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Workplace Discrimination
Workplace Discrimination
Despite the strides we have made in this country to try to ensure equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal pay for all, “all” doesn’t necessarily include someone who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
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Hate Crimes
Hate Crimes
Hate crimes can happen anywhere, at any time. In fact, in the U.S., one violent act of hate takes place almost every hour of every single day.
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Marriage
Marriage
More than 8 million people in this country are denied the freedom to marry...just because they are gay. Many have been in committed, loving relationships with the same person for 10, 20, even 50 years.
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Faith
Faith
Many faiths espouse values such as commitment to social justice, love and acceptance. But unfortunately, some also use their doctrines and guidebooks to attack, condemn and discriminate against gay and transgender people.
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Youth | School
Youth | School
Hatred. Derision. Insults. Threats. Harassment. Assault. It’s estimated nearly 90% of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth have been verbally or physically harassed or assaulted at school.
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Youth | Suicide
Youth | Suicide
Something has to be wrong, when 1 in 7 people who commit suicide is a child. And when suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24.
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Youth | Homelessness
Youth | Homelessness
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth make up an estimated 3% to 5% of the general U.S. population, but make up more than 20%—and possibly up to 40%—of the homeless youth population overall.
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Family Acceptance
Family Acceptance
For most of us, our families provide the one place where we can be ourselves and know that we will be loved and accepted, no matter what. Our families are our support system, our source of strength, our home.
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Parenting
Parenting
Approximately 500,000 children in the U.S. are in foster care. And more than 120,000 children languish in the public child welfare system—all while responsible, nurturing adults are prevented from adopting them.
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International
International
In more than 70 countries, gay and transgender people may be arrested and jailed, or even killed, based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Health Care
Health Care
Our health is one of the most important things in life. But when it comes to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans, our nation’s health care system can involve little “health” and even less “care.”
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Immigration
Immigration
Because our country’s immigration system does not allow gay Americans to sponsor their partners for U.S. residency, many couples are forced to split or consider drastic life changes, such as an international move.
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Older Adults
Older Adults
Older adults are already alienated in our society. But gay and transgender seniors face a multitude of unique issues, making them even more marginalized, isolated and vulnerable than their straight peers.
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Military
Military
Sexual orientation has nothing to do with how well a service member performs his or her job. But under the 1993 “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law, being openly gay can be cause for discharge from the military.
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