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Stonewall vet Miss Major Griffin-Gracy 'surrounded by love' as she enters hospice care

Miss Major has entered hospice care, but "is comfortable and surrounded by love," her partner says.

Jimmy Carter, an LGBTQ+ Ally, to Begin Receiving Hospice Care

President Carter has been a longtime supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.

WBC Founder Fred Phelps Dead at 84

One of Fred Phelps's estranged sons confirmed to media that the patriarch of the Westboro Baptist Church died in hospice care Wednesday night.

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LGBT and Labor Activist Howard Wallace Dead at 76

Howard Wallace, a leader in organizing and uniting members of the LGBT and labor communities, died in hospice care in San Francisco on Thursday. He was 76.

End-of-Life Care for an Aging LGBT Population

At the end of their life, many men and women go back in the closet for fear of being mistreated by health care and other professionals.

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at 96

“Rosalynn was my partner in everything,” former President Jimmy Carter said. “Her wisdom and support were my constant companions.”

The Challenge of Staying Hopeful in the Age of Trump

It's difficult, but the alternative is unthinkable, says author and health care activist Kimberly D. Acquaviva.

Smash Mouth's Former Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dead at 56

The band has been an ally for LGBTQ+ rights.

What Alternative Long term Care Can Do for You

Long-term care policies save taxes and pay off before you die.

With SCOTUS Ruling at Hand, Trans Plaintiff Aimee Stephens Struggling

Friends of Stephens's spouse set up a GoFundMe page for help with "Aimee's end-of-life care, and funeral services, when the time comes."

'Designing Women' Actor Meshach Taylor Dies at 67

Meshach Taylor, the actor best known for his role as Anthony Bouvier in Designing Women, passed away in his Los Angeles home late Saturday.

Redefining Health Care For LGBTQ+ People in New Orleans

CrescentCare has made it its mission to provide quality care and education in The Big Easy. 

Florida Coalition Combats Anti–Gay Marriage Amendment Drive

The Fairness for All Families Coalition is engaging in a "primary day of action" Tuesday as the Florida primary proceeds, with over 500 volunteers blanketing 178 precincts across the state to educate voters about the constitutional marriage amendment drive being waged by the conservative group Florida4Marriage. Getting the "Marriage Protection Amendment" on the Florida ballot requires 611,109 signatures from 13 different congressional districts across the state. Florida4Marriage originally claimed they had met that requirement, but within the past couple weeks, miscounts and signature duplications were uncovered that left the drive anywhere from 22,000 to 27,000 signatures short and one congressional district shy. The deadline for final signatures is February 1.

Dr. Mags Portman, PrEP Pioneer Who Helped Thousands, Dies at 44

Portman's work to raise awareness of the HIV prevention method was a turning point for health care in the U.K.

Fight Back Against Trump's Anti-LGBTQ Health Care Discrimination

It's imperative we do everything to stop the administration's latest attack on our rights.

World’s First Out Transgender Member of Parliament Dies at 65

During Georgina Beyer's time in public office, she became well known for her LGBTQ+ advocacy and efforts to bring marriage equality to New Zealand.

Texas Man Acquitted in the Deaths of Two Drag Artists — a Trans Woman and a Gay Man

Fayaka Dunbar was acquitted of capital murder in the deaths of popular drag performers London Starr and Bianca Davenport. The Human Rights Campaign has called the acquittal a "grave injustice."

Honoring the Experience of Long-Term Survivors of HIV/AIDS

On HIV Long-Term Survivors Day, Kelsey Louie of Gay Men's Health Crisis describes how we can help these fierce warriors through new challenges.

Pioneering Florida Transgender Candidate Dies of Cancer

Melina Rayna Svanhild Farley-Barratt, a lobbyist for women's rights, was running for Florida Senate.