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Appeals Court Rules in Favor of College Athlete in Antigay Harassment Case

Court documents describe a horrific and homophobic environment for the university freshman runner.

HIV 101: Do I Need to Tell My Dentist I’m HIV-Positive?

It's hard to disclose, even to doctors.

Lesbian Kissing Selfie Prompts Russia's Latest Bar Raid

Russian politician Vitaly Milonov appears to be making good on his threat to shutter the St. Petersburg club owned by a lesbian couple who trolled him by kissing on a recent flight.

The Terrifying Early Days of AIDS Chronicled in YA Book, 'VIRAL'

Ann Bausum's VIRAL is the first ever history of the AIDS pandemic written specifically for teen readers. Read an exclusive excerpt below.

Gays Must Stop Cheek-Kissing During the Coronavirus Outbreak

World health officials have advised against the popular LGBTQ greeting, which could contribute to the virus's spread.

HIV Panic in Florida Is Turning Into a Health Catastrophe

Transmission rates are higher than any other state, and bias-based laws are likely making things worse.

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When Man Regained Hearing, His Boyfriend Proposed

The first thing Hayward Duresseau heard was "Will you marry me?"

Tennessee CEO Fired After Mocking Teen Boy Who Wore Dress to Prom

Sam Johnson, former CEO of VisuWell, can be seen telling the teen "you look like an idiot" in the viral video.

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Vintage photo of soldiers making out has the internet cackling about their 'friendship kiss'

The reactions to this viral thread about two men locking lips have us cackling.

Coronavirus and HIV Parallels: On Racializing and Queering Illness

Bias, fear, and ignorance are the biggest threats of all.

Grindr, Scruff, and Lex Respond to COVID-19 With Warnings and Humor

Queer dating and hookup apps are issuing advisories and health guidelines to users.

Mental Health Care Is Key to Ending AIDS

The Gay Men's Health Crisis is confronting what is often an afterthought in HIV care -- mental health.

Firefighter Investigated for Facebook Hate Toward Gay Kid

Firefighter Guy Estergall says flaming the crying gay boy on Facebook does not reflect on his work as a public servant.

Transgender Archaeologist Fired From Federal Job After Posing With AR-15

She says there’s a double standard, claiming that if she were a right-wing gun enthusiast, her video would be considered a First Amendment expression of a Second Amendment right.

For Black Gay Men, HIV Is a Perfect Storm

The day after Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, amfAR's Greg Millett reminds us that it will take more than 24 hours to tackle all of the issues that cause HIV infection among black gay and bisexual men.

Meta is now a fake news free-for-all after company shuts down anti-misinformation technology

The tech giant has rolled back many content moderation policies.