Recently the Williams Institute released an infographic showing the cities with populations under 1 million residents and over 1 million residents with the highest percentage of same-sex couples raising children. The findings in the infographic are based on 2010 U.S. Census data.

Percentage of Same-Sex Couples Raising Children: The ...

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Recently Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE USA) released an infographic detailing the economic and health disparities facing LGBT elders of color. Not only do these disparities have significant implications for LGBT elders' health, but as more LGBT continue to age they will likely impact an even larger number ...

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Today is International Day Against Homophobia, a holiday which marks the removal of homosexuality from the World Health Organizations classification of diseases in 1990. Below you will find examples of important campaigns and articles addressing homophobia worldwide.

Here is the website commemorating the day:

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According to CNNHealth with the help of the Southern Poverty Law Center parents of an intersex child have sued several doctors and members of the South Carolina Department of Social Services because they played a part in the child undergoing genital surgery before he was adopted. The surgery occurred when ...

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Do you struggle to get a good nights sleep? Are you looking for tips to help you sleep more easily through the night? Do you have questions about sleeping aids? You'll find information about these concerns below based on a brochure by Fenway Health.

Why Does Sleeping Matter?

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Many queer folks already love dogs. Well, according to a recent New York Times article, you have even more reasons to love your furry friends. A report has found a relationship between owning a dog and having a lower risk of developing heart disease. Although there are not yet definitive ...

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One of the earliest ideas for Mother’s Day has its roots in organizing.  Julia Ward Howe in 1872 called for a “Mother’s Day for Peace” worldwide to organize women worldwide in support of disarmament and pacifism. While in some ways this holiday was celebrated, it did not gain ...

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Recently Mother Jones released an article, "Which 20 Lipsticks Contain the Most Lead?" The article highlighted toxic levels of lead and other heavy metals found lip products by major lipstick brands such as L'Oreal, Revlon, Sonia Kashuk and even the allegedly natural brand Burt's Bees. According to the ...

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While last week we discussed up and coming athletes who openly identify as LGBT and others who have come out after their athletic career has ended, in a Sports Illustrated article out today Jason Collins, a center in the NBA, revealed he is gay.

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Is is me or is LGBT inclusion in sports having an incredible moment? In the last few months I feel that there has been a plethora of inspiring news stories and initiatives to make sports a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Whether you're a sport ...

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