Man Refuses to Testify Against Brother Charged with Antigay Hate Crime

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“We are disheartened by this incident, but we want the community to know that this will not deter our congregation from opening its doors to all.”

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Sen. Erik Bottcher says HIV prevention has been transformed since the AIDS crisis, making it time to replace a 1980s ban with modern public health regulations.