Health officials say risk of more fatal mpox outbreak remains ‘very low’ despite public health emergency
So far, the federal government says that no cases of the newly-concerning strain have been reported in the United States.
August 15, 2024
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Monkeypox Health Emergency Declared in California & Illinois
While the World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, the Biden administration hasn't made a nationwide declaration yet.
August 2, 2022
Monkeypox Emergency Declaration to End in January, Biden Admin Says
The U.S. has reported 17 deaths from the virus and almost 30,000 cases.
December 3, 2022
Business Before Pleasure?
An HIV "outbreak" in the straight porn industry has once again raised talk of mandatory testing for all performers in the state of California. But will the gay porn studios get on board or take their business elsewhere?
August 12, 2009
Biden Administration Increases Access to Monkeypox Treatment
As the LGBTQ+ community learns more about the MPV public health emergency, the federal government is making access to treatment easier.
July 27, 2022
Pride month is here and mpox remains a threat, but vaccines are more readily available
According to recent case reports, 90 percent of those who got mpox in the US during this outbreak who reported their sexual orientation were men who identified as gay or bisexual.
June 11, 2024
Why Illinois's LGBTQ Organization Is Fighting to Decriminalize Pot
It's a civil rights issue, writes Brian C. Johnson.
May 30, 2019
Minnesota Investigators Weigh Whether Killing of Transgender Woman Was a Hate Crime
Savannah Williams was shot in the head shortly after a sexual encounter with the suspect, according to authorities.
December 17, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act: An Important Step Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders
The Inflation Reduction Act was significant, but more must be done to ensure that health, and support services that meet diverse elders' acute needs.
September 6, 2022
Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families
The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.
August 28, 2024
Intersex People #WontBeErased, Support Their Trans Friends
Advocates for intersex people speak out against the gender binary the Trump administration is seeking to impose.
October 26, 2018
U.S. State Department Drops 'LGBT Rights' in Favor of 'Sexual Rights'
The State Department announced this week it will use the term "sexual rights" to refer to reproductive health, gender, and LGBT rights in its communications with the United Nations.
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September 23, 2015
American Bar Association files brief supporting legal challenge to Tennessee's transgender health care ban
The ban "is inimical to equality and equal dignity before the law," the American Bar Association's brief says.
September 3, 2024
'Toss the Jello Salad,' 'SL,UT' Condom Campaign Killed by Utah Gov.
The HIV prevention initiative planned to hand out 100,000 free condoms with sexy Utah-themed messages on its wrappers.
January 16, 2020
Weekend Monkeypox Vaccination Clinics Announced by White House
Visitors to large LGBTQ+ events in several major cities this holiday weekend will be able to get a monkeypox vaccine onsite.
August 31, 2022
Post-SCOTUS Ruling, We Must Still Fight for LGBTQ Title IX Protections
On Title IX Day, don't forget about the trans students Betsy DeVos is taking aim at.
June 23, 2020