The country’s first openly bisexual governor takes office

The country’s first openly bisexual governor took office today. Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Balmer administered the oath of office to Kate Brown during a ceremony that took place on the floor of the state House of Representatives, reports the Washington Blade. Brown, who had been Oregon’s secretary of state, officially took office at…

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Diverse group of celebrities sign The People’s Brief

Since the launch of The People’s Brief, a diverse group of prominent celebrities, athletes, entertainers and politicians have stood up in support of nationwide marriage equality, writes Hayley Miller on the HRC Blog. The People’s Brief is an unprecedented effort by HRC to give every American a chance to share their support of marriage equality directly…

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amfAR report examines controversial pricing of hepatitis C treatment

NEW YORK  – Despite important price reductions for some low- and middle-income countries, the exorbitant drug pricing of breakthrough treatments for hepatitis C (HCV) infection will inevitably limit access to the drugs, leading to unnecessary loss of life, according to a new report from amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. While the new drugs have…

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