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Human Rights Campaign initiative strives to overcome HIV stigma

The Human Rights Campaign is pioneering a new frontier in the fight against HIV stigma and health disparities. The organization’s GENERATE initiative, part of HRC’s celebrated “My Body, My Health” campaign, is a beacon of hope and empowerment for Black and Latine LGBTQ+ young men living with HIV.

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Jill and Ashley Biden welcome hundreds to rainbow-themed White House Pride Month party

On a sweltering Wednesday evening, the White House South Lawn was awash with rainbow hues and vibrant celebrations as hundreds gathered to mark the end of Pride Month. The heat wave sweeping Washington, D.C., did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance, as the iconic columns of the presidential mansion stood adorned in …

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Supreme Court blocks Idaho’s ban on emergency abortions, but it’s ‘not a victory for pregnant patients’

The United States Supreme Court has blocked a ban on emergency abortions in Idaho, ruling that health care practitioners can provide the care if the health of the pregnant patient is threatened.

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From protest to progress in the global response to HIV/AIDS

The events that take place across Pride Month demonstrate the power of inclusivity. The determination of LGBTQ+ communities and allies to ensure inclusion for all people has been core to the progress made in recent decades. We can ensure a fairer, safer future for all by insisting on acceptance and rejecting criminalization, discrimination, and stigmatization. …

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Gay members of Congress worried about mpox outbreak ask for data in letter to Joe Biden (exclusive)

Amid rising mpox, formerly called monkeypox, cases and a potentially impending threat from a more virulent strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo, U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, a New York Democrat, has called for detailed answers from President Joe Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. In a letter on Thursday, Torres and …

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The Advocates 2024: Admiral Rachel Levine

Amid the hallowed halls of power in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services holds sway, Admiral Rachel Levine stands as both a paragon and a provocateur. As the first out transgender federal official confirmed by the U.S. Senate, her presence in such a revered institution challenges norms long reserved for …

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14 Supreme Court decisions that changed the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights

Tennessee’s first out LGBTQ+ school board member: ‘pay attention’ to your local government

Zach Young didn’t think it was in his cards to run for his local school board.

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Drag queen schools Marjorie Taylor Greene on gender: ‘You have no idea what you’re talking about’

Marjorie Taylor Greene has a lot to say about drag for someone who knows so little about it.

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Jim Obergefell reflects on 9th anniversary of Supreme Court marriage equality ruling

Nine years ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, ushering in marriage equality for same-sex couples nationwide. This historic ruling not only transformed the lives of countless LGBTQ+ Americans but marked a significant moment in the ongoing fight for civil rights.

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