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Hakeem Jeffries vows that House Democrats will stand with trans Americans ‘always and forever’

The House Democratic leader used Equality PAC's National Pride Gala to promise support for trans Americans as the Trump administration escalates attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

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Federal judge declines to block DOJ efforts nationwide to obtain trans youth medical records

The ruling leaves hospitals to challenge DOJ subpoenas individually as the administration continues investigating providers of gender-affirming care for minors.

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Virginia school accused of failing to protect trans teen from planned attack

Tatiana Blount says Norfolk school officials ignored repeated warnings and denied requests for protection before a violent attack left her with permanent injuries.

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ACIP government vaccine panel meeting postponed after judge voids RFK Jr.’s appointments

A judge’s rebuke of RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul forced the postponement of a key federal panel.

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Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s dangerous vaccine policy changes. Ex-CDC leader calls it ‘big news’

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis told The Advocate that the ruling shows “science and law aligned,” but warned lasting damage to public trust may already be done.

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Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

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What public health experts want you to know about the severe mpox strain appearing in the U.S.

Unlike the version of the virus that spread around the world in 2022, this one has had more severe outcomes.

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Who Is Joseph Ziegler, the Gay IRS Whistleblower in Hunter Biden Probe?

Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.

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Hakeem Jeffries vows that House Democrats will stand with trans Americans ‘always and forever’

The House Democratic leader used Equality PAC's National Pride Gala to promise support for trans Americans as the Trump administration escalates attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

Federal judge declines to block DOJ efforts nationwide to obtain trans youth medical records

The ruling leaves hospitals to challenge DOJ subpoenas individually as the administration continues investigating providers of gender-affirming care for minors.

Virginia school accused of failing to protect trans teen from planned attack

Tatiana Blount says Norfolk school officials ignored repeated warnings and denied requests for protection before a violent attack left her with permanent injuries.

ACIP government vaccine panel meeting postponed after judge voids RFK Jr.’s appointments

A judge’s rebuke of RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul forced the postponement of a key federal panel.

Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s dangerous vaccine policy changes. Ex-CDC leader calls it ‘big news’

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis told The Advocate that the ruling shows “science and law aligned,” but warned lasting damage to public trust may already be done.

Out former CDC vaccines head Demetre Daskalakis named chief medical officer at NYC LGBTQ+ health center

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

What public health experts want you to know about the severe mpox strain appearing in the U.S.

Unlike the version of the virus that spread around the world in 2022, this one has had more severe outcomes.

Who Is Joseph Ziegler, the Gay IRS Whistleblower in Hunter Biden Probe?

Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.

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Demetre Daskalakis

The House Democratic leader used Equality PAC's National Pride Gala to promise support for trans Americans as the Trump administration escalates attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

The ruling leaves hospitals to challenge DOJ subpoenas individually as the administration continues investigating providers of gender-affirming care for minors.

Tatiana Blount says Norfolk school officials ignored repeated warnings and denied requests for protection before a violent attack left her with permanent injuries.

A judge’s rebuke of RFK Jr.’s vaccine overhaul forced the postponement of a key federal panel.

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis told The Advocate that the ruling shows “science and law aligned,” but warned lasting damage to public trust may already be done.

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who walked out of the CDC over Trump's health policies, will begin his new role at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in February.

Unlike the version of the virus that spread around the world in 2022, this one has had more severe outcomes.

Initially, there were accusations that Ziegler, as a gay Democrat, was biased toward Biden, but now some Republicans say his identity shows he's fair and reliable in saying the IRS was hampered in the investigation.