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'Monkeypox is No Joke,' Says Adult Performer Silver Steele. Wouldn't Wish on 'Worst Enemy'
When adult actor Silver Steele discovered he had monkeypox, he chose to share his journey on social media to make others aware of his progress.
Even Some GOP Lawmakers Now Support Marriage Equality — How Did the Shift Happen?
Congress is considering making same-sex marriage federal law — with bipartisan support. A political scientist explains how this issue became less polarized over time.
Millennial Money: This Year's Summer Travel FOMO is Real
Compared to the last two years, 2022 is seeing a steep increase in travel, especially international, and it may feel impossible to keep up.
Monkeypox: an Expert Explains What Gay And Bisexual Men Need To Know
Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported worldwide. This is the largest ever global outbreak of the disease. Read what you need to know about it.
Biden Names FEMA, CDC Officials to Head Monkeypox Response
President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak.
California Governor Declares Monkeypox State of Emergency
California's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.
Watch: Colombians Kiss in Park in Protest After Gay Couple Accosted
After a group of women accosted a gay couple for kissing in a park in Bogotá, Colombia, other same-sex couples came out to stage a kiss-a-thon in the same park in protest.
10 Popular Dating Apps for the LGBTQ Community in 2022
Thankfully, there has been a recent surge in the number of LGBT dating apps that include queer-friendly settings that make finding love fun and safe for people of all sexual orientations.
Myths About VPN and Why You Should Use This Service
VPN is very popular today. Its main functions are hiding the user's location, protecting data, providing quick and free access to the necessary websites, and more.
Trevor Project Leader's Past Work for Opioid Companies Comes to Light
Trevor Project head Amit Paley consulted with Pharma company Purdue on how to salvage its reputation as the U.S. opioid epidemic raged, reports said. In light of that, some staffers feel he should resign.
In Race for Monkeypox Vaccines, Experts See Repeat of COVID
Moves by rich countries to buy large quantities of monkeypox vaccine, while declining to share doses with Africa, could leave millions of people unprotected against a more dangerous version of the disease.
As Species Recover, Some Threaten Others in More Dire Shape
The situation is ironic: A troubled species rebounds thanks to restoration efforts, only to make things worse for others in peril by preying on them or outcompeting them for food and living space.
States Boost Child Care Money as Congressional Effort Stalls
Democrats in Washington had ambitions to boost child care subsidies as part of a domestic spending bill. Those plans stalled due to a lack of bipartisan support, so some states moved ahead on their own.
Pat Carroll, Emmy Winner and Voice of Ursula, Dies at 95
Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for "Caesar's Hour" and the voice Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," has died. She was 95.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has Died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died at the age of 89.
San Francisco Declares Emergency over Monkeypox Spread
The mayor of San Francisco announced a state of emergency Thursday over the growing number of monkeypox cases, allowing officials to cut through red tape and fight a public health crisis reminiscent of the AIDS epidemic.
California Not Ready to Declare Emergency over Monkeypox
California officials are pressing for more vaccine and acting with "utmost urgency" to slow the spread of the monkeypox virus, but they have not decided whether to declare a statewide emergency.
Florida to Schools: Don't Follow Federal LGBTQ+ Protections
Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ+ students that the Biden's administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law and following the guidance could result in breaking state law.
A Look at Pending Legislation to Protect Same-Sex Marriages
While the Senate is not expected to approve separate House bills to legalize abortion or protect contraception rights, the same-sex marriage legislation has a real shot at passage after a handful of Republican senators indicated they would vote for it.
Miami School Board Reverses itself, Approves Sex Ed Textbook
The board for Florida's largest school district rescinded a decision made last week that rejected new sex education textbooks for middle and high school students.