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Funding cuts could cause 3.3 million additional HIV infections by 2030: report

Global HIV assistance is projected to drop by 30 to 40 percent in 2025 compared with 2023, a new UNAID report found.

Tombstone protest signs against DOGE cuts

DOGE is gone, leaving behind 300,000 fired federal workers, 600,000 USAID deaths, and more

Here's everything DOGE did that affected the LGBTQ+ community at home and abroad.

Gavin Newsom speaking during a press conference in front of american and california state flags in Turlock CA 2025

Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage

Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint on Capitol Hill

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint warn Congress 'we will be back to HIV wards' if funding is cut

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

CVS pharmacy window customer interaction

CVS Health denies coverage for breakthrough HIV drug, committing 'clear violation' of ACA

CVS Health will not cover Gilead's Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN), citing "clinical, financial, and regulatory factors."

Lenacapavir container

FDA approves breakthrough drug that reduces risk of contracting HIV by 96 percent

Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir, has been approved after nearly eliminating the spread of HIV among trial patients.

Pope Francis

Pope Francis dead at 88: Looking back on his LGBTQ+ rights legacy

In recent years, Pope Francis suffered various health issues and was recently discharged from the hospital. He leaves behind a complicated legacy regarding LGBTQ+ rights in the Catholic Church.

2018 JUNE 24 NEW YORK AntiPride protestor signs are seen above the crowd of participants and spectators at the NYC Pride March

What are 'Religious Freedom' laws, and how are they used against LGBTQ+ people?

Just how far does religious freedom go? Many human rights experts believe it's already gone too far.

Hat shaped building overlooks Maseru, Lesotho

Lesotho's main LGBTQ+ group says it's 'not receiving grants' after Donald Trump lies

Lesotho's largest LGBTQ+ group says it has not received the millions Donald Trump claimed they have.

Laverne Cox on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson chats with Laverne Cox and LGBTQ+ center CEO: 'It's getting a little scary now'

The musician hosted transgender actor and icon Laverne Cox on Thursday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, alongside Carla Smith, CEO of the LGBT Community Center in New York City.

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Trump's anti-transgender executive orders force CDC to remove HIV resources

Trump's executive order prohibiting federal agencies from making any mention of "gender ideology" has forced the CDC to remove HIV-related pages regardless of if they mentioned gender or not.

A camp for kids living with HIV is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.

photo gallery list Queer Newsmakers of the First Quarter Century

The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far

From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.

mpox vaccination site in California

As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)

Torrian Baskerville, director of HIV & Health Equity at the Human Rights Campaign, tells The Advocate how groups are preparing for a potential outbreak of the new mpox strain.