“lgbt” Charts
Changing Views: Are people born gay? »
According to a 2013 Gallup poll, 47% of people surveyed believe that being gay or lesbian is something a person…
A First For American Opinions on Same-Sex Marriage »
In 2001, Americans opposed same-sex marriage 57% to 35%. Since, support for same-sex marriage has grown. Today, a majority of…
Remember when Biden voted for DOMA—and Clinton signed it? »
It can be difficult to remember how hostile the terrain was for LGBT advocates, even in recent decades. In 1996,…
What the AIDS Epidemic Still Reveals About Us »
New HIV infections are coming in greatest number among black gay and bisexual men and black women due to sexual…
Educational Attainment in the US by Sexual Orientation »
A self-report measure by the Pew Research Center revealed that LGBT persons tend to be more education than the overall…
Top 10 LGBT-Friendly Cities »
55% of Americans support same-sex marriage, compared to 27% in 1996. The following factors were considered when finding the most…
Almost Half of Gay Americans Live Where They Can Marry »
Nearly half of gay Americans live in states that allow gay marriage. Many states have overturned bans on same-sex marriage,…
What Do Ellen DeGeneres and Obama Have in Common »
Ellen DeGeneres and President Obama were the leaders when LGBT Americans were asked to name a well-known figure who’s been…
The Countries Where Being Gay Is Perfectly Okay »
These are the countries where the LGBT community is welcomed with open arms. While the Netherlands and Spain are tied…
What Social Issue are Americans Relatively Liberal On? »
In many respects, the US remains a relatively conservative country within the international community of developed nations. For example, on…
How Often Do Bisexuals Date Someone From the Same Sex? »
The vast majority of bisexuals in committed relationships are exclusive with someone from the opposite sex. Those with someone from…
Bisexuals Less Likely to See LGBT As Part of Their Identity »
Over half of bisexuals say that falling under the category of LGBT is either minimally or not at all important…
LGBT's Differ On Same-Sex Marriage Support »
Just like the general public, support for same-sex marriage differs among LGBT adults along party lines. (LGBT is the abbreviation…
The Younger Elephants in the Room »
Overall, about half of all Republicans (53%) say the Republican party does not do a good job of representing their…
Is There a Dr. in the House? Not if You're #LGBT »
New data is shedding light on the difference in well-being between LGBT and non-LGBT Americans. LGBT people are less likely…
Street Harassment More Likely To Affect LGBT Community »
For example men who identified as gay, bisexual or transgender experienced more harassment than did heterosexual men, typically in the…
Walking While LGBT: Harassment in the Streets »
According to a study conducted by Stop Street Harassment, "Seventy percent of LGBT-identified people experienced street harassment by the age…
Most Opponents Of Same-Sex Marriage Say It Is 'Inevitable' »
42% of Americans oppose legalizing same-sex marriage, yet over half of opponents believe legalization across the US will one day…
Gay Marriage Opinion by Church Attendance »
According to a 2012 Gallup poll, Americans who attend church weekly are the most likely to believe that same-sex marriages…
Gay Americans More Likely to Smoke, Exercise »
A new National Health Interview Survey by the Center for Disease Control was the first ever to include sexual orientation.…