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Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Right to Discriminate’ Law That Could Be Used Against LGBTQ+ Patients

“This bill is a broad license for health care providers and insurance companies to refuse services to people,” said Brandon Wolf, Equality Florida press secretary.

Bill Takes Aim at Discrimination in the Name of Faith

The Do No Harm Act would assure that the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act could not be used to discriminate.

Pharma Loopholes Are Leading to HIV-Related Deaths

Conservative states and stingy insurers are cutting off the supply of lifesaving drugs. After losing his uncle to HIV-related causes, Ramon Gardenhire of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago demands action.

Sen. Kamala Harris Introducing Bill to Mandate PrEP Coverage

Harris wants both public and private insurers to cover Truvada for PrEP without a co-pay. She also proposes grants to help the uninsured.

Domestic Partner Insurance: Coming Soon to a City Near You?

New York City's path to equal-benefits plans might prove a model for other parts of the country, middle America included.

Life (Insurance) After HIV

Aequalis breathes new life into the HIV-positive insurance market.

Walmart will close all of its health care clinics; most are in rural areas

The closures may leave a gap in health care access, particularly for lower-income patients without insurance who relied on the centers.

George Takei Wants You to Boycott Hobby Lobby

As usual, Takei is right on. Plus: other places you may want to boycott.

What the Daraprim Price Gouging Means for You

Dr. Kalvin Yu of Kaiser Permanente Southern California speaks with out Mad Men actor Kit Williamson about how the controversial Daraprim price increase will affect patients living with HIV and other infectious diseases.

Op-ed: Hobby Lobby and the Constitutional Right to Be Stupid

Hobby Lobby just got a religious exemption from science. Yes, science.

Not Just a Women's Issue, Hobby Lobby's Antigay Ties

As Hobby Lobby dukes it out in front of the Supreme Court, Salon and Media Matters show that it's not just birth control at stake here.

At Google a Transgender Gold Standard

The search engine giant has significantly increased its coverage of transgender health care for its U.S. employees -- and other companies are soon expected to follow suit.

Trump's Religious Order Is a Joke, But His Health Care Bill Is a Threat

The president was grandstanding with right-wingers when he signed his toothless "religious freedom" order, but he could kill millions with Trumpcare.

Texas Judge Says Religion Justifies Anti-LGBTQ+ Job Discrimination

A company headed by longtime far-right activist Steven Hotze (pictured) sued for the right to discriminate.

Man Says BetterHelp Referred Him to Conversion Therapy Supporter

He says he was told that going straight was the best way to reconnect with his conservative Christian family.

Tempting gay employees

The Advocate's top ten companies for 2000 adds to a growing list of sweet workplaces for gays and lesbians

Religious Right Divided Over Trump's Executive Order

Some say it's just dandy, while others consider it next to nothing.

Beyond Benefits

TRUMP ATTACKS LGBT AMERICANS WITH LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE

The "religious freedom" order means federal agencies and contractors could turn away LGBT people and others without repercussions.

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