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Why LGB adults are at a higher risk for heart disease

A recent study found that LGB adults are less likely than non-LGB adults to be taking medicine that prevents heart disease. The study, published this week in the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), surveyed 1,531 people at or over the…

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Biden admin on track to be most LGBT inclusive in US history

President-elect Joe Biden has repeatedly vowed to make LGBTQ rights a priority in his administration. But he won’t be working alone: The former vice president has already tapped LGBTQ appointees for several key roles and gay rights advocates are hopeful…

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Switzerland is one step closer to legalizing marriage equality

Switzerland is moving forward with a bill to legalize marriage equality, which could make it the next European country to do so. The Council of States – the upper house of Switzerland’s legislature – passed a law that would legalize marriage equality with a…

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Gay ‘map daddy’ Steve Kornacki snags dream job at NBC Sports

Map daddy, numbers nerd, chartthrob, sex symbol and MSNBC political statistician Steve Kornacki has just parlayed his Election 2020 popularity into a lucrative new job. Kornacki will join NBC Sports’ Football Night in America as a sports commentator. The openly-gay Kornacki…