#sexual-orientation

[ follow ]
gender-identity
The Mercury News
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Census Bureau soon will ask about sexual and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in upcoming surveys, aiming for better recognition and allocation of resources for the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
Education

Which states are restricting, or requiring, lessons on race, sex and gender

Blue states focus on teaching Black or Native American history, red states restrict certain race-related concepts.
States shift focus to regulating teaching on gender identity and sexual orientation. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Number of Gen Z who say they are gay or bisexual doubles to 22%

Each younger generation is twice as likely as one before it to identify as LGBTQ+
Bisexuality is the most common LGBTQ+ identification among Generation Z [ more ]
Portland Mercury
2 months ago
Relationships

The Mercury 2024 Sex Survey Results!

The Mercury's annual sex survey in Portland had 1,477 participants, revealing diverse sexual orientations and political affiliations.
Majority of survey respondents in Portland are straight, with a growing number of bisexual, queer, and non-binary individuals participating. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
LGBT

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

Health officials, civil rights groups, and individuals have largely supported the idea of adding questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to the U.S. Census Bureau's survey.
The proposed questions would provide a better understanding of the diversity of LGBTQ+ people in the United States at a time when LGBTQ+ issues are facing restrictions and debates. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Education

Central Coast's new culture war flashpoint: High school sex-ed

Sex education teacher Jamie Cutter teaches an inclusive curriculum for high school students that goes beyond basic sex-ed.
Parents are objecting to inclusive sex education due to the politicization of sexual orientation and gender identity. [ more ]
moregender-identity
lgbtq
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

7.6% of adults in the U.S. now identify as LGBTQ+ according to poll

The number of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has doubled since 2012.
Bisexuals are the largest group within the LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

The number of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ+ doubled in 12 years, new poll shows

The number of American adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has more than doubled in 12 years, with the latest Gallup poll showing 7.6% align with the community.
The increase in LGBTQ+ identification is particularly prominent among Generation Z and millennials, with each successive younger generation about twice as likely to identify as LGBTQ+. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 months ago
NYC LGBT

Ask the Aunties: I think I am gay. How do I know for sure?

Exploring one's sexual orientation can be a complex journey for young people.
People may have different experiences and realizations of their sexuality. [ more ]
morelgbtq
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have a shorter life expectancy compared to heterosexual women due to existing health disparities and social stigma. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
Women in technology

Lesbian and bisexual women live shorter lives than straight women. Here's why

Lesbian and bisexual women have significantly shorter life expectancies compared to straight women due to health disparities and social stigma. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
Austin

Selling the OC star insists he's 'straight' after bisexual castmate's claims

Austin Victoria clarifies he is heterosexual amidst bisexual co-star's allegations during Selling Sunset spin-off. [ more ]
Queerty
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Nicholas Galitzine feels "guilt" for taking so many gay-for-pay roles - Queerty

Nicholas Galitzine portrays queer characters but questions if he's overstepping as a heterosexual actor. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

A gay couple is suing New York City over IVF denial

The city of New York is being accused of discriminating against gay male employees by denying them IVF benefits available to others. [ more ]
Vulture
1 week ago
LGBT

John Mayer Swears He and Andy Cohen Are Just Friends

Challenging stereotypes and defending friendships regardless of sexual orientation [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
LGBT

US Census Bureau to trial questions on gender identity and sexual orientation

The US Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in its most comprehensive survey.
The test questions will be sent to 480,000 households and will ask about assigned sex at birth, gender identity, and sexual orientation. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 month ago
Data science

Can scientific research on the causes of homosexuality be used against LGBTQ+ people?

Scientific studies indicate a correlation between having older brothers and being gay, but caution is advised due to ethical concerns and potential misinterpretation. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 months ago
Education

Iowa's extreme Don't Say Gay bill challenged in new lawsuit

The ACLU of Iowa and Lambda Legal have filed a lawsuit to block an Iowa law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-12 classrooms.
The law also requires school officials to notify parents if their kids request to use pronouns or names that do not correspond to their assigned sex at birth.
The lawsuit argues that the law violates the First Amendment, Equal Protection Clause, and Equal Access Act rights of Iowa students. [ more ]
[ Load more ]