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Activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76
The cofounder of WordPerfect who left the Mormon Church “truly understood the difficulty associated with HIV and AIDS at a time when few others were willing to help."
As Pride party season begins, the CDC urges mpox vaccinations
With a new strain developing overseas, the agency says those at high risk, including gay and bi men, should get vaccinated.
LGBTQ+ patients twice as likely to face discrimination: survey
Going to the doctor can be scary.
Watch Madonna honor two AIDS heroes at her NYC concert
The Queen of Pop saluted nurses Ellen Matzer and Valery Hughes, who were in the audience at Madison Square Garden.
The height of AIDS as viewed through a young person’s eyes
A recent exhibit brought to life the memories of a gay artist who grew up amid tragedy.
PEPFAR in Peril: The Far-Right Wants to End the Lifesaving Global HIV Program
Although PEPFAR has saved an estimated 25 million lives over the past 20 years (and was created by a Republican administration), extreme conservatives are attempting to shut it down.
HIV Advocate, Journalist Josh Kruger Murdered in His Home
The gay writer was a fixture in Philadelphia, where he advocated for the most marginalized.
How to Honor Senior Survivors of HIV
National HIV/AIDS And Aging Awareness Day recognizes the growing number of "golden" people living with the disease.
Arrests Follow HIV Funding Protest at Speaker McCarthy's Office
Republicans are waffling on reauthorizing PEPFAR, which has saved millions of lives across the globe.
HIV Warrior Ronnie Grace Battling Stage 4 Cancer
Grace, a longtime HIV educator and LGBTQ+ advocate, is being treated for stage 4 liver and bile cancer.
Monkeypox Vaccine Supply to Expand by Thousands
The federal government is about to distribute 296,000 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, used against an outbreak concentrated among gay and bi men.Â
Urvashi Vaid, Legendary HIV and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at 63
Vaid was a leader in several LGBTQ+ and other social justice organizations as well as an award-winning author.
Emilio Delgado, Sesame Street's Luis and Social Justice Hero, Has Died
Delgado was also a lifelong activist and ally who had just joined the board of directors at the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. Â
HIV Discoverer Luc Montagnier Has Died at Age 89
Montagnier received accolades and a Nobel Prize for his discovery, but his later work and baseless statements about COVID-19 aroused controversy.
2021's Amazing People Living with HIV: Actor and Advocate Billy Porter
The multi-talented performer and fashionista has triumphed over trauma to became one of today's most beloved stars.
DaBaby Ghosted Us, Say HIV Organizations
The rapper met with several in the wake of his recent ignorant remarks, but some say they've had no further communication or donations from him.
U.K. to Partially Lift Ban on Military Personnel Living With HIV
The change applies to those who have an undetectable viral load.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Pushes Bigotry Against People With HIV
Greene, known for often ignoring science, is upset that the NBA won't let unvaccinated Nets star Kyrie Irving play but let Magic Johnson play after his HIV diagnosis.
California May Allow Lawsuits Over Secret Condom Removal During Sex
If Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill to this effect, California would be the first state to take such an action.