Gay & Lesbian

TORONTO , June 25, 2014   - Although exploring one's sexual identity can be an ongoing process, it can be particularly complex for LGBTQ youth – young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer or questioning – as they realize they may have to cope with stigma, discrimination, and social intolerance. LGBTQ youth often face many challenges that contribute to putting them at greater risk for violence, abuse, isolation, mental illness, homelessness, and suicide. As a frequent first-point of contact for these young people, Kids Help Phone is enhancing its support for LGBTQ youth with the launch of new information, tips and tools at kidshelpphone.ca. This initiative was generously funded jointly by TD Bank Group and Ecclesiastical Insurance Office. For teens, Kids Help Phone's newly updated Sexual Orientation content includes practical information that can also be helpful to LGBTQ youth and their parents, teachers, and peers. Visitors c...

NEW YORK , June 23, 2014   -- According to YouGov's LGBT Omnibus research results LGBT responders find the media overly represented by beautiful, rich people.  Four in ten (40%) heterosexual Americans think there are too many gay men and lesbian women (34%) in the media.       As well as comparing attitudes to media representation, marriage and morality we took a look at prevailing myths.  Although men gay and heterosexual men are more confident with a tire change lesbian women are best with a flat pack.  77% of lesbian women are confident building IKEA style furniture compared to 58% of heterosexual men. YouGov surveyed 1024 LGB and 969 heterosexual adults between 6th - 10th June 2014 and looking at Marriage, Media, Myths and Morality.  Full survey results can be accessed here: http://research.yougov.com/news/2014/06/02/americans-would-support-right-be-forgotten/ In the Media  We asked both groups how well the media p...

CHICAGO , June 23, 2014 / --  United employees marched through the streets of downtown Denver on Sunday as part of the city's annual LGBT Pride Festival – one of several parades the airline is participating in across the country to commemorate LGBT Pride Month. Over the next week, United employees will take part in Pride events in four of the airline's hub markets – Chicago , Houston , New York City and San Francisco . "Pride Month is a special time to recognize the diverse and talented employees who make United a great place to work," said Nene Foxhall , executive vice president of communications and government affairs at United. "We are proud to join our co-workers in celebrating this important month and will continue to build a workplace where all employees feel valued and supported." Celebrating Diversity and Supporting LGBT Employees United has long supported programs and activities that promote LGBT awareness, inclusion and equa...