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Dallas Coalition for Aging LGBT stages another summit.

November 5, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Dallas Coalition for Aging LGBT stages another summit.

While building our own senior facilities has long been a goal of the LGBT community, that was never the main goal of the Coalition for Aging LGBT. Rather, the organization has looked for allies to work with and add programming and other solutions to some of the unique needs of the aging LGBT community. “We’re bringing on a lot of collaborative affiliates,” coalition founder Cannon Flowers said. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality  

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Hepatitis A is spreading among gay men in LA County; vaccinations urged.

November 5, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Hepatitis A is spreading among gay men in LA County; vaccinations urged.

While hepatitis A outbreaks are occurring among homeless encampments in other regions of California, Los Angeles County is seeing the disease spread among gay men, public health officials said in an alert released Thursday. The spread has prompted Los Angeles County public health officials to expand their outreach efforts to men who have had sex with men, urging them to get vaccinated. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality  

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Hundreds of Utah’s LGBTQ youth to gather at statewide summit.

November 4, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Hundreds of Utah’s LGBTQ youth to gather at statewide summit.

Hundreds of Utah LGBTQ students are scheduled to meet up for a statewide summit in Orem next month to find solidarity and discuss issues like bullying and educational and career advancement. The event, called Ignite, aims to bring together LGBTQ teens from Utah’s rural and urban areas and those involved in gay-straight alliance organizations. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.  

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Important European survey for men who have sex with men to help with HIV prevention.

November 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Important European survey for men who have sex with men to help with HIV prevention.

This major online survey just kicked off for European men who are having sex with men regardless of the sexual labels they embrace. The survey is in 33 languages representing most of the men people in Europe. The research “asks about relationships, sex life, risks and precautions, and use of health services” and the data from the survey will be used to help improve health services for MSM across Europe. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.  

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Kevin Spacey’s house of cards is beginning to topple.

October 30, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Kevin Spacey’s house of cards is beginning to topple.

After years of denying his sexuality, Kevin Spacey is finally pushed out of the closet after reports of his attacking a minor. Many years ago, Spacey allegedly forced himself on a 14 year old Broadway actor and the young actor finally addressed what happened. His reputation in London while the head of the Old Vic Theatre was horrible and more people are coming out to accuse Spacey of inappropriate acts. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2017/10/kevin-spacey-comes-gay-sexual-assault-allegation/

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There is a hepatitis A outbreak in gay men in Michigan.

October 30, 2017 compassq Comments Off on There is a hepatitis A outbreak in gay men in Michigan.

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has announced an outbreak of hepatitis A among gay men in Southern Michigan. Most of the outbreak is occurring in Detroit and surrounding areas. Even with a vaccine, many in the gay community are not aware of the dangers of hepatitis A. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/michigan/articles/2017-10-27/michigan-hepatitis-a-cases-spike-in-homosexually-active-men

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How many lives could be saved if sexually active gay men were allowed to donate blood?

October 28, 2017 compassq Comments Off on How many lives could be saved if sexually active gay men were allowed to donate blood?

This subject has become more visible to the national press since Hurricane Harvey destroyed many parts of Houston in August. Since 1983, the US blood supply has been “gay free” by eliminating those men who have sex with men from giving blood. This was done to protect the blood supply from AIDS, but with the advancements in testing blood, it seems like it’s time for a change. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-op-1027-lgbtq-blood-donors-20171025-story.html