Day: May 16, 2011

17 May – the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
Tomorrow, on 17 May, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is being marked. Every year on this day ILGA-Europe looks at progress made by European countries towards respecting human rights and ensuring full legal equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBT) by publishing Rainbow Europe Map and Index.

New Data Links Anti-Gay School Bullying with Suicide, HIV, STDs
A new study from the Family Acceptance Project links anti-gay victimisation in middle and high school with a variety of health and mental health problems, including increased risks of suicide attempts and HIV/AIDS.

Liberal Progressives Hate This…But Minorities Make the Most Money in the US
With May being “Asian-American Heritage Month,” it might be appropriate to enlighten a few economic realities.