lesbians

Cohabiting Lesbians Earn More Than Married Women

harminka — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 08:00:36 -0500

In a new study published in Industrial Relations, Lisa K. Jepsen of the The University of Northern Iowa takes a step towards determining if homosexual employees are compensated differently by comparing their earnings with those of heterosexuals in similar living situations.

Black gay men, lesbians, have fewer mental disorders than whites

harminka — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:45:40 -0500

According to a study conducted at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health among lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations, blacks and Latinos do not have more mental disorders than whites.

Senator's restroom sex scandal sheds light on "demonization" of sexual minorities

admin_huliq — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:01:04 -0500

Sen. Larry Craig's arrest for alleged gay overtures in a Minneapolis restroom may spell the end of his political career, but some in the lesbian, gay and bisexual community are hoping the scandal has a silver lining.

Anti-gay hate crimes widespread

harminka — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:47:48 -0500

Nearly four in 10 gay men and about one in eight lesbians and bisexuals in the United States have been the target of violence or a property crime because of their sexual orientation, according to a new study by University of California, Davis, psychology professor Gregory Herek.