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Number of over-65s identifying as GLB rises for first time

The number of older people identifying as gay, lesbian or bisexual (LGB) has increased for the first time, figures show. Proportions of people aged 65 and over in the UK who classed themselves as LGB increased from 0.7% in 2018 to 1% in 2019, according…

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Out Major General Tammy Smith retires after 35 years

This September marks the tenth anniversary of the end of the ban on lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals in the American military that dates to World War II. This past weekend marked the retirement after 35 years of decorated service of…

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Gay icon Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

The entire world can rest easy, because Dolly Parton has finally gotten the first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. The gay icon turned up to Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday (2 March) to get the first dose of the…

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For LGBT seniors, COVID-19 worsens an epidemic of loneliness

Reminders to stay connected and reach out to loved ones have been constant during the pandemic. However, as shutdowns and quarantines continued, the safety precautions worsened a long-term issue for LGBTQ seniors – loneliness. It’s a feeling Lavina Tomer, executive director…