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Sean Cody Adult Film Star Randy Dead at 33

Jason "Randy" Pacheco of Sean Cody fame died days after posting an image from a hospital bed, writing that he was having kidney problems.

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Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

World

Egypt Arrests and Puts on Trial HIV-Positive Men

Recent arrests and trials in Egypt of HIV-positive men endanger human rights, an international watchdog group said Wednesday, calling on authorities in the nation to release those in custody and stop criminalizing AIDS. The New York-based Human Rights Watch also urged Egypt to overturn the convictions of four men sentenced for ''habitual practice of debauchery'' -- a term used in the Egyptian legal system for consensual homosexual acts -- and to free four others held pending charges.

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Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

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Giorgio Armani reveals first gay crush: 'I couldn't wait to be near him, to be touched'

“I’ve never told anyone about this," Armani recalls. "It’s still a very emotional memory for me."

He Asked for It

Gay playwright Erik Patterson tackles HIV in a funny way -- no hospital beds here.

Colorado Shooting Hero Advises When You Come Out, Come Out Swinging

Thomas James, who helped subdue the accused shooter, has released a statement from his hospital bed.

Sean Cody Adult Film Star Randy Dead at 33

Jason "Randy" Pacheco of Sean Cody fame died days after posting an image from a hospital bed, writing that he was having kidney problems.

Bisexual Singer Kehlani: 'I Wanted to Leave This Earth'

The out R&B singer posted a hospital bed photo, addressed rumors and denied she cheated on anyone, before closing her Instagram account.

Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

WATCH: Hospitalized Mo. Man's Husband, Brother Speak Out

AIDS Hospital Visited by Princess Diana Set for Demolition

A gay designer was attacked at a California fashion show in 2019. His assailant was just sentenced

After years of legal proceedings, justice is served in the high-profile hate crime assault on fashion designer Pol’ Atteu.

Martina Hospitalized, Cancels Mountain Climb

Activist Arrested for Taking Pride Flag to NYC Field Hospital

William "Reverend Billy" Talen tried to plant a rainbow flag at a New York COVID-19 field hospital run by anti-LGBTQ minister Franklin Graham.

James Williams, American Gay Activist Working in India, Dies of COVID

Williams had pitched TV shows to producers in India in hopes of improving LGBTQ+ representation in the nation.

But All I Can Think About Is You on World AIDS Day

The unequal responses to two national tragedies trigger a flood of memories for one man recalling a dear friend he lost to the AIDS epidemic.

I Lost My Legs to Meningitis, But You Don't Have To

Unbowed by a disease that appeared out of nowhere, Dell Miller shares his story in hopes that other gay and bi men pay attention and get the meningitis vaccine.

The Koch Conundrum

Ed Koch, mayor of New York City during the height of the AIDS epidemic, evokes conflicting views on his record, even after his death.

HIV-positive Mexicans Detained by U.S. Allege Neglect

Olga Arellano sobs as she recalls how her HIV-positive transgender daughter spent two months succumbing to infections in a U.S. migrant detention center, complaining that she didn't see a doctor or get the right medicine.

Family Guy has fun with AIDS

Fox TV's irreverent animated series aired an episode this summer that showcases a comic musical number called "You Have AIDS." Overburdened AIDS service organizations are not amused.

YouTuber Claims He Did Not Lie About Antigay Attack

British YouTuber Calum McSwiggan could face up to a year in jail if convicted of filing a false police report.

Egypt Arrests and Puts on Trial HIV-Positive Men

Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

A Texas woman died after the hospital said it would be a “crime” to intervene in her miscarriage

Josseli Barnica is one of at least two Texas women who lost their lives after doctors delayed treating miscarriages, which fall into a gray area under the state’s strict abortion laws that prohibit doctors from ending the heartbeat of a fetus.

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“I’ve never told anyone about this," Armani recalls. "It’s still a very emotional memory for me."

Gay playwright Erik Patterson tackles HIV in a funny way -- no hospital beds here.

Thomas James, who helped subdue the accused shooter, has released a statement from his hospital bed.

Jason "Randy" Pacheco of Sean Cody fame died days after posting an image from a hospital bed, writing that he was having kidney problems.

The out R&B singer posted a hospital bed photo, addressed rumors and denied she cheated on anyone, before closing her Instagram account.

The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.

After years of legal proceedings, justice is served in the high-profile hate crime assault on fashion designer Pol’ Atteu.

William "Reverend Billy" Talen tried to plant a rainbow flag at a New York COVID-19 field hospital run by anti-LGBTQ minister Franklin Graham.

Williams had pitched TV shows to producers in India in hopes of improving LGBTQ+ representation in the nation.

The unequal responses to two national tragedies trigger a flood of memories for one man recalling a dear friend he lost to the AIDS epidemic.

Unbowed by a disease that appeared out of nowhere, Dell Miller shares his story in hopes that other gay and bi men pay attention and get the meningitis vaccine.

Ed Koch, mayor of New York City during the height of the AIDS epidemic, evokes conflicting views on his record, even after his death.

Olga Arellano sobs as she recalls how her HIV-positive transgender daughter spent two months succumbing to infections in a U.S. migrant detention center, complaining that she didn't see a doctor or get the right medicine.

Fox TV's irreverent animated series aired an episode this summer that showcases a comic musical number called "You Have AIDS." Overburdened AIDS service organizations are not amused.

British YouTuber Calum McSwiggan could face up to a year in jail if convicted of filing a false police report.

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

Josseli Barnica is one of at least two Texas women who lost their lives after doctors delayed treating miscarriages, which fall into a gray area under the state’s strict abortion laws that prohibit doctors from ending the heartbeat of a fetus.