These Are the Two Vaccines That Could Save Gay Men's Lives

As we’ve been taught, and often forgotten, knowledge is power and ignorance can be death.

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NYC Gay Man Attacked for Second Time in Five Years

Marquis Devereaux was knifed by one man while another taunted him with antigay slurs, in an attack similar to one he suffered five years ago.

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PHOTO: British Soap Star Stuart Manning Shares Full Frontal Shower Shot

Hollyoaks is a British soap that follows the lives of suburban college kids, tackling issues from secrets to sex — even crystal meth addiction.

But there is one aspect of modern adolescence that, to our knowledge, the show hasn’t broached: sending nude photos.

It’s a topic that’s as integral to growing up these days as hangovers and acne, for better or for worse.

Well as luck would have it, one of the show’s stars (though he left the show in 2009) has drawn attention to the subject outside of the show’s narrative.

Stuart Manning recently had a full-frontal share, and there’s nothing to by shy about in our opinion.

Head here for the NSFW shot.

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Bend and Snap, Calvin Harris, Tituss Burgess, David Cameron, RBG, Manny Pacquiao: NEWS

LITTLE MISS WOODS COMMA ELLE. Reese Witherspoon celebrates the 15th anniversary of Legally Blonde.

OH, CANADA. One member of the Canadian Tenors went rogue and changed a lyrics of the country’s national anthem to say “All lives matter.” 

VEEP. It looks like it’s down to Governor Mike Pence and Newt Gingrich as to who will be Trump’s #2.

TWITTER. Turns out Taylor Swift wrote lyrics and did back-up vocals for “This Is What You Came For” under pseudonym for ex-beau Calvin Harris, which some sites are saying was the ultimate cause of their breakup. Harris responds. And Twitter throws a #TaylorSwiftIsOver party. 

I know you’re off tour and you need someone new to try and bury like Katy ETC but I’m not that guy, sorry. I won’t allow it

— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) July 13, 2016

WATCH. Gay marriage plaintiff Jim Obergefell testifies before House hearing on anti-LGBT FADA (First Amendment Defense Act).

ORLANDO. J. Lo and Lin-Manuel Miranda perform tribute song to the victims of the Pulse massacre on The Tonight Show.

UNBREAKBLE? Titus Burgess leaves scathing review of New York moving company: “You f***ed with the wrong queen.”

SCOTUS. Trump again goes after Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court has embarrassed all by making very dumb political statements about me. Her mind is shot – resign!”

WHITE HOUSE. Josh Earnest weighs in: “She didn’t earn the nickname ‘The Notorious RBG’ for nothing.”

STRIKE A POSE. Queer filmmaker Xavier Dolan models for Louis Vuitton.

UNITED KINGDOM, PART 1. David Cameron leaves number 10 Downing Street for the last time, says passing marriage equality was one of the highlights of his career: “I will never forget the day at No.10 when one of the people who works close to the front door said to me ‘I’m not very interested in politics Mr Cameron, but because of something your lot have done I am able to marry the person I’ve loved all my life this weekend.’”

UNITED KINGDOM, PART II. HM Queen Elizabeth II invites Theresa May to form a government. May is the second woman in Britain’s history to ascend to the top job.

POKEDICKS. There is now Pokémon Go adult entertainment.

SPORTS. Anti-gay boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao will reportedly return to the ring this fall after having supposedly retired.

HUMP DAY HOTTIE. Andres.

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Days before RNC Opens in Cleveland, City Officials Extend Crucial Protections to the Trans Community

Today, HRC and Equality Ohio hailed members of the Cleveland City Council for approving anti-discrimination legislation protecting the right of transgender people to use restrooms and other facilities consistent with their gender identity. While city law prohibited anti-transgender discrimination in employment and public accommodations, due to exemptions in the 2009 legislation, transgender people have continued to face legal discrimination in access to single-sex facilities such as locker rooms and restrooms.

“While national Republican leaders are doing everything possible to relegate LGBTQ people to second-class citizens, the Cleveland City Council is standing up and sending the world a different message — that Cleveland is a welcoming city and won’t tolerate discrimination against transgender people,” said HRC Senior Vice President of Policy and Political Affairs JoDee Winterhof. “We commend City Council members for setting a pro-equality example for other cities and states by soundly rejecting the dangerous, fear-mongering rhetoric many anti-equality activists are peddling across the country.”

“This action by the City Council delivers on the promise of the Gay Games,” said Alana Jochum, Executive Director of Equality Ohio. “Cleveland is now a world class city with laws that foster a culture of inclusion. When the world is watching Cleveland on television, whether it’s the NBA Finals or the Republican National Convention, they’re seeing a city that is welcoming of LGBTQ people.”

Originally introduced in 2013, the anti-discrimination ordinance update had not been publicly heard since November 2014, remaining dormant in committee. Last month City Council President Kevin Kelley expressed support for the measure and announced plans for a vote. Under the new law, transgender people can use facilities consistent with their gender identity in the workplace and in public places.

Today’s pro-equality vote comes just days ahead of the 2016 Republican National Convention, which is being held in Cleveland. A slew of anti-LGBTQ provisions have been proposed this week by the party’s policy subcommittee, including a provision supporting anti-transgender discrimination, a provision calling for a Constitutional amendment undermining marriage equality, and another supporting the discredited and dangerous practice of so-called “conversion therapy.”

Cleveland now joins 19 states and more than 100 cities that have explicit non-discrimination protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations, housing and employment. Columbus and Cincinnati also have similar protections in place.

The passage of this ordinance follows years of discussion, debate and public education on transgender equality by Cleveland is Ready, a coalition consisting of ACLU of Ohio, AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, Beyond Identities Community Center, Equality Ohio, HRC, LGBT Center at Case Western, LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland, LGBT Ministries, Margie’s Hope, Movement in Black, National LGBT Task Force, PFLAG, Plexus, Stonewall Democrats, TransCleveland, TransFamily and TransOhio.

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Female Ghosts Are Totally OK With Female Ghostbusters, So You Should Be Too (Video)

Harriet Tubman, Annie Oakley, Cleopatra, and Amelia Earhart all agree: Female Ghostbusters are just fine. 

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7 Healthy Ways to Increase You and Your Pet’s Energy

Try these healthy and stimulating tips that can easily enhance you and your pet’s liveliness.

www.advocate.com/2016/7/13/5-healthy-ways-increase-you-and-your-pets-energy

Outdoor Fun with your Pets

Bring your pet along next time you go out to get some fresh air and try these exciting outdoor activities.

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