Study hopes to asses whether individualized risk assessments would be just as effective as categorical bans
Sen. Brad Hoylman was previously turned away from donating blood because he is a married gay man
Advocates call for categorical bans or deferral periods for certain groups, like gay and bisexual men
State Sen. Brad Hoylman: "We are letting homophobia get in the way of saving lives"
Gay celebrities, both of whom overcame COVID-19 infections, recount being turned away from donating plasma