Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
HRC: More Top US Companies Back Gays, Offer Protections
The Human Rights Campaign released its 11th annual Corporate Equality Index on Wednesday.
Study: High-Risk Kids Do Well w/Gay or Straight Parents
A new study finds that high-risk children adopted from foster care do equally well when raised by gay, lesbian, or heterosexual parents. The study was conducted by UCLA psychologists in the first multi-year study of children adopted by these three groups.
Gallup: 3.4% of US Adults Identify as LGBT
A new survey examining the distribution of the American LGBT population finds that 3.4% of U.S. adults self-identify as LGBT.
Black Pridefest Group Hugely Expanding its Mission
A group that specifically works with dozens of Black Pride events both at home and abroad is expanding its mission to include other areas of interest to the African-American LGBT community.
HRC Launches ‘Health and Aging Program’ to Help Seniors
The nation’s largest LGBT rights group is expanding its reach into the areas of health and senior care.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Expands Into AIDS Research
The largest global AIDS organization is expanding its clinical services to incorporate basic scientific research.
FAA medical updates ease trans pilots’ flight path
Life just got easier for transgender airplane and helicopter pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration has now simplified the medical certification procedure for pilots who transition sexes.
Lamba Legal Launches Survey on LGBT/HIV Experience with Cops
The LGBT advocacy group Lambda Legal launched a nationwide survey on Monday that aims to examine the experiences that LGBT people and HIV positive people have had with law enforcement.
