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Progress has been made, but continued stigma and discrimination puts LGBTQ+ people at a disproportionate risk for preventable illness, injury, and death.

01.10.2018 Transgender flag, San Francisco, 2012

LGBT Rights and Adolescent Health

New research shows the extent of health disparities affecting transgender populations, making research and programs to improve transgender health more vital than ever.

12.04.2017 a number written on a white paper

If They Don't Count Us, We Don't Count

The collection of population-level data on sexual orientation and gender identity are extremely important to better understand the experiences of LGBT Americans. Momentum on adding these questions to surveys appears to have ground to a halt under the Trump-Pence Administration.

Guest Author Sean Cahill

10.05.2017 a group of people marching with rainbow flags

Uganda’s Stonewall: The Fight for Human Rights

Even though Uganda repealed its Anti-Homosexuality Act, the act codified homophobia and fostered violence, stigma, and discrimination against LGBT Ugandans.

Editor Nicholas Diamond

06.12.2017 White House lit with Pride colors

Refusal Laws Threaten LGBT Healthcare Access

State laws have been introduced that frame refusal to serve LGBT people and/or same-sex couples as Constitutionally-guaranteed “free exercise” of religion. These bills undermine efforts to improve LGBT access to culturally competent care.

Guest Author Sean Cahill