More than 150 organizations demand that Turing Pharmaceuticals lower cost of life-saving drug

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) joined 151 other organizations from across the nation in signing an open letter to Turing Pharmaceuticals urging company CEO Martin Shkreli to immediately act on his promise to lower the price on Daraprim — a crucial and often lifesaving treatment for those living with HIV. “Physicians are reporting that…

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National LGBTQ Task Force welcomes Mormon Church leader’s comments condemning the use faith as excuse to discriminate

SALT LAKE CITY — The National LGBTQ Task Force today welcomed the comments of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  leader Dallin H. Oaks condemning government officials who “apply (their) duties selectively according to their personal preferences — whatever their source.” His comments were widely seen as referring to Kentucky clerk Kim Davis who discriminated…

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Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to be presenting sponsor for AIDSWatch 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C– AIDSWatch organizers announced today that The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) will be presenting sponsor for AIDSWatch 2016. AIDSWatch, the largest constituent-based HIV advocacy event in the U.S., will bring hundreds of HIV advocates to Washington, D.C. from across the country to educate Congress about the policies and resources needed to end the…

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Kurt Cunningham, Wilson Cruz to be honored by Human Dignity Foundation

The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation announced Wednesday the honorees of the Richard Geyser Community Leadership Award and the Lincoln Aston Public Service Award. The honorees are Kurt Cunningham (posthumous) and Wilson Cruz. The awards will take place at their upcoming Aston-Brooks Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7. Cunningham was a community activist who dedicated much…

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