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New Stats On Sexual Orientation And Gender Reflect Complexity Of Issues

New Study Shows 9 % Of Adults Have Had Same-Sex Experiences;  But Only 3% Identify As Lesbian, Gay, Or Bisexual; 90% Of LGB People Are Out To Some People;  But Only  25% To All Coworkers


The Williams Institute for Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy at the UCLA School of Law issued results of a new study showing that only 1/3rd of adults who have had same-sex sexual experiences identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.  While 3% of adults identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), an additional 6% identify as heterosexual but say that they have had same-sex sexual partners since age 18.

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Bullying Linked To Depression In Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender Youth

Critical Study Finds Direct Link Between School Victimization Of Gender-Nonconforming LGBT Youth With Depression And Quality Of Life In Adulthood

New research has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth who do not conform to societal gender norms have compromised mental health that is clearly linked to the bullying and harassment they receive in school.  The study, to be published in the November 2010 edition of Developmental Psychology, is the first to thoroughly analyze the relationship between the victimization suffered by gender non-conforming LGBT students and their psychosocial adjustment as young adults.


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leganprideLegan Promotions Inc. Offers Discounts On Sponsoring 2011 Gay Pride Events
 
The agency will create a custom proposal for each client upon request based on the client's target niche audience(s), target markets, time frame and budget.

Legan Promotions Inc., a national niche audience promotions and events agency, announced today discounts on 2011 gay pride campaigns booked through the agency prior to December 31, 2010. The agency has a target list of over 60 pride festivals, film festivals and related events to choose from in all major markets and those who sign a campaign agreement before December 31, 2010 will receive $1,000 off the cost of each event, either for a sponsorship of the event or a booth presence at the festival.

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essenceEssence.com Profiles First Wedding Featuring a Lesbian Couple
 
Preeminent black women's magazine shines light on commitment and love  ` 

For the first time Essence.com, the online companion to the preeminent black women's periodical
Essence magazine, will feature a lesbian couple in its "Bridal Bliss" section. Aisha and Danielle Moodie-Mills will be the first lesbian couple to have their love story and wedding photos featured on the website. They were married on August 7, 2010, at the Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury, New York. For a link to the article please visit GLAAD Blog.


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Oct-CC-Cover The ERG Value Proposition
By Stephen Gould

How do you keep your ERG membership interested and engaged? 


That is the number one question from leaders of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employee resource groups (LGBT ERGs).  According to Out & Equal's latest "State of LGBT ERGs Report" (just released last month), 94% of leaders report member interest or engagement is a top challenge, up from 85% in 2008.  Despite this and other challenges, ERGs are on the rise - in numbers, programming and corporate support. 

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