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Lawsuit claims Gilead Sciences Put Profits First

Lawsuit claims Gilead Sciences Put Profits First

But is drug development more controlled by what will impact their profit margin? Of course, drug companies like any businesses have a right to make profits, but how many billions is enough? And why aren’t HIV/AIDS activists speaking out against such profit hogging?

June 6, 2016 Comments are Disabled general, HIV/AIDS
AIDS foundation asks Congress, FDA to investigate Gilead

AIDS foundation asks Congress, FDA to investigate Gilead

The downside is that we are placing a lot of power in the hands of a single drug company, and I think we can be sure that decisions being made serve their financial bottom line far more than they serve the common good.

June 4, 2016 1 comment general, HIV/AIDS
12 Tips to make the Most of LGBTQIA Pride

12 Tips to make the Most of LGBTQIA Pride

Here’s my list of 12 tips for making the most of LGBTQIA Pride.

June 2, 2016 Comments are Disabled Activism, Gay Pride
Another 3rd Party Candidate?

Another 3rd Party Candidate?

I’m not really in favor of supporting a 3rd party candidate. The chances of them getting enough votes to win is worse than your chances of winning the lottery.

June 1, 2016 Comments are Disabled Election, general

Monster and the Masculine Bar Controversy

Aside from the drama aspect, the questions raised by this episode are interesting. What is the role of gay bars/clubs today?

May 31, 2016 2 comments general
Memorial Day 2016

Memorial Day 2016

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor our service members past and present. We acknowledge their commitment and sacrifice and service. If we are open to seeing these men and women as full human beings, we must remember that their relationships matter too.

May 30, 2016 Comments are Disabled general, Homosexual
Pgh School Board to Consider Meaningful Nondiscrimination Protections

Pgh School Board to Consider Meaningful Nondiscrimination Protections

There will be a meeting on Monday evening, where the Pittsburgh School Board will take public comment about a nondiscrimination policy that will help protect trans and gender nonconforming students.

May 20, 2016 Comments are Disabled Activism, Transgender Discrimination & Issues
Pittsburgh Public Theater: TRU

Pittsburgh Public Theater: TRU

I wish I could think of a clever subject line for this review, but at present, one escapes me. What doesn’t escape me, is enthusiasm for PPT’s production of TRU, running now until May 22nd. I already wrote a post about my interview with Eddie Korbich, and the short of it– the play really delivers. But I’ll try and flush that out a bit more here. But first a few more general comments. Pittsburgh Public[Read More…]

May 3, 2016 Comments are Disabled Review
The Danger of ‘Bernie or Bust.’

The Danger of ‘Bernie or Bust.’

The uber hardcore Clinton faction is taking every swing they can at the Bernie folks, and the Bernie or Bust folks sinking deeper into some fantasy land where they will somehow achieve something. So much is at stake in this election. These are the important issues as I see them.

April 30, 2016 1 comment general
Tru: An Interview with Eddie Korbich

Tru: An Interview with Eddie Korbich

Tru is the story of a specific few days in the life of Truman Capote, perhaps America’s first openly gay celebrity.

April 27, 2016 Comments are Disabled general