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South Africa's Inability to Confront AIDS Shows the Dangers of America's COVID-19 Denialism
Americans could take some cautionary lessons from South Africa, the nation that fared the worst during the HIV/AIDS epidemic because of the many stumbles and mistakes of its different governments.
Michigan Mega Millions Ticket Wins $1.05 Billion Jackpot
Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
Larry King, Broadcasting Giant for Half-Century, Dies at 87
Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
UK Chief Scientist Says New Virus Variant May be More Deadly
There is some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death than the original strain.
Dad Inspired by Transgender Daughter to Design Clothing Line for Transgender Kids
A Toronto father of a transgender daughter has created a new line of clothing for transgender kids.
New York to Repeal 'Walking While Trans' Law
A New York loitering law that has been used to target transgender people is on track to be repealed.
Gay WH Staffer Said President Biden Gave Him Courage to Come Out
A gay Wisconsin man who said President Biden gave him the courage to come out will manage the President's social media accounts.
Alice Hoagland, Gay Rugby Icon's Mother and 9/11 Activist, Dies
Alice Hoagland, a beloved figure of the gay rugby movement that her own son, Mark Bingham, helped set in motion shortly before he perished in the 2001 terrorist attacks as one of the heroes of Flight 93, has died at 71.
Biden Revokes Trump Order Banning Some Diversity Training
Civil rights groups on Thursday celebrated President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State Nominee, Vows to Protect LGBTQ Rights
Antony Blinken, President Biden's pick for Secretary of State, said on Tuesday he would immediately appoint an LGBTQI, allow U.S. embassies to fly the Pride flag, and make a formal repudiation of the "Commission on Unalienable Rights."
Two Organizers of Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade Arrested for Participating in Capitol Riot
Two members of the group behind Boston's 2019 Straight Pride Parade were arrested for participating in the Capitol insurrection.
Biden Ordering Stopgap Help as Talks Start on Big Aid Plan
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action Friday to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans while Congress begins to consider his much larger $1.9 trillion package to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
'Your Land'? Some Native Americans Question Inaugural Song
On the first day of Joe Biden's presidency, Native Americans had reason to celebrate. Biden halted construction of the border wall that threatened to physically separate Indigenous people living on both sides.
FDA Approves 1st Long-Acting HIV Drug Combo, Monthly Shots
U.S. regulators have approved the first long-acting drug combo for HIV, monthly shots that can replace the daily pills now used to control infection with the AIDS virus.
Move Over 'YMCA' — 22-Year Old Alt-Rock Hit Is Biden Family Anthem
One of the Inauguration surprises on Wednesday was the appearance of The New Radicals, the 1990s alt-rock group who flashed on the scene with the song "You Get What You Give," then disbanded.
The Story Behind Biden's Switch to Supporting Marriage Equality
Biden's 2012 announcement of support of marriage rights for same-sex couples surprised everyone. It turns out there's a story behind his sudden advocacy: He sat down and talked with a gay family.
MAGA Insurrectionist Identified by Daughter Fired by UMass Hospital
Therese Duke, a far-right Trump supporter who took part in the January 6 insurrection, has been fired from her position at UMass Hospital.
Big Wigs, Big Gowns, Big Money: How Does RuPaul Spend All That Money?
From gowns to mansions to an alleged fracking empire, how does RuPaul manage his $60 million net worth?
White House Website Now More Inclusive Thanks to Pronoun Options
Within hours of President Joe Biden's inauguration, the White House website suddenly offered users the option of specifying their pronouns . Equality advocates hailed the sign as a hopeful early step.
'Tiger King' Star Joe Exotic Says He Didn't Get Trump Pardon Because He's 'Too Gay'
"Tiger King" star Joe Maldonado-Passage (a.k.a Joe Exotic) is reacting to news that he did not get a pardon from Donald Trump on his last day as the 45th president of the United States.