This week in HIV/AIDS, February 20, 2015
Short descriptions of two reported research efforts this week regarding HIV. One is the story of a virulent strain in Cuba, and the other about a designer drug with keeps HIV from infecting cells.
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Irony, Delta Foundation, and Equal: Part 1
Equal, was never intended to be journalism, but rather a marketing piece for a sole non-profit organization.
Black History Month: Get to Know Bayard Rustin
For me, few activists are as inspirational as Bayard Rustin, and I believe todays LGBTQ movement, must look towards individuals such as Rustin, if we are going to successfully navigate the next steps towards real respect, and equality.
Get to Know 23 Prominent Black LGBT Icons: Black History Month
However, they all serve as inspiration to me, to keep doing what I do. If they could be so inspirational and motivating facing such oppression and invisibility within either the African-american community, the LGBT community or both, then why would I see the little struggles I face as a hindrance to demanding change?
Equality PA Hosts Prayer Breakfast
Press release from Equality PA regarding their Prayer Breakfast being held with an impressive list of speakers.
Does Pittsburgh Need LGBTQ Focused Reporting?
Does Pittsburgh need LGBTQ related journalistic reporting? Where could it be found, and what would it take to make it successful?
The Power of a Prayer (Breakfast)
This breakfast follows the announcement that all four Episcopal Bishops of Pennsylvania endorsed legislation to update PA’s discrimination laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
My Opinion: Ministers should be able to refuse same-sex marriages.
Marriage Equality is all about the right to Civil Marriage and has nothing to do with the religious rite of marriage or the actions of religious institutions.
This week in HIV/AIDS: February 12, 2015
Everyone, regardless of your HIV status can take steps that help stop the spread of HIV. In that regard, your status is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is doing your part to stop the spread of HIV.
The Push for Warren
The real change over the next 8 years will come because of a push within the Congress, working in conjunction with the President to move the country forward.