statistics

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

GLAAD

Network Responsibility Index

geekery

Our Lives By the Numbers: How Data Is Used to Track LGBT Social Progress

In the past week, two standout reports have been released: Unerased by Mic, and the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey by the National Center for Transgender Equality.

Laura Mandanas —

Dec 14, 2016

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

2016 election

2016 presidential race

news

Donald Trump’s Dropping in the Polls; How Good Can We Feel About It?

We’ve all seen headlines that say Donald Trump’s poll numbers are dipping, but it’s also hard to put stock in anything this election cycle. How heartened does it make sense…

Rachel —

Aug 16, 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

notes from a queer engineer

regular

geekery

Study Shows Deep Canvassing Can Efficiently Change Anti-Trans Attitudes

“Deep canvassing” methods can have a strong impact on transphobic attitudes, according to a new study.

Laura Mandanas —

May 18, 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

link roundup

politics + activism

Survey Says: Black Americans Supportive of LGBT Equality, Discrimination Protections

A new study debunks the myth that Black people are overwhelmingly homophobic, a new policy in Texas is making it impossible for transgender student-athletes to play on the right team,…

Yvonne —

Mar 1, 2016

Autostraddle Reader Data

gay statistics

lesbian sex

Is Period Sex The Ultimate Lesbian Sexual Indicator?

People who want to have period sex have more and varied sex more often and report higher sexual satisfaction than anyone else, a survey finds.

Ryan Yates —

Feb 8, 2016

anti-discrimination laws

Daily Fix

politics + activism

The Fight Didn’t End with Marriage: How Religious Exemption Laws Endanger LGBT Americans

“Non-tailored religious exemptions in general open a can of worms that raises serious concerns for not only LGBT folks but for women, for healthcare,” said report author Heron Greenesmith.

Adrian —

Sep 1, 2015