Our ten favourite good news stories from 2015
Attempts to introduce gay marriage in the north were blocked again by the DUP … to provide much needed clothes for the homeless during the winter months. Athletes do Ireland proud at LA Special Olympics Athletes from all over the world saw what the …
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FDA lifts ban on blood donations from gay men
FDA lifts ban on blood donations from gay men
The FDA lifted a 32-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations from bisexual and gay men but major restrictions will remain … for at least 61% of all new HIV infections in the United States, and “an estimated 77% of diagnosed HIV infections among males …
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U.S. regulator lifts lifetime ban on gay blood donations
U.S. regulator lifts lifetime ban on gay blood donations
announced Monday it has lifted a 30-year-old lifetime ban on blood donations by gay men, allowing those who haven’t had sexual contact with other men in a year to do so. With the decision, the United States joined countries such as the United Kingdom and …
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Why some gay men aren’t cheering FDA decision to lift blood donation ban
Why some gay men aren’t cheering FDA decision to lift blood donation ban
The FDA lifted the ban based on a study by the government in Australia, which, along with the United Kingdom and New Zealand, dropped a lifelong ban on gay men as blood donors to 12 months. “Ultimately, the 12-month deferral window is supported by the best …
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Blood donation rules may change regarding HIV risk
Blood donation rules may change regarding HIV risk
Now the U.S. has opted for a one-year ban, and Canadian blood service managers will ask the government department, Health Canada, to approve the same in 2016. Gay rights activists have lobbied hard for such changes, saying the restriction has discriminated …
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FDA lifts formal ban on blood donations from gay men
FDA lifts formal ban on blood donations from gay men
Medical groups and gay activists have long said the ban could no longer be … the FDA stance is in line that of other countries, including Australia and the U.K. The lifetime ban was put in place during the early AIDS crisis.
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FDA: gay men can donate blood, but only after a year without sex with men
FDA: gay men can donate blood, but only after a year without sex with men
(AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File) ORG XMIT: NY116 (Photo: AP) Gay and bisexual men in the United States are no longer banned from donating blood, under a policy change announced Monday by the Food and Drug Administration. But there’s a big catch: men still …
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Download Today: HRC’s Buyer’s Guide App is a Holiday Shopper’s Key to Success
Download Today: HRC’s Buyer’s Guide App is a Holiday Shopper’s Key to Success
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The guide, which is based on HRC Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, divides businesses into three categories to help consumers support businesses that have inclusive LGBT workplace policies.
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Utah Utes football live chat with Matthew Piper at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
Utah Utes football live chat with Matthew Piper at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday
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