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WHO wants to rename monkeypox and are looking for suggestions

The World Health Organization (WHO) is creating an open forum to rename monkeypox over concerns that the current name could be generating stigma and discrimination.  WHO said the decision was made after meeting with a group of “global experts” this…

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Remind your family that today is Gay Uncles Day

The second Sunday in August brings with it that lesser-known annual celebration: Gay Uncles Day! This national day began life back in 2016. The notion of a specific gay uncles day was first suggested by Florida-based Facebook user CJ Hatter…

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Taiwan blames politics for the cancellation of WorldPride 2025

Taiwan on Friday blamed “political considerations” for the cancellation of WorldPride 2025 Taiwan after it said the organizers had insisted the word “Taiwan” be removed. Taiwan participates in global organizations like the Olympics as “Chinese Taipei,” to avoid political problems…

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Right-wing media exploits monkeypox to attack gay men

As monkeypox presents an ever-increasing threat to Americans, predominantly gay and bisexual men, conservative media figures are exploiting the global health emergency to stoke fears of the COVID-19 vaccine and related health measures and to attack queer men.  These anti-vax…