LGBTQIA+2S Movements & the Law

This paper presents a critical appraisal of the “term of inclusion” by which issues related to sexual and gender diversity are being incorporated into internati

The Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) was founded in 1970 as ALA's Task Force on Gay Liberation. It is the nation's first gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender professional organization. A Brief History of the GLBTRT Most of the information listed below comes from Cal Gough’s chronology found in the conference publication for the Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Task Force : 25th anniversary, 1970-1995 gala. 1970 On July 1st at the ALA Annual Conference in Detroit, MI, the Task Force on Gay Liberation meets for the first time.RRT History Timeline

Queer Indigenous feminism emphasizes kinship and relationality based in reciprocity. Queer Indigenous feminists remind us that Indigenous traditions of kinship do not discriminate against gender and sexual diversity amongst our … Continue reading Queer Indigenous Feminism

This report presents topline findings from the Generations and TransPop studies. It examines similarities and differences across a variety of LGBTQ-relevant topics among key subgroups of LGBTQ people—GBQ cisgender men, LBQ cisgender women, and transgender people.

Our data answer some of the most frequently asked questions about LGBT people.

lesbian feminism, a subset of feminism that emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century at the convergence of the women’s movement, the gay rights movement, and the sexual revolution. Lesbian feminists consider same-sex relationships legitimate and use their lesbian identity as a basis for community building and collective action. Lesbian feminism challenges the perception of heterosexuality and male supremacy as “normal” and presents alternative ways of thinking about gender and power. Before the 1960s, thriving gay and lesbian communities developed across the United States, especially in urban areas, where they often centred on bars or private homes. During that era, many

Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, and advanced statistical modeling, this study estimates the population of adults and youth who identify as transgender nationally and in each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia. It also provides estimates regarding gender, age, and race/ethnicity.

Covers U.S. and European history before the 19th century, the 1950s and 1960s, the gay liberation movement of the 1970s, and the 1980s through today.

On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders, recognizing homosexuality as a natural variant of human sexuality. This milestone now marks an annual celebration of sexual and gender diversities, known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). Yet the lasting impact of stigma, and “othering” is evident in the discrimination and abuse that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people around the world continue to experience.

"In May of 2016, members of the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) community issued an open letter to President Karen Haynes advocating for actions to encourage the inclusion of trans and gender non-conforming individuals at CSUSM. In November of 2016, President Haynes issued a call for participation in a Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Task Force (TGNCTF) 'in an effort to ensure ongoing support for members of our Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community at Cal State San Marcos.”

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Rohrer, a pastor in San Francisco, will serve as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Sierra Pacific synod, which includes congregations across Northern California and Nevada.

Read CNN's Fast Facts on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning milestones in the United States, and learn more about their struggle for equal rights.

The gay rights movement in the United States has seen huge progress in the last century, and especially the last two decades. Laws prohibiting homosexual

"Youth Standing Up for Human Rights" — this year’s Human Rights Day theme — has particular resonance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world.

"People were fighting for these rights long before Stonewall," Aaron Marcus of History Colorado said of the state's early gay activists.

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Thanks to police and FBI records and witness accounts, it's becoming clearer — if still impossible to comprehend — what transpired in Orlando in the early hours of June 12.

Welcome from the Library of Congress June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. This month-long celebration demonstrates how LGBTQ Americans have strengthened our country, by using their talent and creativity to help create awareness and goodwill. The first Pride March in New York City was held on June 28, 1970, on the one year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. More

Celebrating Pride month with headstones in the Congressional Cemetery associated with individuals who worked to advance the rights of the LGBTQ community.

If Enacted, Discriminatory Legislation Introduced in House of Representatives Would Erase LGBTQ+ Identities from Education System

Leading the conversation. Shaping the media narrative. Changing the culture. That's GLAAD at work.

GATE campaigns globally for trans,gender diverse and intersex equality GATE is an international advocacy organization working towards justice and equality for trans, gender diverse and intersex communities. Rooted in our movements, we work collaboratively with strategic partners at the global level to provide knowledge, resources and access to UN mechanisms and bodies. We give voice toGlobal Action for Trans Equality

Advancing an American Foreign Policy Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

We are improving the lives of Black LGBTQ+ people globally by focusing on economic, health, & social equity. Connect with Black LGBTQ+ events, resources, & news.

Callen-Lorde provides an affirming environment where patients can receive hormone therapy as well as engage in an ongoing relationship with a primary care provider and/or a mental health provider to […]

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Equaldex is a collaborative knowledge base for the LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) movement, visualizing LGBTQ+ rights through maps, timelines, and data.