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POLL: LGBT Americans Struggling to Afford Health Care
A new Gallup Poll suggests that people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender are more likely to be uninsured than those who don’t […]
What’s New: HIV + AGING
The Elder Initiative is hosting a free event about HIV and aging at the William Way LGBT Community Center this month.
What’s the Big Deal About Hep C?
It is estimated that five million people in the U.S. are living with chronic hepatitis C, which is a blood borne virus that primarily targets […]
APA: Gay Parents are A-Okay
The American Psychological Association has criticized a new study that suggests gays and lesbians are less suited to parenting.
UPenn’s New Incentive for Same-Sex Couples
Beginning July 1, the University of Pennsylvania will provide a tax offset program for same-sex couples who work for the university. The program offers as […]
Safe Sex for Seniors
“STDs are on the rise among older people,” says Terri Clark, co-chair of Philadelphia’s LGBT Elder Initiative. As a prevention services coordinator with ActionAIDS, the state’s […]
A Stroke Turned Me Gay
Chris Birch says he was a straight man – until he had a stroke. Afterwards, he says be became attracted to men. The former Rugby […]