gay statistics

gay population

gay statistics

culture

Generation Z Is Gayer, More Anxious and Less Conservative Than Other Generations

A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute reveals Generation Z is more likely to be LGBTQ+ than Republican, and also more likely to feel depressed and anxious.

Riese —

Jan 25, 2024

gay statistics

trans

politics + activism

New Polls Reveal Alarming Number of Americans Are Wrong About Trans People, I Wonder Why

Most Americans support bans on gender-affirming medical care for trans youth and participation in sports for trans women — an agenda heartily endorsed by the media they consume.

Riese —

May 5, 2023

alsoalsoalso

gay statistics

society + culture

Also.Also.Also: LGBTQ+ Women in the U.S. Most Likely to Identify As Bisexual According to This One Survey

WNBA’s latest activism, nonbinary in the workplace, some new stats on LGBTQ identities, TEENS, Canada puts LGBTQ rights above religious freedom, the future of ‘queer’, plus more!

Laneia —

Jun 18, 2018

bisexuality

gay statistics

society + culture

How About That Study Claiming Bisexual Women More Likely to Be Psychopathic Narcissists, What a Ride

You may have heard about the study this month that says some bi women report higher levels of psychopathy and narcissism — how legit is it really?

Laura Mandanas —

Mar 16, 2018

2016 election

donald trump

politics + activism

GLAAD Survey Finds Straight People Fine with “Equal Rights” in 2018, Not So Much Actual LGBT People

The statistics on acceptance of LGBT people were generally staying the same or improving, until last year — when, as GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis puts it, “the acceptance pendulum…

Rachel —

Jan 26, 2018

gay statistics

non-monogamy

relationships

These Two Factors Make You More Likely To Be Into Non-Monogamy

More people than ever are in non-monogamous relationships, and new research sheds light on what factors make people — and specifically queer people — more likely to be into them.

Ryan Yates —

Oct 19, 2017

gay population

gay statistics

politics + activism

Trump Administration Axes LGBTQ Count From Census, Clearly Fears Learning That Everyone Is Gay

These numbers could make a serious difference for the LGBTQ community and now we’re not gonna get ’em.

Riese —

Mar 28, 2017

gay population

gay statistics

society + culture

Trans People Are More Racially Diverse Than the General Population, New Study Finds

A new study finds trans people are less likely to be white and more likely to be Latinx or Black compared to the U.S. population.

Yvonne —

Oct 25, 2016

gay statistics

notes from a queer engineer

geekery

Are The 2016 Rio Olympics The Most LGBT Inclusive Ever?

As of Friday, the list stood at 257 Olympians, 11 Paralympians, and 10 Olympic alternate/reserve athletes, with additions already rolling in as more athletes come out.

Laura Mandanas —

Aug 10, 2016

gay marriage

gay statistics

politics + activism

What Marriage Equality Had Going for It That Other Movements Don’t (Maybe)

Looking at how marriage equality came to be in comparison to other social movements, Massachusetts’ state Senate passes a bill with trans protections in public accommodations, girlfriends who are prom…

Rachel —

May 12, 2016

gay families

gay statistics

politics + activism

New Study with Conservative-Approved Methodology Shows Same-Sex Parents are Totally Legit

Even more proof that same-sex parents raise kids with good outcomes, a bathroom bill supporter in TN who’s a rampant sexual harasser, new data on police violence and more.

Rachel —

Apr 14, 2016

gay statistics

research

love + sex

Lesbian and Bisexual Teens Sure Did Have A Lot Of Sex, Study Shows

A new study suggests sexually active lesbian teens have more partners and lost their virginities earlier than heterosexuals and that one in five lesbian’s most recent sex partner was a…

Riese —

Mar 2, 2016