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What protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths from considering suicide and, conversely, what makes them most vulnerable to it? The question is of paramount concern because these youths are at least twice as likely to attempt suicide than heterosexual youths, prompting the national "It Gets Better Project" with encouraging video messages from such public figures as Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama.  

As I was talking to Brian Mustanski about his newly released study on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, it occurred to me that most kids who are part of a minority group can rely on support and guidance from parents who are part of ...  

Gay culture both high and low can be found in a collection of documentaries this week: Just in time for Mardi Gras season comes the story of New Orleans’ queer history in The Sons of Tennessee Williams (above). Meanwhile, halfway around the world, a queer Peruvian searches his soul in the documentary Paolo (above) Speaking [...]  

Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations Marriott announced today the relaunch and new look for their popular site LGBT travel portal. The multi-language website is tailored for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers worldwide. First developed in 2010, the "redesigned website is our way to express Marriott's loyalty and commitment to all our guests," said Randy Griffin, Vice President, Global Sales, Marriott...  

Uganda: Government raid on LGBT-rights workshop   LONDON, United-Kingdom, February 14, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — A Ugandan cabinet minister today raided a workshop being run by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activists in Entebbe, prompting Amnesty International to call on the government to end its outrageous harassment of people involved in [...]  

Last week, the Human Rights Campaign, the organization that advocates for equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, announced that Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein will be its first “national corporate spokesman for same ...  

by Matt Comer "It Gets Better" was the message syndicated columnist Dan Savage broadcast on YouTube in September 2010. Meant primarily to soothe the wounds of vulnerable lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth, it is no less a powerful message for Charlotte.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]  

By:  Patrick Goodenough – A State Department official adopted a cautious tone Tuesday while discussing the administration’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) foreign policy initiative, saying the focusread more  

Bob Sferra considers himself lucky. The 48-year-old president of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland does not have to hide his sexual orientation. He is self-employed, and his partner of 17 years works at a ...  

CHICAGO – February 11, 2012. One year after signing historic civil union legislation, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the launch of a new section of the state’s official tourism website tailored toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) ...  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Efforts to protect gay and lesbian West Virginians from housing and workplace discrimination have gained two new champions. Both the United Mine Workers of America and the AFL-CIO have endorsed bills that would amend the states H...  

WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 9, 2012 Our community is now at a crossroads. Our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth are calling out to us. This is the moment we make it unequivocally clear that we are here, we are listening and we are ready to ...  

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein might have just spoken out in support of same-sex marriage, but not everyone is thrilled by his company being honored for its stance on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. On Saturday, a subset ...  

If you are between the ages of 13 and 18 years, and identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT for short), or you are questioning or unsure whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender then read on! While some people may be of the opinion ...  

Marshall University Amnesty International hosted an open forum Tuesday night about human rights issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities around the world. More than 30 students and community members filled an auditorium ...