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'Accessing Parenthood' - new anthology shines a light on parents with disabilities

'Accessing Parenthood' - new anthology shines a light on parents with disabilities

  • HEALTH
  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Feb 3, 2025

The new anthology book "Accessing Parenthood: Stories by and About Parents With Disabilities" calls attention to an often overlooked segment of the disabled population.

Advocates decry axing of CA LGBTQ youth mental health campaign

Advocates decry axing of CA LGBTQ youth mental health campaign

  • HEALTH
  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 17, 2025

LGBTQ advocates are criticizing state health officials for the sudden cancellation of an LGBTQ youth mental health initiative just as their alarms are growing about the negative impacts queer young people may face from the second Trump administration.

Steve's Grand designs: his sexy pivot from songs to thongs

Steve's Grand designs: his sexy pivot from songs to thongs

  • FITNESS
  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Dec 28, 2024

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of gay singer, songwriter and fashion designer Steve Grand? Along with his music, his Grand Axis clothing line, featuring men's underwear and swimwear, is amply shown off by the hunky man himself.

Gilead's twice-yearly PrEP chosen as breakthrough of the year

Gilead's twice-yearly PrEP chosen as breakthrough of the year

Science magazine has chosen twice-yearly lenacapavir PrEP as its 2024 Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing it as a game-changer in the fight to end the global HIV epidemic.

SF observes World AIDS Day

SF observes World AIDS Day

San Francisco observed World AIDS Day with a public program at the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park.

HIV/AIDS advocates fret about potential cuts under GOP trifecta

HIV/AIDS advocates fret about potential cuts under GOP trifecta

Elections have consequences, and HIV/AIDS advocates are worried about potential cuts as Republicans take over both houses of Congress and the presidency in January.

'We are not disposable:' SF HIV housing co-op raising money amid legal fight

'We are not disposable:' SF HIV housing co-op raising money amid legal fight

HIV/AIDS activists held a news conference outside Marty's Place in San Francisco's Mission neighborhood December 2, saying they need to raise money for an attorney to avoid a potential eviction.

Long-term survivors to be honored at SF World AIDS Day events

Long-term survivors to be honored at SF World AIDS Day events

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Nov 26, 2024

LGBTQ, health care, and AIDS activists will be commemorating the 36th annual World AIDS Day Sunday, December 1, with events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Guest Opinion: AIDS orgs may not survive to see the end of the pandemic

Guest Opinion: AIDS orgs may not survive to see the end of the pandemic

We are extraordinarily fortunate in San Francisco to be making strides in ending the HIV epidemic that has ravaged our communities for over four decades.

LGBTQ Agenda: Biden administration expands injectable PrEP coverage

LGBTQ Agenda: Biden administration expands injectable PrEP coverage

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Oct 22, 2024

Long-acting injectable PrEP is now to be covered without cost-sharing under Affordable Care Act rules, the Biden administration announced October 21.

'There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network'

'There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network'

  • HEALTH
  • by Patrick Hoctel
  • Oct 13, 2024

While a slim volume, 'There at the End: Voices from Final Exit Network: A Celebration of 20 Years,' is chock-full of powerful testimonies from the full spectrum of Final Exit Network clients and volunteers.

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by Dana Piccoli, News Is Out
  • Oct 7, 2024

News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.

Study: Twice-yearly PrEP works for gay men, trans women

Study: Twice-yearly PrEP works for gay men, trans women

Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable antiretroviral, reduced the risk of HIV infection by 96% in a large study of gay and bisexual men and gender diverse people, according to a Gilead Sciences announcement.

SF's 2023 HIV cases fall below 150

SF's 2023 HIV cases fall below 150

  • HIV/AIDS
  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 23, 2024

San Francisco's 2023 HIV epidemiology annual report continued a trend of declining new diagnoses, with 133 reported for the year.