What they’re saying: Douglas M. Brooks as the new director of the Office of National AIDS Policy

After President Obama announced yesterday that Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, would lead the Office of National AIDS Policy, HIV/AIDS organizations from around the country announced their support. They echoed the President’s words when he said, “Douglas’s policy expertise combined with his extensive experience working in the community makes him uniquely suited to the task of…

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GSA Network joins teachers, advocates in calling for restorative practices, not suspensions

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the national youth empowerment organization Gay-Straight Alliance Network launched a campaign for GSA clubs to demand their districts adopt the recommendations around restorative practices outlined in the educators’ toolkit released Thursday by prominent educator and advocate organizations. The #GSAs4Justice campaign empowers youth to push back against punitive discipline policies that create…

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‘Adams Avenue Unplugged’ Blind Lady Ale House fundraiser: March 30

Get out and drink some craft beer, eat delicious pizza, and support great local music! Adams Avenue Business Association announced today that the Blind Lady Ale House is hosting an Adams Avenue Unplugged Kickstarter fundraiser all day Sunday, March 30. 20 percent of BLAH sales that day will go to funding bands through the Adams…

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Kylie Minogue: ‘I Became a gay icon by being myself’

The legendary pop performer speaks with The Advocate about embracing her status as a gay icon without pandering to anyone. She’s sold more than 70 million albums, performed concerts in packed stadiums around the world, and won numerous awards – including being appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her services to…

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