Stigmabase | North America

Protesters outside anti-LGBT church reflect on darker days  - They spent decades fighting for LGBTQ rights, from their Davis home to Washington D.C. They know and have seen the difference speaking out can ...

When "Q" Stands For "Questioning," Things Get Tricky  - While the diverse rainbow lettering of our community seems to be growing by the day, LGBTQ is a fairly stable standard bearer. We even have a sister ...

Artist behind marriage equality mural unveils latest work in Belfast  - Taking a similar theme to the piece in Dublin, Caslin's latest work portrays two women from the Belfast LGBTQ community embracing.

A record 42 out athletes will compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio   - Brazil is not known for being particularly LGBTQ friendly. However, team Brazil has four out athletes competing, including diver Ian Matos. And the ...

Court dismisses LGBTQ discrimination lawsuit  - Court dismisses LGBTQ discrimination lawsuit | Fusion ... court ruling reminds us that there is still no federal anti-discrimination law for LGBTQ people.

Adoption Agencies Bolstering LGBTQ Families  - All Families (ACAF) project works with child welfare agencies to promote inclusive policies and practices with LGBTQ parents.

Gay-Friendly Housing Options For Elders  - on June 30, 2016, the launch of two new senior residences in New York City, designed to attract and serve elders, especially the LGBTQ community.

Democrats Pass Their Most Pro-LGBT Platform Ever  - Some are upset that the “Q” from “ LGBTQ ” wasn't incorporated within the document. While this at first might sound like nitpicking, campaigners point ...

Massachusetts Has Best School System in America - A recent WalletHub study graded states' public education based on metrics ranging from test scores to school safety and dropout rates.

It's About to Get Easier for Homeless Kids to Go to School  - They sleep in cars, shelters, or trailer parks or doubled up in bedrooms, but thanks to new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education , America's  ...

Why do so many Washington state teens kill themselves?  - When the federal government reported this month that Washington state teenagers were among the most depressed in the nation, it came as no surprise to Kathleen Gilligan. Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article92665202.html#storylink=cpy

Parents should talk to kids about obesity, doctors say  - A child can be treated for obesity at 2 years old, said Dr. Ihuoma Eneli, medical director at the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide ...

Teen Drivers Should Be Off the Road By Midnight  -  Health officials want to ban the teenage drivers from driving before midnight to lessen the cases of teen ... No more teen drivers at 12 am until 6 am.

Breaking free from cycle of crime  - Changes in mental health laws, which make it more difficult to commit people, and fewer facilities to house them, have created a crisis situation across ...

A case of sexuality education, abortion, use of contraceptives or abstinence  -  Teenage pregnancy, the pregnancy that occurs to a young person between thirteen to nineteen years has become a major social and health problem ...

Teens who smoke daily found to have more health complaints  - A new study by researchers in the United States and Norway indicates that teenagers who do smoke daily are reporting more ...