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As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)

Torrian Baskerville, director of HIV & Health Equity at the Human Rights Campaign, tells The Advocate how groups are preparing for a potential outbreak of the new mpox strain.

A Longtime HIV Survivor on How We Achieve Health Equity

Living with HIV for 37 years gives you no shortage of perspective.

Human Rights Campaign initiative strives to overcome HIV stigma

A groundbreaking new cohort of participants will soon travel to the nation’s capital to tackle shame and mental health challenges associated with HIV.

On World AIDS Day, We Must Recommit Ourselves to Eradicating Stigma

There is much work that remains to fight stigma, especially in communities of color.

How Implicit Bias Affects the Health of Black Gay Men

It's time to confront the very real inequities, writes Terrance Moore.

Fewer Black Queer People are Taking PrEP. Meet the Students Fighting to Change That.

These young people have the tools necessary to link their peers with resources to access PrEP medications.

HRC Cannot Be Trusted Until It Answers for Alphonso David Firing

In this op-ed, Duane Cramer lays out how the Human Rights Campaign's painful history connects to the recent firing.

The Most Important Thing You Can Do Right Now

Register to vote like your life depends on it. Oh, right, it does.

From Coast to Coast, LGBT Protesters Vow Resistance to Trump

And to other forces standing in the way of equality for all, participants in today's marches made clear.

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HRC Head Says 'No Wrongdoing' in Cuomo Matter; Board Chairs Dispute

HRC President Alphonso David says he's been asked to resign over his work for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo but will not.

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Unacceptable: Black, Brown People Bearing the Brunt of HIV, COVID

Health equity may be the social justice movement of this decade.

The Cost of Inaction on PEPFAR, the AIDS Relief Program That's Saved Millions

Leaders of Partners In Health, the international public health nonprofit, write about the danger of not funding PEPFAR, a program that's saved 25 million lives and prevented millions of HIV infections.

Biden Names Adrian Shanker as Senior Adviser on LGBTQI+ Health Equity

Shanker, a longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive Americans, will work in the office of the assistant secretary for health at the  Department of Health and Human Services.

Only 6% of LGBTQ+ People Say They Aren't Getting a COVID Vaccine

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 91 percent of LGBTQ+ people surveyed said they were already vaccinated, which is about 30 percent higher than the general population. 

Star-Studded Broadway Event to Pay Tribute to World AIDS Day

Judith Light, Billy Porter, Chita Rivera, and Javier Munoz are among the many stars of stage and screen that will appear at the musical fundraising event.

The Collateral Damage of Trump’s Global Gag Rule: LGBT Rights

As the administration takes aim at reproductive services across the globe, all kinds of people suffer.

On World AIDS Day, Think About What You Can Do - Then Do

We are stronger when we fight together. With that in mind, let's talk about some ways that all of us can recognize World AIDS Day by harnessing our power.

Watch Broadway's Brightest Stars in World AIDS Day Streaming Event

In honor of World AIDS Day, Playbill is streaming its star-studded "Remember the Ribbon" event for free online.

On World AIDS Day, Biden Highlights Advances, Promises More

Among other things, the administration is announcing new steps to strengthen PEPFAR, a global effort to fight HIV and AIDS.

Is 'Vax 4 Vax' Taking Over Grindr?

If you are fully vaccinated, you are not a better or more desirable person.

On World AIDS Day, HIV Activists Say There's More Work to Be Done

While there have been incredible advances in treatment, care, and services, there is still so much to be done to end the HIV epidemic.