Gay & Bisexual Men Now Eligible to Donate Blood Under New FDA Policies
The agency has moved toward risk-based assessments as opposed to discriminatory bans based on gender or sexual orientation.
May 11, 2023
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Biden's Justice Dept.: Prisons Must Assure Safety of Trans Inmates
The DOJ filed a statement of interest in Ashley Diamond's case against the Georgia prison system, which she says failed to protect her from sexual assault and denied her health care.
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Senators Urge Lifting of Restrictions on Gay and Bi Male Blood Donors
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A White House official said the administration recognizes the painful origins of the policy.
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