The Bi-Weekly Bit

For many people, a trip to the doctor for a physical is a minor blip on the radar of their week. It takes maybe an hour or two, including a 10- or 15-minute drive to the office and some time spent waiting. But for a transgender or gender non-conforming person, a simple checkup can eat up an entire day and bring an onslaught of anxiety that has…

According to research estimates, there are approximately 39 million LGBT individuals 65 years of age or older residing in the United States. With more and more baby boomers rapidly reaching retirement age, this number is sure to grow in coming years.

A few weeks ago, something significant happened. On Election Day, we experienced a critical victory for several transgender candidates. Instead of relying on opposition politics and the fumbling of an unqualified administration, the left has managed to handily win gubernatorial races in both Virginia and New Jersey, as well as state government…

Going to college is a life-changing experience that is equally exciting and terrifying. You have the joys of finding a place to stay, making new friends and choosing your extracurricular activities, all while trying o make it to class on time.

The world has changed quite a bit in the last few decades, especially as it relates to LGBT issues and concerns. Same-sex marriage is now legal in all 50 states, and the LGBT community and their allies continue to do what they can to ensure equal rights.