All posts by John Riley
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1 in 4 gay or bisexual men should be on PrEP, CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday released a report that estimates about 1.2 million people in the United States should be...
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Missouri schools navigate transgender restroom policies
A number of Missouri schools are adopting policies to deal with transgender students, but will require those students to use either a gender neutral bathroom...
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Missing Paris attacker was known to frequent gay bars
In a surprise revelation, the missing suspect in the Paris terrorist attacks of Nov. 13 was known to frequent a gay bar in Brussels, according...
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GLOV changes name to DC Anti-Violence Project
Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence (GLOV) has changed its name to the more inclusive DC Anti-Violence Project (DC AVP), according to an announcement from the...
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ACLU again pushes court to take action against Kim Davis
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU of Kentucky filed a brief last Friday alleging — as they had previously in a separate...
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Cruz: Obama Administration’s support for trans teens is “lunacy”
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) took aim President Obama for supporting transgender teenagers, particularly allowing them to access the restroom or changing facility consistent with their...
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HUD proposes gender identity rule for shelter placement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday proposed a rule that would require emergency shelters to treat transgender people according to...
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Huckabee sued by “Eye of the Tiger” co-writer
Dispute arises from use of the tune at an anti-gay marriage rally for Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis
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Transgender insurance exclusions lifted in Maryland
Changes by CareFirst and Maryland's Medicaid program will allow transition-related care expenses to be covered
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Sounds of Silence: An interview with Gen Silent’s Stu Maddux
Gen Silent filmmaker Stu Maddux on the perils of aging and the importance of support networks.
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Transgender woman arrested at trans rights demonstration
Scuffle with police led to woman's arrest at protest calling attention to transgender mistreatment
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Trans Week of Action demonstration shuts down D.C. intersections
Action is one of many occurring during Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Day of Remembrance
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Trans Needs Assessment report reveals “state of emergency”
“There is a state of emergency for trans people in D.C., says Elijah Edelman. “In particular for trans women of color.” Edelman, a member of...
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PrEP Demo Project: Truvada effective in preventing HIV
Arguments supporting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have been further bolstered this week, as another study confirms the efficacy of a daily dosage of medication in preventing...
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Slice of Life pie sale hoping for record-breaking year
Annual pie fundraiser for Food & Friends hopes to reach magic number of 9,000 sold
