Many elderly people face loneliness and isolation, an issue that people of all ages will understand better having now experienced the social restrictions of the pandemic. For the elderly who identify with the LGBTQ community and came of age in a different era, the isolation can … [Read more...] about Meet Samantha Flores: The activist fighting loneliness among LGBTQ seniors
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Japan comes one step closer to recognizing same-sex marriage
Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn’t allow same-sex couples the right to marriage, but this past Wednesday in Sapporo, the district court ruled that the government’s failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The case is part of a series of … [Read more...] about Japan comes one step closer to recognizing same-sex marriage
5 ways parents can combat the limitations of gender stereotypes
As a nation, the United States has been in an ever-evolving process when it comes to human rights issues such as racism, sexism, and the subject of gender fluidity. While there has been progress made in terms of diversity, inclusivity, and the conceptualization of gender roles, … [Read more...] about 5 ways parents can combat the limitations of gender stereotypes
UK: New HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men hits 20-year-low
A new report from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that new diagnoses of HIV amongst gay and bisexual men (GBM) have dropped to its lowest point in 20 years within the UK. The report shows that there were 1,700 new HIV diagnoses in GBM back in the year 2000. In 2019, the … [Read more...] about UK: New HIV diagnoses in gay and bisexual men hits 20-year-low
Sarah McBride just became America’s first transgender state senator
History was made on Election Day after voters in Delaware elected the first transgender state senator in American history. On Tuesday, Democrat Sarah McBride defeated Republic Steve Washington to win a seat that became open following the retirement of the longest-serving … [Read more...] about Sarah McBride just became America’s first transgender state senator
