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Human Rights Campaign Marks World AIDS Day
HRC hosts a virtual event series to rewrite narrative around HIV/AIDS, announces new cohort of GENERATE Peer Facilitators.
Dolly Parton, Sandra Oh, Simone Biles and Teachers Named 'People of the Year'
People magazine has named Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, actor Sandra Oh, country icon Dolly Parton and the nation's teachers as its "2021 People of the Year."
Loyalty to Family — Instead of CNN — Puts Cuomo at Risk
There's family, and your job as a journalist. Chris Cuomo's willingness to put the latter at risk in service to his brother has led to his suspension by CNN.
Fauci Says COVID Diverted Resources From Fighting AIDS
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the COVID-19 pandemic has diverted scientific and financial resources from the fight against AIDS.
Biden HIV/AIDS Strategy Calls Racism 'Public Health Threat'
The Biden administration in its new HIV/AIDS strategy calls racism "a public health threat" that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Advocates Call for HIV Outreach, Education in Latinx Community
Advocates continue striving to close gaps in HIV education and health resources in the Latinx community, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made their job all the more difficult.
Amy Schneider Becomes First Trans Tournament of Champions 'Jeopardy!' Contestant
Amy Schneider continued her "Jeopardy!" winning streak on Monday with her sixth straight victory in a commanding win. So far Schneider has qualified for the Tournament of Champions, making her the first trans contestant to do so.
Arlene Dahl, Who Shone in Films of the 1950s, Dies at 96
v, the actor whose charm and striking red hair shone in such Technicolor movies of the 1950s as "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Three Little Words," has died at age 96.
Watch: Bisexual Middle School Teacher Quits Rather than Take Down Pride Flag
A bisexual middle school teacher resigned when school officials ordered the removal of Pride flags from classrooms following claims of an "external challenge" to the flags.
CDC Says Ages 18 and Up Should Get COVID Booster Shot
The CDC broadened its recommendation for COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as the new omicron variant is identified in more countries.
UNAIDS Warns of Millions of AIDS-Related Deaths
UNAIDS warns of millions of AIDS-related deaths and continued devastation from pandemics if leaders don't address inequalities.
Porn Auteur Wakefield Poole Dead at 85
Porn auteur Wakefield Poole, known for explicit films like "Boys in the Sand," has died at age 85.
Were Some Pilgrims Queer? Same-Sex Relationships Were an Issue with Puritans
The website VICE reminded its readers that "plenty of early American colonizers were super gay" when they retweeted a 2017 article entitled "The Pilgrims Were Queer."
Brothers to Take Center Stage in Jussie Smollett Trial
Two brothers stand at the center of the case that prosecutors will lay before jurors when the trial of Jussie Smollett begins this week.
Merriam-Webster Chooses Vaccine as the 2021 Word of the Year
With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.
Trial Set to Start on Charges Smollett Faked Racist Attack
Jussie Smollett is about to stand trial on charges he faked a racist attack.
Watch: Target's LGBTQ Pride Nutcracker is the Ultimate Gay Gift
Target's pride Nutcracker is a seasonal step forward for LGBTQ representation.
Perfectionist. Genius. Icon. That Was Stephen Sondheim
A driven, obsessive purist, Sondheim was also a magician, creating lyrics and music to such towering shows as "A Little Night Music," "Into the Woods," "Company," "Follies" and "Sunday in the Park with George."
Barbra Streisand, Lea Salonga, More Mourn Stephen Sondheim
Barbra Streisand, Bernadette Peters, Hugh Jackman and other celebrities honored Stephen Sondheim via social media.
Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91
Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century with his intelligent, intricately rhymed lyrics, his use of evocative melodies and his willingness to tackle unusual subjects, has died. He w