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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

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In New Hampshire, gay conversion therapy is still possible thanks to politics.

October 27, 2017 compassq Comments Off on In New Hampshire, gay conversion therapy is still possible thanks to politics.

Many from both political parties agree that gay conversion therapy is traumatic to children Unfortunately, the Republicans refuse to back this bill until churches are exempt from persecution if they counsel children on their sexuality. Carving out protections for religious organizations will allow them to do exactly what this bill is meant to stop. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.wmur.com/article/ban-of-gay-conversion-therapy-fails-on-party-line-vote/13103587

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Some good news on the fight against AIDS.

October 26, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Some good news on the fight against AIDS.

Years ago, the hope was for the battle against AIDS was that people would stop dying and that this would be a manageable disease. It would seem that science has stepped up and those living with AIDS are living longer as more than half of those infected are now having treatment. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2017/07/20/aids-epidemic-first/494756001/