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…
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…
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…
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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville singer songwriter Dominic James is kicking off his nationwide anti-bullying tour “Somebody’s Hero” this month with a movie short and single release of the same name. James was bullied terribly in high school and is committed to reaching as many people, young and old with his message. From being told he would…
NEW YORK — The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), a leader in the global effort to end AIDS, announced Wednesday a new series of grants totaling $4.4 million to support organizations fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in critical and innovative ways. The Foundation is renewing 16 grants and funding nine new organizations to scale up programs…
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposed new regulations implementing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. According to the Treasury Department, the proposed regulations will clarify “that a marriage of two individuals, whether of the same sex or the opposite sex, will be…
British singer Adele has confirmed that her long-awaited follow-up album to ’21’ is coming. Titled ’25’, Adele took to social media to explain the new album. “My last record was a break-up record,” writes Adele. “And if I had to label this one I would call it a make-up record. I’m making up with myself….
Who’s your favorite famous witch? Fun-loving Madame Mim? The Sinister Grand High Witch? It’s so hard to pick. In a new video, Matt Baume explains the queer power of witches. “I believe they share a magic, unspoken bond with queer people,” explains Baume. “Witches are powerful women who step outside their gender roles to wield incredible…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is asking, “What are your socks doing to help make the world a better place?” They’re probably just hanging out on your feet or snoozing in a dresser drawer. HRC’s Equality Socks, a new collaboration between Betabrand and HRC, will let you do some good while showing the world where you stand. With…
