Editor's Letter: Latinx Community — We Still Need to Talk About HIV

Thrice-divorced wealth hoarder Elon Musk took to Twitter over the weekend to prove, yet again, that he doesn’t understand anything about trans youth.As the father of a trans daughter, one would hope he’d have educated himself at least a bit, but clearly the “pronouns suck” thinking that pushed her away is here to stay.This latest incident started with right-wing disinformation account “American Accountability Foundation” misinterpreting a section of a Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) research day booklet.They posted this excerpt with a misleading tweet:The @MUSCkids has four year olds coming through its transgender hormone clinic.And hopes: “In the future, hopefully more patients and at younger ages will be referred to affirming providers so that medical options such as pubertal suppression”https://t.co/EXnvgnv8vv pic.twitter.com/UILYvsosbi— American Accountability Foundation (@ExposingBiden) September 16, 2022Musk quickly responded to this with “Is it really true that four-year-olds are receiving hormone treatment?” For the record: Such a claim was made nowhere in the original material.Related: Elon Musk just reminded everyone why his trans daughter wants nothing to do with himBasic fact-checking and/or common sense would lead anyone to understand that no, hormones that aren’t present yet in children can’t be replaced. The richest person alive apparently does not possess such skills.Thankfully, there are plenty of folks who’ve witnessed his weird, transphobic BS long enough to call it out on the spot.Let the dunking commence:No, but now idiots will think it is.

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a chance to unite as a country in our democracy, and around the issues important to LGBTQ people and all Americans.GLAAD polling of LGBTQ voters has consistently shown our top concerns are the same as most Americans: abortion, healthcare, jobs and the economy, and climate change. The lives of LGBTQ people and especially queer people of color are deeply affected by these issues, and they are rooted in values every American cherishes: freedom, health and safety, love for our children, and a desire for a more prosperous future.GLAAD urges the media to include LGBTQ voices in the campaign conversation.

Editor's note: The following contains spoilers about the fifth episode of House of the Dragon, which premiered Sept. 18.(CNN) -- "House of the Dragon's" fifth episode is actually significant for logistical reasons, essentially marking the end of the chapter before the show time jumps ahead, featuring older versions of some characters and somewhat shuffling the deck.Yet the hour could generate as much buzz for a brutal death that occurred, inviting discussion of old concerns and wounds about the way that LGBTQ characters are treated -- and more to the point, killed off -- in TV dramas.The strides made in terms of greater inclusion have coincided with debate about how those characters are portrayed and the fates that they meet, giving rise to a much-discussed trope known as "Bury Your Gays." The phrase refers to a history in which gay characters have disproportionately died as a plot device, creating the impression they are more expendable in the eyes of storytellers.Given that, the "Game of Thrones" prequel potentially waded into controversy with its most recent episode, subtitled "We Light the Way," which again demonstrated, among other things, that in Westeros not much good ever happens at weddings.

Congressional Democrats hope to pick up what seems to be an increasingly attainable seat in California’s 41st district. The incumbent Republican has a remarkably anti-LGBTQ+ policy record, and a gay, out, and partnered Democrat is running against him.Applecart CEO Matt Kalmans said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe last week that Democrat Will Rollins has a realistic chance of defeating ultra-conservative Republican incumbent Rep.

Perth Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre are both celebrating their original content winning at the Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland (CATS).

Pride means different things to different people. To some it’s a celebration, a safe place where they can be themselves. For others, it’s a protest, and a chance to have their voices heard louder than ever.

In 1990, quarterback Boomer Esiason was at the peak of his NFL career, appearing in over 25 commercials, including ones for Diet Coke, Wheaties, Domino’s Pizza, and Reebok.That August, a 30-second Hanes commercial featuring the sports star aired on Turner Network Television during a broadcast of the movie Signpost to Murder.Related: Antoni Porowski leaves nothing to the imagination in Tom Ford’s underwearIn the long-forgotten TV spot, Esiason models a pair of whitey tightys while talking about how he loves “the fit and feel of Hanes underwear” after being in his tight-fitting football uniform all day.Since his days in the NFL, Esiason has shown himself to be a great ally to LGBTQ athletes and sports industry professionals.

COVID-19 response, few people realize that a character based on him was included in The Destiny of Me, the sequel to the renowned gay author and HIV activist Larry Kramer‘s autobiographical 1985 HIV drama The Normal Heart.Modern viewers may know The Normal Heart from its 2014 TV film adaptation which stars Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts, and Alfred Molina alongside gay actors like Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons, Joe Mantello, and Jonathan Groff. In it, Ruffalo plays Ned Weeks, a passionate New York City writer — based on Kramer — who becomes a fierce HIV activist as his lover and friends are struck down by the deadly epidemic.The play was based on Kramer’s real-life experiences as a founding member of the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC) and the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP). The doctor in the play is based on Dr.

A little girl left a Manchester Pride parade reveller 'in bits' after sharing a touching note of kindness. Jack Remmington was waiting to walk in Saturday's parade with Manchester-based charity George House Trust when he was approached by the youngster.

President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia announced on Saturday that he would not permit EuroPride, an annual weeklong gay pride event, to take place next month in his country’s capital, Belgrade, shocking the event’s organizers, who denounced the decision and vowed to go ahead regardless. Mr. Vucic, despite noting that he was “not happy” about the decision, said that it was not the right time to host the event.

World Bank. Around three-quarters of its population has been pulled into poverty, and tens of thousands of people have left the country. And the Lebanese pound has lost more than 90 percent of its value compared to the US dollar since 2019.It’s in this environment that the number of violations against the rights of Lebanon’s LGBTQ+ community, including death threats and physical and domestic violence, have escalated.In 2019, Helem recorded 522 abuse cases. In 2020, that number jumped to 2,161.And in 2021, the organisation recorded 4,007 incidents.Of the people who went to Helem for help, seeking free legal counselling and mental health support, around 60 percent were Syrian nationals.According to Zeidan, one of the reasons the blast had a devastating impact on the LGBTQ+ community was because pockets of the population lived around the Beirut port, where the explosion originated.“Areas of Beirut adjacent to the port are notoriously well known for being LGBTQ+ friendly areas of the city,” says Zeidan.

Earlier this afternoon, the Biden administration outlined its plan for fighting HIV infection and promoting access to life-saving preventative medications. In a time when experts warn that social advancements in the fight against HIV are backsliding, the National HIV and AIDS Strategy Implementation Plan (NHAS) seeks to make the United States a place where new HIV infections are prevented, all people are aware of their HIV status, and all people with HIV receive high-quality care and treatment without stigma or discrimination. The plan, which examines a whole government approach to addressing issues such as access and equity, prioritizes efforts to reduce disparities and improve HIV outcomes among LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Private Desert finally hits U.S. theaters this weekend.In advance of Aly Muritiba’s film’s stateside release, nonbinary actor Pedro Fasanaro sat down for a fascinating interview with GayCitiesNews about their debut film role and the importance of LGBTQ representation in Brazil at a time when it’s more dangerous to be queer there than ever.Private Desert carefully—and crucially—shifts itself between two perspectives.

An Italian man has become the first known person to be diagnosed with COVID-19, monkeypox, and HIV at the same time.The Independent reports that the 36-year-old tested positive for COVID on July 2, nine days after his return from vacation. The patient confirmed that while in Spain he participated in unprotected sex.The day after experiencing typical coronavirus symptoms, the man developed a rash across his face, chest, legs, and buttocks accompanied by uncomfortable blisters.

An adorable video of a boy getting a Singer sewing machine for his birthday went viral on TikTok this month. Since then, he’s gained a megafan — and the feeling is so mutual.When author Aaron Gouveia uploaded a quick video from his son Sam’s ninth birthday, he couldn’t have anticipated the response:The minute-long video has 2.5 million views and counting.Related: Video of boy receiving a sewing machine for his ninth birthday goes viral on TikTokThe story got picked up on CBS Morning for their “The Uplift” segment, and the two male commentators voiced their support for the boy’s love of sewing and nail polish.In response to some bullying young Sam has received for his interests in the past, David Begnaud showed off his own painted nails, while former football player Nate Burleson expressed his love of sewing.Sam responded to the two in a video, especially calling Begnaud’s nails “fire”:You and Nate definitely have a fan! pic.twitter.com/r0qIPC2FIZ— Reproductive rights are human rights (@DaddyFiles) August 24, 2022Begnaud sent his own enthusiastic video response (with his two young nieces in tow):Hey Sam! pic.twitter.com/nYrvYM0P3B— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) August 24, 2022“Who you are is exactly what you were put on this Earth to be,” Begnaud says.

Edinburgh Fringe – he’s well and truly an open book.Do not be deceived by the name of his show, Straight Jokes. If anything, it’s the opposite of what that title might suggest, as James opens up about his own harrowing experiences as a queer person, but is able to see them through a humorous lens and make light of them in a bid to have the last laugh.James graces the stage with charm and confidence, but he’s under no illusion that watching a newbie comedian perform can be awkward for audience members.

RuPaul may have legions of squirrel friends, but Mark Longo is more than content with just one.The New York-based engineer has become an unlikely TikTok sensation by documenting his unique relationship with Peanut the squirrel, though some fans appear to be scratching multiple itches as they follow the duo’s exploits.As one gay fan put it in the comments, “Come for the nuts, stay for the meat.”We don’t know how Longo identifies, but he doesn’t appear to mind the attention.Sadly, this “squirrel dad” initially bonded with Peanut under unfortunate circumstances. Longo witnessed the squirrel’s mom get hit by a car, leaving baby Peanut orphaned.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday legislation seeking to codify same-sex marriage, left by the Senate as unfinished business before adjourning for August recess, continues to be “incredibly important” to President Biden.

365 Days trilogy, well, think of them as the streaming era’s answer to the Emmanuelle In Space series, or one of those other softcore erotic movies you’d sneak peeks at late at night, remote firmly in hand in case you hear your parents approaching.And by that we mean, these are definitely not movies anyone’s watching for the plot.Still, since 365 Days premiered in 2020, these films have been wildly popular on the streaming platform, and garnered more than a few headlines for their racy, controversial sex scenes. At best, the trilogy is titillating ephemera, the kind you might imagine a Midwestern mom watching home alone and night and saying “Oh my!” to no one in particular every few minutes.

(CNN) -- An elementary student in Georgia has tested positive for monkeypox, raising questions about how concerned schools should be about the small risk of the virus spreading among children as they head back to class.Monkeypox risk is low for school-age children. As of Thursday, more than 16,000 people in the United States have confirmed or probable monkeypox infections, and almost all are in adults.

People protest during a rally calling for more government action to combat the spread of monkeypox at Foley Square on July 21, 2022 in New York City. | Jeenah Moon/Getty Images Opinion by Kody H. Kinsley 08/25/2022 11:26 AM EDT Link CopiedKody H.

Last week, Wednesday, August 17, the HSE announced its plan for the rollout of the monkeypox vaccination, which gained a mixed response from the public. While many LGBTQ+ community members welcomed the announcement, others raised concerns about a lack of specific financial support for those who have been forced to isolate to prevent the spread […]

In our 150th issue of Plus magazine, we focus on the Latinx community and its evolving relationship to HIV. See our feature on Las Memorias AIDS Monument's founder and longtime HIV ally and advocate, Richard Zaldivar.

Cllr Francis Timmons on why the queer community need only to look at their own past struggles to realise how much we need to come together for our Trans family. I have been shocked, upset and angered by recent media and online media in regards to the Trans community. I remember a cruel time in […]

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The co-founder of a Manchester street food hub has responded to a negative one-star review made by a woman who claimed an upcoming Pride event, which includes rainbow cookie workshops, was ‘sexualising’ children.

The young musicians, Juna N Joey, will also be doing a short performance, along with the talk, at Paisley Grammar School.

Some public health experts are criticizing the federal vaccination strategy for forcing state and local health departments to scale back their vaccine outreach when they should be ramping it up. | Mary Altaffer/AP Photo By Megan Messerly and Krista Mahr 08/24/2022 04:30 AM EDT Link CopiedThe Biden administration’s strategy for stretching scarce monkeypox shots is instead leading to fewer vaccinations and could worsen racial health disparities.The federal government last week slashed the number of vials states received in anticipation of each being able to vaccinate up to five people per vial instead of one.But health officials in half a dozen states told POLITICO that they are routinely able to extract only three or four doses per vial, meaning they were able to vaccinate fewer people last week than if the federal government had made no changes at all because of the drastically reduced allocations.These officials have had to scramble to reorganize their vaccination efforts — canceling clinics, rescheduling staff and delaying plans to expand eligibility.And,even though the federal government made more vaccines available for states to order on Monday, states warn that they still do not have enough doses to contain a rapidly spreading outbreak that has infected nearly 16,000people to date as public health experts fear the window of opportunity for stopping the virus’s spread is closing.

A new documentary investigating Princess Diana’s tragic death nearly 25 years ago revisits the mystery surrounding the “Mishcon Note.”The princess voiced her fears of dying in a staged car accident to her lawyer, Lord Mishcon, in 1995, two years before the crash that took her life. Her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul, were also killed.Lord Mishcon provided a contemporaneous typed account his conversation with Diana to senior Metropolitan Police officers after the princess’ death.Rather than pass it on to French authorities investigating the crash, Met Police locked it away in a safe.

Rihanna fans are tired of waiting for new music and will take any opportunity to remind her of it.However, unlike other long-suffering stans (say, Normani supporters), Rihanna’s Navy™ occasionally have to deal with feeling like their fave is playing in their faces.Not since her Fenty Furniture musings have fans felt this as much as they do now, following the launch of Fenty Beauty’s new “Ketchup or Makeup” collab with MSCHF.Fenty Beauty has launched a makeup collaboration inspired by ketchup, with MSCHF.The ‘Ketchup Or Makeup’ set consists of six identical packets of “ketchup.” Some of the packets will contain Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb lip gloss, and the others will be filled with actual ketchup. pic.twitter.com/L2eEtFIfnm— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 23, 2022It’s unclear whether this packet assortment will be equal parts “Gloss Bomb” and ketchup, or if each set is randomized.

On Monday, August 22, Italian far-right leader Giorgia Meloni tweeted a video of a Ukrainian woman being raped in an Italian city and used it to talk about her electoral campaign. Now she’s facing backlash for exploiting the story of a woman who has suffered violence for electoral purposes. Giorgia Meloni is the leader of […]

 I’ve never been in a romantic relationship.I’ve never even had a sexual encounter – and I’m perfectly content with that. Women in particular are expected to conform to society’s norms – to be in a relationship, lose their virginity, to want to get married and have children. All in order to avoid being alone – being left on the shelf or becoming a (whisper it) ‘spinster’. I have crushes, however fleeting they may be, such as on the cute stranger at the coffee shop… but I’m yet to find that real connection with someone As a teen I loved a good rom-com (I still do).

A Florida teen who made headlines this spring as the first openly gay president of his school and who is suing the DeSantis administration for its "don't say gay" law received some encouragement from a man in the Biden administration who is also known for his firsts.Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg sent a heartfelt thank you and message of inspiration to Zander Moricz, the Florida teen who went viral for his graduation speech in which he spoke of his curly hair instead of using the word gay, to highlight the ridiculousness of the state's anti-LGBTQ+ law."After Chasten and I saw your graduation speech earlier this year and heard about your appearance at the Department of Education, I wanted to be sure to personally thank you for your voice and advocacy. Your combination of wit and courage has reverberated across the country in ways that will benefit people you'll never even meet," Buttigieg wrote.Buttigieg says that he's aware that his position as the first out gay cabinet secretary rests upon the work of those who came before him, "and there is no doubt that your example will open doors for many others who now look up to you, even as you are just starting your path forward following your graduation."Moricz tweeted a photo of the letter with the caption, "Thank you@PeteButtigieg.

adapting A League of Their Own into a TV series in 2017. Will and Abbi wanted to expand on the subtext that is seen in the 1992 film and bring it to the forefront, namely the inclusion of queer and BIPOC characters in the central story. This is my random segue to say that if you loved A League of Their Own, go watch Dickinson on Apple TV+.

Anthony Fauci, who’s as leading epidemiologist advised seven presidents and had a major role in the HIV/AIDS and COVID epidemics, has confirmed his plan to step down for his role in the U.S. government.

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Katie Gavin, an MA student of Criminology at TU Dublin, is conducting a survey to gather data for her research entitled Identifying Barriers to Reporting for LGBTQ+ Victims of Domestic Violence & Intimate Partner Violence in the Republic of Ireland. According to Gavin, there is currently no research on the subject, making this first-of-its-kind study […]

At long last, HBO has finally offered a glimpse of its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the queer videogame series The Last of Us, and it has us craving more.A “more coming to HBO Max” preview outlining a handful of the streamer’s upcoming series — which include White Lotus season two, The Idol, House of the Dragon, Los Espookys season two and more — closed out the showcase with its first-ever footage of The Last of Us.“Everybody I have cared for has either died or left me,” says Ellie (Bella Ramsey). “You have no idea what loss is,” answers Joel (Pedro Pascal).For fans of the games, this exchange is meaningful and speaks to the emotional core of their relationship.

Supreme Court ruled the ban to be "irrational, indefensible and manifestly arbitrary."But in both India and Singapore, the abolition of these laws didn't translate into a complete backing of LGBTQ+ rights, as same-sex marriage remains illegal in both countries."Let me reassure everyone that in handling the issue, the government will continue to uphold families as the basic building blocks of society," Singapore's prime minister said on Sunday. "We will keep our policies on family and marriage unchanged and maintain the prevailing norms and social values of our society."Despite increased acceptance in the past two decades of LGBTQ+ rights around the world, there have also been backlashes and setbacks in many countries—and in 67 nations part of the United Nations, homosexuality is still persecuted as a crime.A map produced by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersexual Association (ILGA) in 2020, seen above, shows the countries where homosexuality is still criminalized.Since the report was published, Bhutan and Antigua and Barbuda decriminalized consensual same-sex sexual relations between adults, respectively, in 2021 and 2022.Nearly half of the countries where homosexuality is still criminalized are in Africa.

HBO has released the first sneak peek into the live-action adaptation of Naughty Dog’s The Last Of Us video game. 

HBO has released another teaser for its upcoming series, The Idol, and it’s set to feature more LGBTQ+ talent.

Gemma Collins was left stunned when a thief stole her £50 handout to a homeless man. The reality TV millionaire – said to be worth £7. 2 million – was shocked when she got caught in a tussle after giving the beggar the note.

Singapore schrapt een wet die seks tussen mannen strafbaar stelt. Dat heeft premier Lee bekendgemaakt in zijn jaarlijkse toespraak.

study, at least 11.9 percent of characters on primetime broadcasting in the US were LGBTQ+, an increase of 2.8 percent from the previous year.But that jump doesn’t even compare to the increase in LGBTQ+ literature.In 2021, around 5 million LGBTQ+ novels were sold in the US, doubling the previous year’s sales, according to NPD BookScan.To mark this landmark achievement, here is a list of book recommendations from the last five years that centre on the LGBTQ+ community, and that would make ideal summer reading.A post shared by Alexis Hall (@quicunquevult)'A Lady for a Duke' by Alexis Hall is about a trans woman who faked her death while fighting Napoleon in Waterloo.After she returns to England, she meets her long-lost friend, who doesn’t recognize her.They, of course, fall in love, and have to decide if it's worth fighting society to be together.That is why this book is a great beach read. It will restore some of your faith in humanity, at least for the 480 pages until you get to the end.A post shared by Everina Maxwell (@everina_maxwell)'Winter’s Orbit' by Everina Maxwell is a space opera, meets murder mystery novel, with an arranged marriage thrown into the mix.It has a unique origin story, starting life as a self-published original story on Archive of our Own (A03), a fanfiction website.And maybe because of that, this book feels like it was written for the author's friends, in the best possible way.Much of the worldbuilding is beautifully utopian.

A judge in Colorado his week ordered Jenna Ellis, a former legal adviser to Donald Trump, to appear before a grand jury investigating whether the Trump and others illegally tried to influence the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia. But instead of focusing on her legal obligations, Ellis is stigmatizing monkeypox online and criticizing the appearance of Rachel Maddow.After a hearing in Fort Collins, Judge Gregory Lammons Tuesday ordered Ellis to travel to Georgia to testify.

A number of LGBTQ+ community groups throughout the country have responded to the “hurtful, disappointing comments” made by cleric Dr Umar Al-Qadri in relation to the gay community and alleged comments on the spread of monkeypox. The comments were first reported by Yusuf Murray, a practising Muslim and a gay man who had been a […]

GCN Managing Editor Lisa Connell bids us farewell after 14 years with the organisation.  During my time in GCN, I’ve worked on 140 issues of the magazine spanning over 14 years. Each one of those editions has documented the joys, progress, agony and ecstasy of our fabulous LGBTQ+ community.  When I first joined the team […]