The cost of building a family using donor sperm

Oct 24, 2019
Malkia and Nick Hutchinson-Arvizu are hoping to expand their family, but are struggling with the price tag.
Malkia and Nick Hutchinson-Arvizu outside their home in Houston.
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LGBTQ people are more likely than ever to become parents. Is the fertility industry serving them?

Oct 16, 2019
LGBTQ people could be a big part of the market for assisted reproductive technology and some fertility businesses are learning to cater to their needs.
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In lingerie, winds of change

Aug 23, 2019
Victoria's Secret recently hired its first openly transgender model.
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From throwing beer bottles to rainbow beer bottles

Jun 25, 2019
How Pride parades became street festivals with a marketing edge.
A pride flag waves at New York City's 2017 Gay Pride Parade, which some say includes too many corporate sponsors and politicians.
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For LGBTQ people, personal finance can be extra stressful

Mar 7, 2019
The Nancy podcast from WNYC examines why.
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"Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown on how reality TV affects society

Mar 5, 2019
The former social worker wants to use his platform to help people live better lives.
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In Miami-Dade one nonprofit is trying to tackle the affordable housing crisis for LGBTQ seniors

Jul 26, 2018
Finding an affordable place to live in Miami-Dade is hard. The area consistently ranks as one of the most unaffordable places to live in the nation. And for moderate to low-income LGBTQ seniors, it can be even harder to find housing. “They are four times less likely to have children,” said Cindy Brown who manages the […]
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After Pulse, LGBTQ Latinos face intersecting challenges

Jul 22, 2016
A divide becomes apparent in efforts to support victims and their families
A Puerto Rican flag adorns the base of the Pulse nightclub sign, where flowers and mementos cover the curb surrounding the fenced-off club.
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For gay rights groups, victory could come at a price

Jul 28, 2015
After their marriage win, gay rights advocates worry about fundraising.