With the announcement of a vaccine in the works, HIV could become a thing of the past. However, if HIV policies continue to ignore the current racial gaps in treatment and prevention, their outcomes will be nothing short of failure.
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LBGTQ+
Beyond Gay Marriage: Why the LGBTQ Community Needs Urgent Action
The Equality Act is a landmark piece of legislation that could pave the way for inclusive policies, and the need to pass it has never been greater.
Adoption and LGBTQ+ Discrimination
The imbalance between children in foster care and adopted children will persist if our government continues to allow religious adoption agencies to deny adoption access to LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBTQ Candidates Try to Make History in 2016 Election
The visibility of LGBTQ candidates this election cycle shows that the fight for LGBTQ rights remains strong, promoting equality one candidate at a time.
The Continuing Assault on LGBT Rights
Despite a majority of Americans expressing support for the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in Obergefell v. Hodges, a number of state legislators continue to introduce bills that aim to erode LGBT rights. Within the past few months,...
The Far Reaching Effects of LGBT Workplace Discrimination
LGBT workers shouldn’t have to hide their authentic selves to advance their careers. Politicians must stand up for their constituents and pass the Equality Act.