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Stonewall started it-but who writes the next chapter?

The Stonewall uprising ignited a transformative movement for LGBTQ rights, symbolizing resistance and the ongoing struggle for equality and dignity.

Tom Nolan: Recipient of the 2024 Openhouse Adelman/ Gurevitch Founders Award - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse Adelman/Gurevitch Founders Award recognizes significant contributions to LGBTQ older adults.
Tom Nolan was a pioneer in addressing the AIDS crisis and advancing LGBTQ+ rights in public service.

Stonewall started it-but who writes the next chapter?

The Stonewall uprising ignited a transformative movement for LGBTQ rights, symbolizing resistance and the ongoing struggle for equality and dignity.

Tom Nolan: Recipient of the 2024 Openhouse Adelman/ Gurevitch Founders Award - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse Adelman/Gurevitch Founders Award recognizes significant contributions to LGBTQ older adults.
Tom Nolan was a pioneer in addressing the AIDS crisis and advancing LGBTQ+ rights in public service.
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Madonna was inspired to become AIDs activist after the death of gay friend

Madonna became an activist inspired by the loss of her friends to the AIDS crisis, notably through her relationship with Martin Burgoyne.

In New AIDS Activist Memoir, Keiko Lane Aims to Articulate the Inexpressible

Keiko Lane's memoir offers a unique perspective on growing up queer during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing trauma, identity, and activism.

Madonna was inspired to become AIDs activist after the death of gay friend

Madonna became an activist inspired by the loss of her friends to the AIDS crisis, notably through her relationship with Martin Burgoyne.

In New AIDS Activist Memoir, Keiko Lane Aims to Articulate the Inexpressible

Keiko Lane's memoir offers a unique perspective on growing up queer during the AIDS crisis, emphasizing trauma, identity, and activism.
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Column: How a homophobe repented and became an imperfect LGBTQ+ ally

Realization and remorse for past homophobia can lead to growth and reconciliation.

Man held hostage in Kuwait in 1990 says BA staff's homophobia made ordeal worse

British Airways staff exhibited homophobic attitudes during hostage crisis, worsening the ordeal for a passenger with a partner suffering from AIDS.

Column: How a homophobe repented and became an imperfect LGBTQ+ ally

Realization and remorse for past homophobia can lead to growth and reconciliation.

Man held hostage in Kuwait in 1990 says BA staff's homophobia made ordeal worse

British Airways staff exhibited homophobic attitudes during hostage crisis, worsening the ordeal for a passenger with a partner suffering from AIDS.
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Larry Stanton: A love story

The retrospective 'IMAGES' showcases Larry Stanton's impactful portraits and their connection to New York's queer culture during the 1970s and '80s.

Troy Masters, LGBTQ+ advocate and media trailblazer, dies suddenly at 63

Troy Masters, a key figure in LGBTQ+ media and advocacy, passed away at 63, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
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How a group of lesbians rallied together during the AIDS crisis

The lesbian-led 'Blood Sisters' organized blood drives in the 1980s, providing crucial support and saving lives amidst the AIDS crisis.

Being grateful for the L, the G, the B, the T, the Q, and the + this year

Lesbians played a crucial role in supporting AIDS victims when others abandoned them, highlighting the need for unity in the LGBTQ+ community.

Gay Love Letter to Fire Island 'A House Is Not a Disco' Is Charming Audiences from Texas to Florida

Brian J. Smith's documentary 'A House Is Not a Disco' explores the rich, complex history of Fire Island Pines as a significant LGBT space.

How a group of lesbians rallied together during the AIDS crisis

The lesbian-led 'Blood Sisters' organized blood drives in the 1980s, providing crucial support and saving lives amidst the AIDS crisis.

Being grateful for the L, the G, the B, the T, the Q, and the + this year

Lesbians played a crucial role in supporting AIDS victims when others abandoned them, highlighting the need for unity in the LGBTQ+ community.

Gay Love Letter to Fire Island 'A House Is Not a Disco' Is Charming Audiences from Texas to Florida

Brian J. Smith's documentary 'A House Is Not a Disco' explores the rich, complex history of Fire Island Pines as a significant LGBT space.
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The dangerous art of Hamad Butt makes a comeback at the Irish Museum of Modern Art

Hamad Butt's exhibitions explore the intersection of art, personal experience, and societal issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.

Gay men have been cautious about mpox. Will a second Donald Trump term set them back?

Gay men display higher trust in medicine and proactive health measures, particularly regarding mpox vaccinations, than other minority groups due to past experiences.

Royal Photographic Society awards 2024 in pictures

Freelance photojournalists Samar Abu Elouf and Darcy Padilla highlight human struggles through their poignant documentary photography amidst conflict and socioeconomic hardships.

Maurice Vellekoop wins $10K Toronto Book Award for graphic memoir I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together | CBC Books

Maurice Vellekoop's graphic memoir explores his journey of self-acceptance amidst childhood guilt and the AIDS crisis in 1980s Toronto.

Gary Indiana, Acerbic Cultural Critic and Novelist, Dies at 74

Gary Indiana was a multi-talented author whose works explored cultural decay, often addressing the AIDS crisis and societal issues with dark humor.

Wagging the Dog - San Francisco Bay Times

Political distractions divert attention from important issues like public health and elections.
Grassroots actions in response to the AIDS crisis have formed impactful nonprofit organizations.
Fundraising for HIV/AIDS initiatives is increasingly challenging due to rising costs and changing donor behaviors.

Becoming Real - San Francisco Bay Times

The LGBT+ community fought against misinformation about AIDS, leading to the formation of GLAAD to promote fair representation in media.

Russell T Davies pays tribute after man who inspired It's A Sin dies

Russell T Davies pays tribute to Phil Lewis, a key inspiration behind his series 'It's A Sin', highlighting the impact of friendship during the Aids crisis.

How Jimmy DeSana and Paul P's Erotic Art Reframed the Queer Body

The intersection of technology and art influences the evolving nature of portraiture, challenging viewers' perceptions of identity and expression.

Hot Pants at the Sodomy Disco - The Paris Review

Pedro Lemebel, a prominent queer writer in Latin America, known for his crónicas, highlighted Chile's AIDS crisis intertwined with the last years of the Pinochet regime.

Andrew Scott 'feels lucky' to have been born gay

Andrew Scott expresses his enjoyment of being gay and feels lucky to have been born that way.
All of Us Strangers explores themes of grief, coming out, and the impact of the AIDS crisis on different generations.

Famous Keith Haring painting 'completed' with AI

The final creation of iconic artist Keith Haring, 'Unfinished Painting,' has been completed using AI technology, causing controversy and raising moral concerns about copyright and original artistry.
The artwork reflects the devastating effects of the AIDS crisis and its incompletion symbolizes lives cut short by the virus.
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