LGBTQIA+2S Movements & the Law

An overwhelming share of America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults (92%) say society has become more accepting of them in the past decade

Research has historically found American Indian/Alaskan Native and White non-Hispanic individuals to be at highest risk for suicide (Curtin & Hedegaard, 2019). In 2017 the age-adjusted rate of death by suicide per 100,000 people was significantly higher for American Indian/Alaskan Native (22.15) and White non-Hispanic individuals (17.83), compared to Black (6.85), Asian/Pacific Islander (6.75), and Hispanic (6.89) individuals (NCHS, 2017). Given differences in suicidality by race/ethnicity and the finding that LGBT youth are morethan four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to peers (Kann et al., 2018; Johns et al., 2019), there is a need to examine how race/ethnicity impacts suicide risk among LGBTQ youth. Past studies on intersectional identities among LGBTQ youth have been limited due to difficulties obtaining large, diverse samples. This brief draws from The Trevor Project’s National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health (The Trevor Project, 2019) with over 25,000 respondents to examine suicide attempts by race/ethnicity and gender identities .

Gender

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Transgender people face extraordinary levels of physical and sexual violence, whether on the streets, at school or work, at home, or at the hands of government officials. More than one in four trans people has faced a bias-driven assault, and rates are higher for trans women and trans people of color. NCTE is working with anti-violence groups, women’s rights groups, racial justice groups, and federal and state law enforcement agencies to combat anti-trans violence. This effort cannot be limited to just Transgender Day of Remembrance. Public education, policy change and community efforts are needed to address the complex causes of anti-trans violence and ensure victims can receive support.

The world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

Get the latest transgender news, features and opinion from the UK, US and across the world. Reports on trans politics, people, visibility and transphobia.

LGBTQ+ news, features and opinion from the UK and worldwide. PinkNews leads the way in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender news.

Kayleigh Scott, who once fronted a powerful campaign video for the airline, explained her intentions in an Instagram post.

Teachers who play movies like Mulan or Mrs. Doubtfire in class would jeopardize their school’s funding, under a proposal Senate Republicans on Thursday sold as protecting children from the dangers of drag shows.

Republican lawmakers advanced a bill that would prohibit public money from being used to pay for “drag shows targeting minors" in Arizona.

WASHINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ advocacy group in the ...

And in Congress, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wants to bring the same penalty to the national level.

The House voted to pass legislation on Thursday to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, the last step before the measure goes to President Joe Biden for his signature and becomes law.

Summary of H.R.8404 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Respect for Marriage Act

Today, Congress took a critical step to ensure that Americans have the right to marry the person they love. The House’s bipartisan passage of the Respect for Marriage Act—by a significant margin—will give peace of mind to millions of LGBTQI+ and interracial couples who are now guaranteed the rights and protections to which they and…

"Today is a good day," Biden said to thousands of people gathered on the White House South Lawn to commemorate the Respect for Marriage Act becoming law.

Title IX protects all students, including transgender and gender-nonconforming students, from sex discrimination. Title IX encompasses discrimination based on a student�s nonconformity with sex stereotypes and gender identity, including a student�s transgender status.

National Center for State Courts

Last updated 12/2/22 - This webpage is updated on a monthly basis on Fridays through December, and then weekly beginning in January when most state sessions resumeLesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender

What schools are doing to support LGBTQ+ students, and why it’s important to create safe spaces for this population.

The Texas State Law Library is a public law library that serves the legal research needs of Texas.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pride parades kicked off in New York City and around the country Sunday with glittering confetti, cheering crowds, fluttering rainbow flags and newfound fears about losing freedoms won through decades of activism.

All Info for H.R.4176 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act

This post recounts the history of 3 early modern trials of LGBTQ people.