Landry, currently the state's attorney general, has opposed LGBTQ+ rights even though he has a gay brother, and he pushed for Louisiana's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.

Grief, guilt, and the journey to self-acceptance after Virginia Tech

Writer Mala Kumar reflects on the tragic Virginia Tech shooting, and how the tragedy shaped her path to love and self-acceptance.

Study: Supportive Dads Decrease Risk of Heart Disease in LGBTQ Youth

However, the support of mothers had no impact on the participants of this study.

State Economies Suffer When Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Laws: Study

Such laws make people less likely to relocate to those states, says a University of Houston study.

C.D.C. Report: Gay and Bi People at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19

The study shows the urgent need for data collection on how the pandemic is impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Uber, Lyft Drivers Routinely Cancel Black, LGBTQ Riders, Study Finds

Bias has seeped into 21st-century technology, according to university researchers.

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.