All posts by John Riley
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HRC warns of COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on black and LGBTQ communities
LGBTQ organization calls on Congress to tailor future stimulus bills to address health disparities
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Ending the Gay Blood Ban: Why the FDA’s Changes Aren’t Enough
The FDA has reduced its celibacy requirement for gay men wishing to donate blood. Critics say it still discriminates.
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‘Slay the Dragon’ is a once-in-a-generation exposé of the undermining of our fragile democracy
Told through the story of one woman's activism, Slay the Dragon casts partisan redistricting as a threat to democracy as we know it
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WATCH: Gay British rugby commentator narrates everyday life during COVID-19 in viral videos
Nick Heath says his commentary videos are providing "a moment of levity" during a worrisome time
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Trump’s latest press secretary, Kayleigh McEnany, criticized for past anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
Longtime Trump surrogate has attacked gay marriage and cast trans people in restrooms as threats to women
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Gay activist claims he was rejected by Samaritan’s Purse field hospital for COVID-19 patients
Eric Finn says he was unable to volunteer his services unless he affirmed the organization's anti-gay statement of faith
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Remembering Terrence McNally: Loss of a Legend
The theatre community reflects on the legacy of playwright Terrence McNally.
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Justice Department says Title IX should exclude transgender female athletes
DOJ has sided with a trio of cisgender girls suing to stop trans females from competing in women's sports
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Gay dating app GROWLr to launch Live Video Dating features
The app, which caters to the bear community, is trying to encourage people to stay home amid ongoing pandemic
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FDA lowers deferral period for donating blood to 3 months for gay and bisexual men
Reduced deferral period comes amid concerns of blood and plasma shortages due to COVID-19 pandemic
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What to Do If Your Pet Gets Sick
Animal hospitals and local vets are balancing emergency care with social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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Equality Virginia seeks to honor 2020 OUTstanding Virginian award winners
While the annual Commonwealth Dinner is canceled, people can still send messages of support to the 7 honorees
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Bigots blame LGBTQ people for spread of COVID-19
As concerns increase over the virus's spread, LGBTQ people are finding themselves blamed for being vectors
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Group behind NYC COVID-19 tent hospital is forcing medical workers to abide by anti-gay “statement of faith”
Advocates worry that LGBTQ people will be denied care due to Samaritan's Purse's views on human sexuality
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The Task Force’s “Queer the Census” is designed to ensure all LGBTQ Americans are counted
The Task Force's “Queer the Census” is designed to ensure all LGBTQ Americans are counted.
