Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are at high risk for being victims of physical and sexual assault, harassment, bullying, and hate crimes, according to a...
The Trump administration in late February withdrew Obama administration federal protections for transgender students that would allow them to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity....
MARYLAND — The implementation of state laws legalizing same-sex marriage was associated with a significant reduction in the rate of suicide attempts among high school students...
Danielle King’s deep concern for the well-being of others was nurtured back in elementary school as she cared for a blind and deaf classmate and was...
Nearly three weeks after the elections in the United States, people here and elsewhere continue to experience shock, dismay, distress, anger, and fear in response to...
To effectively perform social services, providers must understand where a person comes from. It is taking the time to recognize a person’s background, culture, and personal...
It’s no secret that women are vulnerable targets for crime and violence. In fact, studies have estimated that up to one in three women will become...
Partners in abusive relationships — with psychopaths, narcissists, and other disordered individuals — often suffer in silence. This is especially true in marginalized communities. Partners’ silence...
Sacramento, Calif. – The Harvey Milk Foundation announced today that US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus officially named the first US Navy ship after a...
“We’re all human” is, we hope, a common attitude. It stems from empathy and solidarity – the idea that, despite our differences, we are all the...
*Update: The weapon used in the Orlando massacre was originally reported as an AR-15. However, Police have confirmed the semi-automatic weapon used was a Sig Sauer...
June is a special month to salute civil and human liberties — from Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United...
During the weekend, yet another hate crime occurred in the LGBTQ community when a mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida left 49 dead and 53...
Recently, I had an amazing opportunity to attend the Know Her Truths: Advancing Justice for Women and Girls Conference hosted by the Anna Julia Coopr Center...
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children – All Families project is conducting a survey of public and private child welfare agency staff. Your responses to this...
Toilets, potties, johns privies and bathrooms, we have names from the delicate to the coarse to describe them. But, who knew that “protecting” this space for...
The Sexuality and Social Work Interest Group invite colleagues to attend an international conference – Transgressing Boundaries and the Intersection of Sexualities in Social Work. The Conference takes place...
Identifying as non-straight, and identifying as a woman: they’re important political, personal and professional issues to think about. And, of course, we need to fight for...
For those of you who may not know, February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). When we think of intimate partner violence, we tend to...
On February 13, 2016, Chief Justice Antonin Scalia died leaving a vacant seat on the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). His death will profoundly...
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We’re all public health nerds now, and many of us have stepped up our games when it comes to washing...
The Tourette Association of America (TAA), the premier national nonprofit organization serving the Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorder community,...
On May 15, 2020, Rep. Karen Bass, co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, and Rep. Gwen Moore will...
At difficult times like these, Fred Rogers followed his mother’s sage advice: “When I was a boy and I would...