World AIDS Day: Smithsonian Channel investigates true origins of a global epidemic- ‘Rise of the Killer Virus’ (Dec 1)

NEW YORK – In the early 1980s a mysterious virus appeared to emerge on the streets of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Its earliest victims were young gay men. What followed were years of fear, confusion and ignorance that only compounded the threat of HIV, which even today remains the biggest viral killer worldwide. Now,…

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Subaru of America to launch expanded AIDS awareness initiative

MIAMI — Subaru of America, Inc., in collaboration with HIV-positive designer Mondo Guerra will reveal a one-of-a-kind wrapped 2015 Legacy as part of its Love Responsiblytm campaign to commemorate the auto manufacturer’s 20th year of support in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The vehicle will be debuted at a private reception at The Annex, a pop-up space…

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Imperial Court de San Diego launches ‘Toys for Kids’ drive

Diving head first into its 39th year, The Imperial Court de San Diego has launched its Toys for Kids holiday drive. The drive encourages the community to donate an unwrapped toy or a monetary donation, which will benefit families across San Diego County and Tijuana. In a continued effort to support diverse family units, last…

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Winnie-the-Pooh’s questionable sexuality at center of Polish playground kerfuffle

Winnie-the-Pooh, one of the most popular and beloved children’s characters, whose stories have been translated into over 60 languages and, who for some twenty years was made into some of Walt Disney’s biggest theatrical releases from the mid-sixties to the present, has come under assault by a group of conservative councilor members in the Central-West…

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Marquette University student silenced over anti same-sex marriage views

A student, 20, at Marquette University has initiated formal complaints against a teacher and others he feels have silenced the debate on same-sex marriage and his free speech right to disagree with its moral and ethical validity. The incident and the ensuing contretemps began when the student, who has chosen to remain anonymous, approached his…

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SPARTA to Hagel: ‘Keep your promise’ to review outdated transgender policy before departing

Washington, DC – SPARTA, the national organization of LGBT members of the U.S. armed forces and their families, commended Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel for his service on behalf of lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members and their families, while calling upon him to initiate immediately a promised review of the outdated policy prohibiting transgender…

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Iconic TV host Dr. Ana Maria Polo joins HRC’s Americans for Marriage Equality campaign (VIDEOS)

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), has released two web videos featuring Dr. Ana Maria Polo, host of the renowned Telemundo show “Caso Cerrado,” for the organization’s Americans for Marriage Equality campaign.  In the videos – one in English and one in Spanish – Dr. Polo speaks out in support of the right for committed gay and…

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