Senator Tammy Baldwin is leading an effort by Democratic lawmakers to end the U.S. ban on gay men donating blood, Gannett reports: She sent a letter … [Read more...] about Tammy Baldwin, 84 Dem Lawmakers Urge End to Gay Blood Donation Ban in Letter to HHS Sec’y Kathleen Sebelius
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Was the National Gay Blood Drive a Success? – VIDEO
Was last week's National Gay Blood Drive, spearheaded by gay filmmaker Ryan James Yezak a success? Yes, according to Yezak.He explains why, AFTER … [Read more...] about Was the National Gay Blood Drive a Success? – VIDEO
National Gay Blood Drive is Today: Reminder
Just a reminder, the National Gay Blood Drive is today. Find out HERE where you can participate.More info HERE and HERE.For those of you in NYC, GMHC … [Read more...] about National Gay Blood Drive is Today: Reminder
The Gay Rights Movement Part II: VIDEO
Ryan James Yezak, who you know from his super-viral clip in support of this forthcoming documentary, The Gay Rights Movement, has released another … [Read more...] about The Gay Rights Movement Part II: VIDEO
Filmmaker Launches National Gay Blood Drive to Make Statement About Discriminatory Ban: VIDEO
Ryan James Yezak, the filmmaker behind the in-progress documentary Second Class Citizens (remember 'The Gay Rights Movement' video?) is … [Read more...] about Filmmaker Launches National Gay Blood Drive to Make Statement About Discriminatory Ban: VIDEO
Stephen Colbert Warns of the Dangers of Gay Blood: VIDEO
In his "Big Gay Roundup", Stephen Colbert expresses his dismay over the American Medical Association's push for an end to the ban on … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert Warns of the Dangers of Gay Blood: VIDEO
American Medical Association Opposes FDA Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
The American Medical Association voted on Tuesday to oppose the FDA ban on gay men donating blood, ABC News reports: "The lifetime ban on blood … [Read more...] about American Medical Association Opposes FDA Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1284
NO PANTS SUBWAY RIDE: Improv Everywhere on the 12th annual event. THEY CAN EXPLAIN: A supercut. LET GAYS GIVE: A plea for blood donation reform. BIG … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1284
Mexico Lifts Anti-Gay Blood Ban: REPORT
If Andres Duque at Blabbeando is correct, then Mexico just bested the United States in the race to lift an archaic and homophobic ban on gay men and … [Read more...] about Mexico Lifts Anti-Gay Blood Ban: REPORT
China Lifts Ban On Lesbian Blood, But MSM Still Prohibited
China's communist government quietly lifted its ban on lesbians giving blood this week. Men who are sexually active with other men, however, are … [Read more...] about China Lifts Ban On Lesbian Blood, But MSM Still Prohibited