While England is Making PrEP Dramatically Cheaper, American Men Still Can’t Afford It
Thanks to a court ruling in the UK, a cheaper generic version of PrEP could be available in the future, but in the United States, only 4% of men who have sex with men are using the drug — and cost is a big culprit. PrEP has shown itself…
Straight Friends Ask Gay Guy to Be Their Homecoming Date in Sweet Proposal
He described the moment as a ‘high school dream’ come true. A group of straight guys adorably got together and asked their gay friend to be their homecoming date. 17-year-old True Herrera turned up for class as usual at Whittier High School in California on 7 September. But when he…
Ellen Surprises Seth Owen, the High School Valedictorian who was Kicked Out of his House for Being Gay
Owen’s story went viral, and he raised $141,000 to attend Georgetown. The story of Seth Owen went viral earlier this year when the openly gay, high school valedictorian was kicked out of his house for being gay, cut off from his parents financially, and unable to afford college. The Jacksonville, Florida…
Remembering Gay Rugby Player and 9/11 Hero Mark Bingham
On the 17th anniversary of 9/11, we remember Mark Bingham, one of the fallen heroes of the tragedy that befell the US on September 11, 2001. Bingham, who was aged 31, was one of the passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93, a hijacked plane that terrorists intended to crash into…
Neighbors’ Alleged Slurs Prompt Lesbian Couple to Paint House in Rainbow Colors
After allegedly being subjected to anti-gay harassment and having their dog shot with a BB gun, a Pennsylvania lesbian couple opted for colorful revenge. When Lisa Licata, 43, and her wife, Sherry Lau, 56, first saw what would eventually become their home in the Pittsburgh suburb of Penn Hills,…
Financial Barriers Still Keep Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Patients from Medical Treatment
A new study shows that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are still reluctant to seek necessary health care coverage because of cost concerns. This is even with the added insurance benefits available via the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, as it’s commonly referred. While gay, lesbian or bisexual adults…
How Accessible is PReP in America, Anyway?
Health experts offer differing views on how easy (and affordable) it is to obtain the HIV-preventative drug. According to a July op-ed in The New York Times, “the major reason” why over 90% of the 1.2 million Americans who need Truvada (the brand drug used in the U.S. as PrEP),…
This Texas Church And Its Members Offered Free ‘Mom Hugs’ at Austin Pride
A church in Texas and its members showed up to Austin Pride this weekend offering free ‘mom hugs’ for anyone who needed them. Jen Hatmaker, a mother, blogger, and author, posted about the sweet display of love and acceptance on Instagram. She also has a podcast and has published…
GOP Lawmaker Used Ex-Girlfriend’s Nude Photos To Lure Men: Report
Republican state Rep. Nick Sauer (Illinois) is reportedly under investigation for publishing nude photos of his ex-girlfriend on a fake Instagram account to lure men into “graphic” discussions about sex, according to Politico. Kate Kelly made the accusation in an official complaint filed with the Illinois’s Office of the Legislative…
Number of People Identifying as LGBT in The US Hits a Record High
The number of Americans who openly identify as LGBT has hit a record high after increasing for the sixth year in a row, according to a new study. Gallup – a research-based consultant company, known for its opinion polls worldwide – recently released new data that showed a record-breaking…
Couple Denied Marriage Licence After County Clerk Refused Them Due to Her Religious Beliefs
Thomas Hurd and Dylan Toften are planning to pursue their complaint A couple were denied a marriage licence by the county clerk whose religious beliefs played a role in the refusal. Thomas Hurd and Dylan Toften, from New York, went to their local county courthouse hoping to leave with…
LGBTQ Youth Targeted with ‘Gay Cure’ Videos on Social Media
An evangelical group in the US has revealed that it used Facebook and YouTube to target 18-to-35-year-olds with adverts promoting so-called ‘gay cure’ therapy. Anchored North strategically used advertising capabilities on the platforms to target young people who they considered having “secular world views”. The organisation – which creates…