How to address anti-gay remarks in the classroom
US News & World Report, January 30, 2012
If students don't feel comfortable in the classroom, they won't learn. In fact, they may not even show up to class, says Ryan Roemerman, executive director of the Iowa Pride Network, a nonprofit focused on strengthening the ties between gay and straight communities.

Did the Boy Scouts just give a nod to gays?
Advocate.com, January 26, 2012
While the Boy Scouts of America has stood by its policy of barring openly gay scout leaders, one blogger for the national organization says the scout leaders should embrace a tolerance-boosting initiative spearheaded by a gay student organization.

Doctors urged to discuss sex orientation
Boston Globe, January 23, 2012
The research institute at Fenway Health, which has long provided LGBT care, has published two policy briefs meant to jump-start conversations between doctors and patients. The first lays out reasons for asking patients about their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Gay seniors fear bias
DaytonDailyNews.com, January 17, 2012
Aging members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population can be vulnerable to harassment, social isolation and rejection because of changes in their living situations and medical needs.

Are Facebook ads outing gay users?
FirstCoastNews.com, January 17, 2012
Facebook ads are guessing whether users are gay and targeting a broad range of products to them based on the answer, according to a research study making the rounds on the internet Thursday.

Gay parents better than straight parents? What research says
Huffington Post, January 16, 2012
Gay parents "tend to be more motivated, more committed than heterosexual parents on average, because they chose to be parents," said Abbie Goldberg, a psychologist at Clark University in Massachusetts who researches gay and lesbian parenting.

Lesbians lose out at Miss California pageant
PinkNews.co.uk, January 10, 2012
Two openly gay contestants entered the Miss California USA pageant this year but lost out as the winner was chosen yesterday.

Half of gay men “would die a year early” for the perfect body
PinkNews.co.uk, January 6, 2012
A study released today says 48% of gay men would sacrifice a year or more of their lives in exchange for a perfect body. The research also said 10% of gay men would agree to die more than 11 years earlier if they could have their ideal body now.

Tax tips for same-sex couples
PhillyMag.com, January 6, 2012
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) may mean that the federal government won’t recognize gay and lesbian couples who marry – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t required to file taxes as if they were, one of the little-known recent changes to IRS tax codes. If this has you scratching your head, you’re not alone.

Study: Transgender employees more productive after disclosing gender identity
Huffington Post, January 5, 2012
Though their community is often considered a stigmatized one, transgender people who choose to disclose their identities in their workplaces are both happier and more committed to their jobs, a new study has revealed.

New book: "Gay Men Don't Get Fat"
New York Times, January 4, 2012
Simon Doonan's tongue-in-cheek book says straight food is heavy and gay food is lighter and more decorative. Mix the two, he advises, to stay slim.

Teens of lesbian moms well-adjusted, happy with life
PsychCentral.com, January 4, 2012
Teenage children of lesbian mothers report their quality of life is every bit as good as teens with heterosexual parents, reports a new study. The finding speaks to concerns that the children may experience adjustment problems related to prejudice or discrimination.

More gynecologists opening minds, offices to transgender patients
Sun-Sentinel, January 3, 2012
In an effort to improve the quality of and access to health care for what it calls "a small but substantial population," the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is urging OB/GYNs to create a more open, welcoming environment for transgender patients.

Same-sex spouses lose big on taxes
CNN Money, December 27, 2011
Same-sex spouses are paying as much as $6,000 a year in extra taxes because the federal government doesn't recognize gay marriage, according to an analysis conducted for CNNMoney by tax specialists.

Study: Anti-gay groups far more effective than LGBT groups at soliciting cash
Washington Blade, December 21, 2011
According to a report released last week by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP), American anti-gay groups are still far more effective than LGBT rights organizations at mobilizing their funding base.

A progress report on gay employee health benefits
New York Times, December 21, 2011
A growing number of companies are covering the extra costs that same-sex couples pay for domestic partner benefits — and even more companies are thinking about it. So we’ve decided to keep track of who is doing what in a chart.

A call to advocate gay marriage on Christmas cards
Time Magazine, December 19, 2011
This week is peak season for Christmas cards, and if you get one that features friends or relatives holding a sign that says “Equality for ALL Families in 2012” or “Love Makes a Family,” you can thank Zach Wahls.

Study: Equal marriage rights improve health of single gay men
PinkNews.co.uk, December 16, 2011
A US study of the effect of equal marriage rights claims gay and bisexual men lead healthier lives when those rights are introduced, regardless of whether they have a partner. The report looked at medical data from the year before and the year after Massachusetts introduced equal marriage laws in 2003.

Twin boys, one transgender, become brother and sister
ABC News, December 14, 2011
As early as age 4, Wyatt Maines asked his mother, "When do I get to be a girl?" And he told his father he hated his penis. Wyatt always liked girl's clothes and movies, while his twin brother Jonas played with traditional boy toys. Born identical twins, the siblings share the same DNA, but their gender identification took divergent paths.

Homosexuality among Catholic leaders discussed at Jesuit university event
NCROnline.com, December 7, 2011
For the 100 or so theologians, members of the clergy, women religious, students and others who braved the heavy snow Oct. 29 to attend “The Care of Souls: Sexual Diversity, Celibacy, and Ministry” conference at Jesuit-run Fairfield University, the day was packed densely with history, stories and plenty of questions.

The new normal: Stay-at-home dads and gay parents
CNN.com, November 30, 2011
There was a time when gay parents and single adoptive mothers were unheard of, but the new norm is that almost anything works well as long as there's a dedicated adult and plenty of love.

Homo for the holidays: How queer families celebrate
EdgeProvidence.com, November 21, 2011
Today there are many variations of the family unit, yet stereotypically it is still too often seen in mainstream culture as a household with a mother and father figure. So what happens if you are part of a different family composition, and feel the pressure to attend extended familial holiday festivities, sometimes under not so favorable circumstances?

LGBT centers face increased needs
Advocate.com, November 17, 2011
Two of the nation’s oldest LGBT centers celebrate 40 years but still face increasing needs.

Link between gay-straight alliances and better mental health
PinkNews.co.uk, November 15, 2011
The authors of a US study have said that LGBT youth whose schools have gay-straight alliances generally go on to enjoy better mental health and spend longer in further education. The study, published in the current issue of Applied Developmental Science, claims to be the first to show that participation in a school-based group which promotes solidarity between straight and LGBT students correlates with long-term benefits.

Survey: Sexual harassment pervasive in grades 7-12
SouthCoastToday.com, November 8, 2011
It can be a malicious rumor whispered in the hallway, a lewd photo arriving by cellphone, hands groping where they shouldn't. Added up, it's an epidemic — student-on-student sexual harassment that is pervasive in America's middle schools and high schools.

Medical schools admit neglecting gay applicants, health issues
US News & World Report, November 7, 2011
A lack of positive physician role models for LGBT students is one reason why gay students are "underrepresented" at medical schools. Nearly three quarters of 132 surveyed medical schools in the United States and Canada gave themselves grades of "fair," "poor," or "very poor" for the integration of LGBT content in their curricula.