LGBTQ
The LGBTQ section will focus on issues, policies, and advocacy for the empowerment of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, and Queer populations.
Transgender TV Characters Have the Power to Shape Audience Attitudes
Watching transgender characters on fictional TV shows has the power to influence attitudes toward transgender people and policy issues, according...
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Mental Health Issues Suffered By Gay Men
The mental health issues gay men have to deal with aren’t limited to stigma and discrimination. According to a recent study,...
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Proposed Trump Cuts Imperil Mental Health, Health Care, Education and More
The budget proposed by President Donald J. Trump threatens critical health, scientific research and education programs that contribute to the...
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Obama’s Contributions to Social Change Will Leave a Lasting Legacy
History is already attempting to rewrite Obama’s presidency. Over his eight years in office, Obama never exuded anything less than...
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End Bullying: Being a Superhero in Real Life (IRL)
Dr. Janina Scarlet- Pop Culture Hero Coalition and Brandon Routh - DC Legends of Tomorrow In 2008, a Yale University...
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LGBTQ+ Individuals at High Risk to Be Victims of Violence
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are at high risk for being victims of physical and sexual assault, harassment, bullying,...
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New Research Shows Split on How People Consider Transgender Rights Issues
Photo: AP The Trump administration in late February withdrew Obama administration federal protections for transgender students that would allow them...
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Same-Sex Marriage Legalization Linked to Reduction in Suicide Attempts Among High School Students
MARYLAND — The implementation of state laws legalizing same-sex marriage was associated with a significant reduction in the rate of...
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Danielle King: A Champion for the Disabled and LBGTQA Youth
Danielle King: Master's Degree Student at Rutgers School of Public Health Danielle King’s deep concern for the well-being of others...
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Triggered By Trump? The Transferable Skills You Have From Toxic Relationships
Nearly three weeks after the elections in the United States, people here and elsewhere continue to experience shock, dismay, distress,...
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Social Working the LGBT Child
To effectively perform social services, providers must understand where a person comes from. It is taking the time to recognize...
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Five Personal Safety Apps for Women
Photo Credit: Onguardhelp App It's no secret that women are vulnerable targets for crime and violence. In fact, studies have...
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Leaving Abusive Relationships Is Especially Hard for People in Minority Communities
Partners in abusive relationships — with psychopaths, narcissists, and other disordered individuals — often suffer in silence. This is especially...
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US Secretary of the Navy Names First Ship after a LGBT and Civil Rights Hero, Harvey Milk
Sacramento, Calif. – The Harvey Milk Foundation announced today that US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus officially named the...
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The Real Issue with Amber Heard and Johnny Depp
If you have not heard of the celebrity news between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, it has been all over...
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Shared Humanity after the Orlando shootings
"We’re all human" is, we hope, a common attitude. It stems from empathy and solidarity - the idea that, despite...
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Senator Chris Murphy and the Historic Filibuster on Gun Control
*Update: The weapon used in the Orlando massacre was originally reported as an AR-15. However, Police have confirmed the semi-automatic...
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Honoring South African Youth Month through Social Work and Entrepreneurship
June is a special month to salute civil and human liberties -- from Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the...
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Love Wins in the Wake of the Orlando Shootings
During the weekend, yet another hate crime occurred in the LGBTQ community when a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando,...
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Know Her Truths: Why Black Women and Girls Matter
Recently, I had an amazing opportunity to attend the Know Her Truths: Advancing Justice for Women and Girls Conference hosted...
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