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Political Notes: Political merchandise receive Pride designs

May 31, 2024

It is another Pride season during an election year, meaning political merchandising has gone rainbow-themed.

Trump conviction elicits various reactions from LGBTQ leaders

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 30, 2024

Reaction was swift from various LGBTQ leaders to the conviction of former president Donald Trump on all 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case.

Bi SF Libertarian dragged from convention; party nominates gay man for president

by John Ferrannini
May 29, 2024

A bisexual San Francisco Libertarian official was dragged out of his party's convention during former President Donald Trump's speech last weekend, just before America's third-largest political party nominated a gay man for president of the United States.

Target shrinks nonbinary artist's Pride 2024 products

by Cynthia Laird
May 29, 2024

As Target unveiled its 2024 Pride collection this week, one nonbinary designer is disappointed that the retail giant drastically reduced the number of pieces they were to have provided.

SF DPH and CDC urge mpox vaccination

by Liz Highleyman
May 29, 2024

With Pride coming up, the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people at risk for mpox, to receive two doses of the Jynneos vaccine to protect themselves from the disease.

Exclusive: LGBTQ designers hoped Target would boost their brands; instead they got the boot

by Cynthia Laird and John Ferrannini
May 24, 2024

At first, it seemed like a dream come true. LGBTQ designers and artists were recruited by Target to create merchandise for the giant retailer's Pride collection.

New HIV cases continue to decline, CDC finds

by Liz Highleyman
May 22, 2024

New HIV infections in the U.S. continue to fall, with the greatest declines seen among gay and bisexual men, young people, and people living in the South, according to a set of HIV surveillance reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

LGBTQ Agenda: Pride events, LGBTQ gatherings on alert after warning from feds

by John Ferrannini
May 21, 2024

People planning to attend Pride Months in cities across the country are being asked to remain vigilant against possible terrorism, though no specific threats have been reported.

National program prioritizes LGBTQ digital equity

by J.L. Odom
May 15, 2024

For LGBTQ people, access to the internet and devices such as smartphones and computers can have a significant impact on their lives.

Census eyes August start for LGBTQ questions test

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 15, 2024

The U.S. Census Bureau is eyeing an August start date for testing sexual orientation and gender identity questions on its American Community Survey.

Mixner leads National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees

by Cynthia Laird
May 13, 2024

Gay former presidential adviser David Mixner is among six posthumous inductees this year for the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor at the historic Stonewall Inn in New York City.

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

by John Ferrannini
May 7, 2024

LGBTQ groups are applauding new rules from the Biden administration on health care, foster care, and workplace harassment.

Methodists remove anti-LGBTQ policies

by Brian Bromberger
May 6, 2024

After decades of strife over the role of out LGBTQs in pastoral life, the United Methodist Church has removed barriers against homosexuality.

Political Notes: Takano pushes for LGBTQ veterans commission

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 6, 2024

Gay Congressmember Mark Takano (D-Riverside) continues to push for a federal commission that will look into the experiences of LGBTQ servicemembers who enlisted in the military when its homophobic "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was in place.

Judy Shepard, Pelosi lead list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

by Cynthia Laird
May 3, 2024

The mother of a slain gay college student and the first female speaker of the U.S. House will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, President Joe Biden announced Friday, May 3, the day of the ceremony.

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Political Notes: Political merchandise receive Pride designs

Trump conviction elicits various reactions from LGBTQ leaders

Bi SF Libertarian dragged from convention; party nominates gay man for president

Target shrinks nonbinary artist's Pride 2024 products

SF DPH and CDC urge mpox vaccination

Exclusive: LGBTQ designers hoped Target would boost their brands; instead they got the boot

New HIV cases continue to decline, CDC finds

LGBTQ Agenda: Pride events, LGBTQ gatherings on alert after warning from feds

National program prioritizes LGBTQ digital equity

Census eyes August start for LGBTQ questions test

Mixner leads National LGBTQ Wall of Honor inductees

LGBTQ Agenda: Under deadline, Biden administration issues new health, foster care, sex harassment rules

Methodists remove anti-LGBTQ policies

Political Notes: Takano pushes for LGBTQ veterans commission

Judy Shepard, Pelosi lead list of Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

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