LGBTQIA US News Roundup

By Thomas Maxheimer

U.S. Customs Blocked A Canadian Gay Man Over The Content Of His Scruff Profile

The Customs officials seemed to believe the gay man, who’s husband lives in New Orleans, LA, was a prostitute due to certain slang words in his social media profile.  He was twice denied entry, the second attempt was blocked even after removing social media apps from his phone.

GOP’s Plan To De-fund Planned Parenthood Will Hit Transgender Community Hard

The US Congress appears to be creeping closer to repealing the Affordable Care Act, although they have yet to propose a viable alternative.  In a leaked draft of proposed legislation, Republicans also hope to shut down the nation’s number one provider of health care to women: Planned Parenthood.  A lesser known fact is that Planned Parenthood is also the leading provider of health services to transgender people, including hormone treatments.

Gay people raised religious are 12 times more likely to suffer from poor mental health

A study shows religious LGBT+ people are more likely to suffer from long-term mental illnesses including anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and depression.

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