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For L.A.’s LGBTQ+ seniors, the future looks bright.

Anyone who knows their history knows that we didn’t get our rights without a fight. That fight was long, it was hard, it spanned decades (centuries, in fact) and it was led by the part of our community that’s now reaching old age. We have the pioneers of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s to thank for… Read the full article HERE.  

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America’s first transgender suicide hotline is here to help.

It’s no secret that the transgender community is particularly vulnerable when it comes to threats of violence, discrimination and unfortunately, suicide attempts. Reports show suicide attempts among transgender people range from 32% to 50% across the countries– meaning more than a third of all trans individuals make a suicide attempt at some point. Read the full article HERE.  

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What science really know about why people are gay.

Recently, scientists announced that they found some genes that might be associated with sexual orientation and a biological explanation for the reason gay men tend to have older brothers. But the field of sexual orientation research is far broader and more complicated than two studies… Read the full article HERE.  

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Gay, lesbian and bisexual high schoolers report ‘tragically high’ suicide risk.

High school students who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely to report planning or attempting suicide compared with their heterosexual peers, a new study finds. In a nationwide survey in 2015, 40 percent of adolescents who identified as one of these sexual minorities or said… Read the full article HERE.  

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Special issue highlights factors affecting healthcare for LGBT older adults.

A special issue of LGBT Health includes the latest research, clinical practice innovations, and policy aimed at addressing disparities and enhancing healthcare for older LGBT populations. A collection of informative and insightful articles that contribute to the understanding of factors that affect the health of older gay, lesbian, bisexual… Read the full article HERE.  

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A conference for gay & sober men.

Learning how to have fun in sobriety is of paramount importance to Gay & Sober Men, The Conference. Gay & Sober Men (GSM) started out as a Facebook group. In its early days of solely existing on social media, its mission was to offer a refuge for gay men in recovery… Read the full article HERE.  

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Study found that 50% of LGBT college students are in the closet.

In 2001, Elmhurst College in Illinois became the first institution of higher education to include an optional demographic question on its admission application forms related to sexual and gender identity. The question asks: “Would you consider yourself to be a member of the LGBT community?” with the three… Read the full article HERE.