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Tennessee Doubles Down on Discrimination After Rejecting Federal HIV Funding

The fight over LGBTQ+ rights in the state has resulted in more than $8 million in federal funding being turned away.

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Cover Stories

Drag Superstar Trinity K. Bonet Remains a Queen for the People

Our cover star opens up up life beyond Drag Race, and why she continues to use her platform to educate folks about HIV

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This Org is Improving How LGBTQ+ People are Treated in Health Care

OptumHealth's new educational program is working hard to remove bias toward LGBTQ+ people in health care settings. 

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Stigma

Let’s Talk About Sex: A New Latinx Web Series Gets Real About Health

My Health Agenda is providing a safe space for queer, trans, and other Latinx folks to discuss sex, health, and everything else.

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News

After Antigay Tirade, DaBaby Sits Down With Black HIV Advocates

"Our goal was to ‘call him in instead of calling him out,’" the activists said in a statement. 

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News

HIV Activists Strategize With House Members on COVID, Criminalization

A meeting this week allowed LGBTQ+ and HIV groups to hear from their representatives in Congress. 

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Opinion

How People Living With HIV Can Benefit From the Equality Act

The federal legislation — waiting for a vote in the Senate — will end numerous aspects of discrimination against people with HIV.

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Opinion

Longterm Black HIV Survivors Know How We'll Survive COVID

How we can defeat both anti-LGBTQ+ bias and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Print Issue

The Truth About Bisexual Men and HIV

Bi men, including those living with HIV, remain misunderstood and discounted by society.

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News

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day. 

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Opinion

An Open Letter to Young LGBTQ+ People on This Historic Pride Week

This year is the start of our next chapter, writes the heads of two influential HIV and LGBTQ+ organizations.

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Mental Health

Olympian Tom Daley's Tips for Sticking to New Year's Resolutions

In a new YouTube video, the out Olympic diver and activist gives us mere mortals tips on becoming better versions of ourselves in 2020.

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People

#3 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Sanjay Johnson

His mug shot turned Sanjay Johnson into an overnight activist.

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People

#11 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Jasán Ward

Jasán Ward leads the way for LGBTQ people of color, particularly those living with or at risk of HIV.

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Print Issue

This MTV Star Is Getting South African Youth To Talk About HIV

Given Stuurman is breaking down barriers for queer and HIV-positive representation across the African continent.

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Opinion

Why Tumblr’s Ban On Adult Content Is Bad for LGBTQ Youth

This ban will seriously affect LGBTQ youth who rely on Tumblr and its communities for self-discovery and support.

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Activism

Out Pop Star's New Single Is Combatting Homelessness

Matt Zarley teamed up with HIV activist Jeffrey Newman to give it all to Backpacks For The Street.

Experts Explain Why LGBTQ People Have More Eating Disorders
Mental Health

Experts Explain Why LGBTQ People Have More Eating Disorders

Queer men and women are more likely to struggle with anorexia and bulimia than their straight counterparts, and social stigma is a factor. 

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Stigma

For Many LGBT College Students, Hunger 'Makes It Hard To Focus'

As students enter college this fall, many will hunger for more than knowledge.