Clinic sees HIV transmission rates plummet under COVID-19 Amid the reverberations of a global pandemic, a silver lining has appeared: a London-based health clinic has found that the rate of new HIV infections has dropped significantly as a result of social distancing. “Fewer hook-ups since lockdown has resulted in a huge reduction of HIV and … Continue reading Clinic sees HIV transmission rates plummet under COVID-19 →

One week after network fires gay meteorologist, its other gay meteorologist abruptly calls it quits Some major stuff is going down at Kare 11 TV in Minnesota. About two weeks ago, the network abruptly fired beloved gay meteorologist Sven Sundgaard after he stood up to anti-lockdown protestors on Facebook. Sundgaard, who is one of highest … Continue reading One week after network fires gay meteorologist, its other gay meteorologist abruptly calls it quits →

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 18, 2020 NEW HRC SURVEY SHOWS TENNESSEANS AGREE THAT ANTI-LGBTQ LEGISLATION IS A WASTE OF TIME: “For years, a group of extreme lawmakers have been targeting LGBTQ people in Tennessee, spreading misinformation and using vicious, harmful rhetoric while doing so,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “Yet, as these new survey results … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: February 18, 2020 →

HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close On Sunday, HRC Foundation’s seventh annual Time to THRIVE Conference held in support of LGBTQ youth came to a close after a day of workshops, award honorees, speakers and a musical performance. HRC presented Upstander Awards to Camika Shelby and Nicole Maines, and Youth … Continue reading HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Comes to a Close →

Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Wraps The second day of HRC Foundation’s seventh annual Time to THRIVE Conference concluded on Saturday after a day full of featured speakers, special guests, breakout workshops, a panel discussion and a film screening. Time to THRIVE is held in partnership with the American Counseling … Continue reading Day Two of HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Wraps →

HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Begins HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth kicked off this Friday in Washington, D.C., with an exciting opening reception filled with awards and entertainment. The annual event is held in partnership with the American Counseling Association and the National Education Association, with … Continue reading HRC Foundation’s 2020 Time to THRIVE Conference Begins →

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 31, 2020 HRC TO HONOR ACTRESS JAMIE CLAYTON, TEACHER SAM LONG AT 7th ANNUAL TIME TO THRIVE CONFERENCE: Singer and songwriter Shea Diamond will also perform at the Feb. 14 opening event, and U.S. Congresswomen Angie Craig (D-Minn.) and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) will be featured speakers. Clayton stars as Tess Van … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 31, 2020 →

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 2020 HRC TO HONOR CNN ANCHOR DON LEMON FOR LGBTQ VISIBILITY AND ADVOCACY AT ANNUAL TIME TO THRIVE CONFERENCE: “Don Lemon has been an outspoken voice for the LGBTQ community in the media and beyond for many years, and we could not be more proud to honor him at this year’s … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: January 24, 2020 →