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Lenacapavir (Sunlenca), administered every 26 weeks alongside daily antiretroviral therapy (ART), showed comparable HIV suppression. At week 54, viral suppression to fewer than 50 copies/mL was achieved in 85-90% of participants across three groups receiving lenacapavir, whether orally or subcutaneously every 26 weeks, combined with two daily oral ART drugs for the first 28 weeks, […]
Sphen, an 11-year-old male gentoo penguin who became an international icon for his same-sex partnership with another male penguin, Magic, has died, according to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. Sphen’s health deteriorated earlier this month, and the aquarium made the difficult decision to euthanize him to prevent further suffering. Sphen and Magic’s bond began six
The presentation was modest, featuring a few picture books on a bookcase. These included titles such as the ABCs of a Pride parade, biographies of the gay World War II codebreaker Alan Turing and 50 LGBTQ+ people who made history, the sex education manual “It’s Perfectly Normal,” a retelling of the Stonewall riot, and “My
Sarah Kate Ellis, CEO of GLAAD, a leading LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit, is facing scrutiny over lavish spending and potential policy violations. Despite GLAAD’s $30 million budget, Ellis’s expenses on luxury travel, hotels, and personal home office renovations are raising concerns. These expenditures, reviewed by The New York Times, included first-class flights, stays at high-end hotels,
During the week of July 7th, Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company ignited a social media uproar when it was revealed that their director, John Ramirez, had removed the Pride Flag that had been displayed at their downtown Fresno location for years. Makenna Rae Christiansen, a bartender at Tioga-Sequoia, highlighted the removal on her Instagram story, noting that
Today, in honor of LGBTQ+ Pride month, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a new “State of Pride Report” highlighting the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent actions to support, uplift, and defend the rights of LGBTQ+ communities across California and beyond. Pride Month is a time to celebrate the beautiful strength and diversity of
Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick of Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Fresno Rainbow Pride is the largest LGBTQIA event in the Central Valley. The 3rd largest in California. This year we are excited to announce we have
Fresno Rainbow Pride Parade and Festival is back and ready to kick off Pride Month. Celebrating 34 years with this year theme, Rainbow Wave – Navigating Through The Current. Saturday June 1, 2024, Parade at 10 AM in the Tower DistrictFestival 11 AM-6 PM at Fresno City College. Fresno Rainbow Pride is the largest LGBTQIA
After extensive negotiations, the Clovis Educators Association and district revised policies on student site plans and personal items, allowing inclusive access to gender-affirming facilities without obligatory parental involvement and enabling educators to display personal items sensitively. This marks progress toward a more inclusive and legally compliant educational environment.
Through a public records request, LGBTQ Fresno learned what sparked the local book banning fire… In June of 2023, a month often full of color and joy, was quickly painted gray when a local college president set out to put a stop to inclusive books in public libraries. The President/CEO of Select Education Group (owners
