(CNN) — The case of the first toddler ever to be “functionally cured” of HIV could have wide-ranging effects on the global fight to end the AIDS epidemic. “If we can replicate this in other infants … this has huge implications for the burden of infection that’s occurring globally,” said Dr. Deborah Persaud, a pediatrician…
Many years ago, the federal government did something amazing – they created the Roth IRA. The reason it’s so amazing is because you never pay tax on money after it’s deposited into a Roth IRA. Many people already know how great Roth IRAs are for retirement savings. However, there are important things most people don’t know about…
SYDNEY – The City of Sydney Council wasted no time installing its “Rainbow Crossing” honoring the gay and lesbian community, after it was approved at Monday night’s Council meeting. Actup.org reported the crossing was laid down in the early hours of Tuesday, and completed in time for the morning rush hour and a press conference…
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Rebecca Juro, 50, has been unemployed for the last four years and she can’t help but think it’s because she’s transgender. She has applied for almost 100 jobs and has gone on close to 20 interviews, but there have been no offers. No one says they aren’t hiring her because she’s…
This afternoon, faith leaders and Oregon United for Marriage Chief Petitioner Jeana Frazzini turned in 2,000 sponsorship signatures on the Freedom to Marry and Religious Protection Initiative—twice the number of signatures needed to move into the ballot title process. “With Oregon’s help, we did it,” Frazzini said. “We held 17 events across the state, mobilized hundreds of volunteers,…
The Money Shot BY STEVE DOSTER There’s a little known insurance policy that is inexpensive and great to have. It’s called an umbrella policy and it also goes by the more technical name of “excess liability policy.” It protects your savings and assets if you are ever sued. Auto and homeowners insurance have liability coverage…
I often comment that there is not enough bold and vibrant gay art in San Diego to cover in this column on a weekly basis. I appreciate that there are annual events like the Art of Pride and smaller shows in a variety of local businesses from month to month. But it would be nice…
(CNN) — There are about 20 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year in the United States, costing some $16 billion in direct medical costs, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Young people are disproportionately affected, the agency said, with half of all new infections occurring in…
Unless Congress acts by March 1, a series of automatic cuts—called a sequester—that threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of the middle class will take effect. There is no question that we need to cut the deficit, but the president believes it should be done in a balanced way that protects investments that…
Well, I’ll be off to Seattle next week, then San Francisco and Oklahoma. I recently spoke at a women’s conference and Texas activists and fundraisers from throughout the Midwest in Houston. But I’m here in San Diego this weekend … hooray … as I’ve gotten to hate flying. Last week, District 4 openly gay City…
