Discrimination

The federal government alone accords 1,138 benefits and responsibilities based on marital status.

Looking at the years 1973 through 1999, it is clear to see a growing majority of the American public supports lesbian and gay equal rights.

When Massachusetts same-sex couples gained the right to legally marry, they gained access to rights heterosexual couples have had for years.

Of the estimated 1.6 million homeless American youth, between 20 and 40 percent are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). Homeless LGBT youth are at risk not only on the streets, but in the shelter system as well. (Prereleased to New York City press December 20, 2006.)

Entre los hombres gay y bisexuales, uno de los grupos más impactado por el VIH en los Estados Unidos, los hombres de color están especialmente a riesgo.

Thousands of Connecticut same-sex couples are at a grave disadvantage because they are unable to enter into a civil marriage that is recognized under state and federal law.

"Love Won Out” is an anti-gay conference promoting the ex-gay ministries of the national conservative evangelical Christian group Focus on the Family.

As evidenced by the 236 local and county laws described in this publication, effective lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activism at the local level is providing the bridge to successful state and federal advocacy, proving that equality begins at home.

With so many issues facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community today, what do we care about the most?

Among gay and bisexual men, one of the groups most impacted by HIV in the United States, men of color are especially at risk.