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Coming Out Issues for Latinas and Latinos
Although Latina/o Americans come from various cultural backgrounds, many who come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender share similar experiences and challenges.
Coming Out to Your Doctor
One of the keys to good healthcare is being open with your healthcare provider. Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.
Housing for LGBT People: What You Need to Know About Property Ownership and Discrimination
When lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender couples set out to buy or rent a home, they may confront several forms of discrimination that married heterosexual couples do not face. LGBT couples can face discrimination in access to housing, and there is no federal law against it. Same-sex couples often must pay more in taxes when they buy or sell a home, or transfer ownership interest, than married heterosexual couples do. In the event of a breakup or death, one partner may find himself or herself out of a home – unless the couple had the proper legal documents drawn up.
An Overview of Federal Rights and Protections Granted to Married Couples
There are 1,138 benefits, rights and protections provided on the basis of marital status in Federal law. Lesbian and gay couples are excluded from all of these.
About Coming Out as Bisexual
The coming out process is different for everyone. Whether you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight-supportive, when you come out you face a unique set of issues based on your personal circumstances – including your age, location, familial status, class, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and countless other factors.