Preventing Sexual Assault on College Campuses: What Works?
Sexual assault continues to be a serious problem among young people age 18-24. According to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), women … More
Blog Posts: GLBTQ
Questions about Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Erased on National Surveys
Just last week, I wrote about a groundbreaking study on the health and well-being of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) adults. The … More
New Findings on the Health of Older LGBT Adults
In a new study, researchers offer insight into the health and well-being of aging lesbians, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) adults across the country. … More
5 Things Reproductive Justice Advocates Can (Still) Be Grateful For
It’s hard not to give in to the fear of a potential onslaught of restrictions to women’s health care once the Trump administration … More
We Need to Talk About the Role of Domestic Violence in Mass Shootings
This week’s massacre of forty-nine people at Pulse, a gay dance club in Orlando, has cast a shadow of grief over the entire … More
No Country for All Women: Holding Up Violence Against Women Act
The 112th Congress ended without reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), threatening the funding of programs and services that prevent and respond … More
State of the Union in LGBT Health
Last night, President Obama delivered his third State of the Union address, describing accomplishments and challenges facing his Presidency and the nation. Earlier … More
Good Journalism: The Story of a Transgender Youth and Her Family
Earlier this month, The Boston Globe published a story that deserves special mention before resuming our holiday break. The story starts by comparing … More
Quick Hits: UN Report on Justice for Women, a New Maternity Blog, and More
From dorms at USF to justice for women around the world, here are a few items of interest: The United Nations's UN Women … More
Vermont Passes Law Providing for Insurance Coverage of Home Births and Midwives, Birth Certificate Changes for Transgender Individuals
Last week, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law a bill requiring that any health insurance and health benefit plans that provide maternity … More