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LGBT college students suffer from depression and suicide thoughts in alarming numbers.

October 25, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT college students suffer from depression and suicide thoughts in alarming numbers.

When compared to their straight peers, LGBT college students are experience depression and contemplate suicide 4 times more. The study was initiated by Rutgers’ Tyler Clementi Center is largest of its kind in U.S. higher education history. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://news.rutgers.edu/lgbtq-college-students-experience-depression-suicidal-thoughts-four-times-more-frequently/20171023#.WfCJJFtSzIV

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If you watch gay porn, it’s likely that you have body issues.

October 24, 2017 compassq Comments Off on If you watch gay porn, it’s likely that you have body issues.

A lifetime of having body issues along with the constant attack on the community leads to depression and other mental health issues. The research – which was published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour last month – used a sample of 1071 gay and bisexual men (GBM) to monitor their gay porn consumption. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE:  

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Children raised by same-sex parents do as well as those from M/F couples.

October 23, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Children raised by same-sex parents do as well as those from M/F couples.

The same-sex marriage vote currently going on in Australia has forced to the front of the conversation other concerns by the ant-LGBT side. During the fight or same-sex marriage in the US, issues of family were often mentioned. Here is an article that addresses those concerns. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/oct/23/children-raised-by-same-sex-parents-do-as-well-as-their-peers-study-shows

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Georgia State Representative wants to quarantine people with HIV.

October 22, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Georgia State Representative wants to quarantine people with HIV.

You read it right. Betty Price, a Republican State Representative and wife of former Health Secretary Tom Price, is advocating quarantine for those living with HIV as a way to protect society. She was fine when they died, but now that they are living, she wants them put away. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.newsweek.com/tom-prices-wife-georgia-lawmaker-says-people-hiv-should-be-quarantined-689836

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Many bullied LGBT workers forced to leave their jobs.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Many bullied LGBT workers forced to leave their jobs.

In a newly released CareerBuilder survey, 40% of LGBT workers said they felt bullied in the workplace — 11 percentage points higher than all workers. And of those who experienced bullying, 41% said it forced them to leave their jobs. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.hrdive.com/news/careerbuilder-41-of-bullied-lgbt-employees-say-it-made-them-quit/507714/

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#UsToo – Gay and bisexual men are not immune to sexual assault.

October 21, 2017 compassq Comments Off on #UsToo – Gay and bisexual men are not immune to sexual assault.

Almost one in three gay men and bisexual say they’ve been a victim of sexual assault, abuse or rape. A survey of 1,053 gay and bisexual men by FS magazine has shone a light on the shocking reality of sexual assault, rape and abuse within the LGBT community. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://attitude.co.uk/one-in-three-gay-and-bisexual-men-say-theyve-been-a-victim-of-sexual-assault-or-rape/

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UK government considering funding PrEP.

October 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on UK government considering funding PrEP.

A new study published in the science journal “Lancet Infectious Diseases“ suggests that funding the rollout of HIV prevention drugs, known as PrEP, could save the National Health Service £1billion over 80 years. NHS England has been slow to grant PrEP access for gay and bisexual men throughout England and Wales. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #Equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.care2.com/causes/funding-prep-could-prevent-hiv-infections-and-save-the-uk-millions.html