The following opportunity to take crucial action toward improvement and inclusivity for LGBT communities in healthcare was passed along by the National Coalition for LGBT Health and can also be accessed here.

Right now, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is currently circulating a letter in the Senate, requesting funds for the ...

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The 14th annual National Day of Silence is right around the corner! On April 16, 2010 thousands of students nationwide will take a pledge of silence to bring attention to (and ultimately put an end to) anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in their schools.

Anti-LGBT bullying, name-calling and harassment in ...

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A 2007 study found that in NY State, 64% of LGBT High School students reported feeling unsafe in their schools. Help make schools in your area safer by supporting LGBT youth and the agencies that serve them…and advocate for school change by supporting organizations like GLSEN (Gay Lesbian Straight ...

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I just called my Senator's (Capitol) office to ask that he become a co-sponsor of GENDA - the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act.

The more of us that call, the more likely it is that our Senators will consider co-sponsoring and supporting this important bill - and the more co-sponsors it has ...

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Many LGBT people report feelings of isolation---especially youth, seniors and those in rural communities. Connecting with other LGBT people, getting support and building community can be the foundation of a healthy life. Seek out LGBT groups and organizations in your area---join a club/group or volunteer---and connect with other LGBT ...

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Original Plumbing is a relatively new magazine created within the last year by FtM trans guys and is all about the sexuality and culture of FtM trans guys.

There are two issues out so far: Issue 1 - The Bedroom Issue - Fall 2009 & Issue 2 - The Hair Issue - Winter 2010. I ...

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LGBT people are often the target of violence---from strangers and even at the hands of people we love and trust. Domestic Violence occurs in about 1 in 4 LGBT relationships. 20% of respondents in a recent study reported experiencing a sexual orientation based personal or property crime, and another recent ...

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A story on 365gay.com today reports on gays, lesbians and bisexuals being excluded from health related research and studies on the basis of sexual orientation.

Part of the article states: In a letter in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine, three scientists from the Fox Chase Cancer Center ...

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A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health supports the correlation between institutionalized discrimination (such as same-sex marriage being illegal in most states including New York) and mental health disparities among LGBT communities.

GLMA reports: The researchers found a significant increase in the prevalence of mood disorders ...

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The NY State Assembly has passed GENDA and the only remaining obstacle to this crucial bill becoming law is - you guessed it - the NY State Senate.

GENDA is a bill that would, if it becomes law, ban discrimination in housing, employment, credit and public accomodations on the basis of gender ...

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