“There is a widespread myth that gay people are economically advantaged compared to heterosexuals. In fact, gay and bisexual men earn anywhere from 13 percent to 32 percent less than heterosexual men.”
“If we earn less, we receive a lower Social Security payment in retirement. Any proposals that cut retirement benefits will disproportionately hurt gay people.”
“Gay people have to report domestic partner health insurance as income to the IRS, but married spouses don't have to report their health coverage as income. Not only do we earn less, we are less able to keep what we earn.”
