LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to vape. Here's why
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans are much more likely to try tobacco products than their straight and cisgender peers, according to a new report from the surgeon general.
November 20, 2024
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'Glimmer of hope' as STI rates slow, syphilis decreases among gay men
Primary and secondary syphilis cases dropped 13 percent among gay and bisexual men for the first time since the CDC began tracking the group in the mid-2000s.
November 12, 2024
Over a quarter of college applicants are rejecting schools over their states' politics: report
Over a quarter of college applicants (28 percent) said in a new survey that they "exclude schools solely based on political considerations in the state where the institution is located."
October 25, 2024
Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)
The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.
October 24, 2024
U.S. public schools lost $3.2 billion fighting conservative culture wars: report
Public schools have been forced to spend billions on security, public relations, and legal assistance combating right-wing attacks for supposedly teaching about race and LGBTQ+ identities.
October 23, 2024
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.
September 27, 2024
Anti-trans laws caused a significant spike in suicide attempts among trans youth: study
Suicide attempts among trans youth increased anywhere from 7 percent to 72 percent in states that enacted anti-trans laws.
September 26, 2024
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.
September 10, 2024
Companies dropping DEI will face consequences — 80% of LGBTQ+ adults support boycotts: report
80 percent of LGBTQ+ would boycott a company that rolled back DEI initiatives,including stopping shopping at, utilizing, and/or purchasing its services.
September 9, 2024
Jóvenes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ no se sienten seguros en la escuela: “Un lugar de temor en lugar de un lugar de aprendizaje”.
El 52 por ciento de los estudiantes de la Generación Z LGBTQ+ han experimentado acoso escolar debido a su identidad, y el 13 por ciento informó que fueron acosados por maestros o personal administrativo.
August 23, 2024
18% of LGBTQ+ adults have never come out — Here's why
Most LGBTQ+ adults come out to their friends and family by age 22, but a significant portion said they have never come out to anyone.
July 31, 2024
18% of LGBTQ+ adults are parents — and they're raising over 5 million children
The "traditional" American family isn't so traditional after all.
July 17, 2024
LGBTQ+ Gen Z youth don't feel safe at school: 'A place of dread rather than a place of learning'
52 percent of LGBTQ+ Gen Z students have experienced bullying because of their identity, with 13 percent reporting that they were bullied by teachers or administrative staff.
June 28, 2024
Bisexual and transgender adults report loneliness twice as much as straight adults: CDC
Bisexual and transgender adults also reported having the highest rates of stress, frequent mental distress, and histories of depression.
June 21, 2024
LGBTQ+ youth with firearms in their homes are more likely to consider suicide: report
As mass shootings weigh on LGBTQ+ young people, those who have a firearm in their home reported higher rates of considering and attempting suicide.
June 6, 2024
Adult LGBTQ+ role models are instrumental to queer youth's mental health. Here's how
Two-thirds of LGBTQ+ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ+ adult role model in their day-to-day lives. Here's why that's important.
May 16, 2024
Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections
Out of the 11.8 million Black women between the ages of 15 and 49 in the U.S., 57 percent live in areas that restrict access to abortion.
May 15, 2024
Too many LGBTQ+ TV characters disappeared this year because their series was canceled: report
There were only 468 LGBTQ+ characters in the 2023-2024 television season, and a significant chunk of them won't be returning.
April 30, 2024
Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report
Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.
April 23, 2024
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.
April 23, 2024