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NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson Calls For Feds To ‘Break the Patent’ on PrEP
NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson Calls For Feds To ‘Break the Patent’ on PrEP
New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, who is both out and HIV-positive, joined other HIV activists and health officials at the AIDS Memorial to call for the federal government to make the life saving prophylactic drug Truvada, also known as PrEP, cheaper.
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“As an HIV+ elected official, I have a responsibility to do everything in my power to end this epidemic once and for all. Proud to rally at the NYC AIDS Memorial with elected officials and advocates to call for access to affordable PrEP (HIV prevention medication),” said Johnson on Twitter.
As an HIV+ elected official, I have a responsibility to do everything in my power to end this epidemic once and for all. Proud to rally at the NYC AIDS Memorial with elected officials and advocates to call for access to affordable PrEP (HIV prevention medication). pic.twitter.com/WBJthX0hTw
— NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson (@NYCSpeakerCoJo) February 19, 2019
“It’s life or death for people who do not get access to this live-saving medication that they need,” Johnson also said. “Other countries pay $100 year for PrEP. Americans end up paying more than $20,000 a year for the same medication.”
Access to PrEP (medication which can prevent HIV) is a life or death issue.
Other countries pay $100 per year for a PrEP prescription. Americans end up paying more than $20,000 a year for the same medication. We need to #BreakThePatent immediately. t.co/yjcg7K8Q10
— NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson (@NYCSpeakerCoJo) February 19, 2019
More than 120,000 people are living with HIV or AIDS in NYC, according to a recent report from the Department of Health, but only a fraction take PrEP.
#Break The Patent is a petition that says “The drug Truvada has the ability to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99 percent, but it’s being withheld from the American public because of the greed of its manufacturer. Gilead Sciences has inflated the cost from $6 to more than $1,600 per month, despite the US taxpayer paying for almost the full cost of its development. If we could lower the price of the drug, we could end the HIV epidemic without a vaccine.”
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NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson Calls For Feds To ‘Break the Patent’ on PrEP
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The Progressive Black Lesbian Who Could Be Chicago’s Mayor
The Progressive Black Lesbian Who Could Be Chicago’s Mayor
Lori Lightfoot, a veteran community activist, wants a livable Chicago for more than tourists and downtown denizens.
www.advocate.com/politics/2019/2/20/progressive-black-lesbian-who-could-be-chicagos-mayor
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53 Smoking Hot Drawings by Ivan Bubentcov
53 Smoking Hot Drawings by Ivan Bubentcov
www.advocate.com/art/2019/2/19/53-smoking-hot-drawings-ivan-bubentcov
‘Leaving Neverland’ Is Creepy AF: WATCH
‘Leaving Neverland’ Is Creepy AF: WATCH
The trailer for the for the forthcoming Leaving Neverland documentary is out and it’s creepier than imagined. The scuttlebutt is that this doc may lead to waves of more alleged victims of the now dead so-called King of Pop: Michael Jackson.
“I want to be able to speak the truth as loud as I had to speak the lie for so long,” says Wade Robson, who, with James [Safechuck], tell their tales of sexual child abuse by Michael Jackson.
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This trailer is the first officially released footage of Leaving Neverland made available to the mainstream public according to Entertainment Weekly.
Watch it below.
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MOMENTUM: Colorado House Passes Two Pro-Equality Bills
MOMENTUM: Colorado House Passes Two Pro-Equality Bills
Today, HRC praised the Colorado House of Representatives for passing HB 1129, legislation to protect LGBTQ youth from the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy.” Last Friday, the Colorado House passed HB 1039, legislation that would allow transgender Coloradans to update the gender marker on their birth certificate without restrictive and unnecessary surgical requirements. Both bills now head to the Colorado Senate for consideration.
“We thank the Representatives who voted to advance these measures and affirm the equal dignity of all Coloradans — including LGBTQ people,” said HRC National Field Director Marty Rouse. “No young person should ever be subjected to a practice that amounts to child abuse, and it’s critically important that transgender people have the ability to ensure their legal documents match their identity. As we work with local advocates to build a Colorado that is more inclusive and welcoming to all, we urge the Colorado Senate to swiftly pass both of these pro-equality bills.”
HB 1039 is an important step in the fight to affirm transgender Coloradans, who may be unnecessarily exposed to discrimination, harassment and violence when presenting basic forms of identification. Rep. Brianna Titone (D-Arvada), Colorado’s first openly transgender lawmaker, testified in support of the bill.
If HB 1129 is enacted, Colorado would become the 16th state to adopt laws protecting youth from so-called “conversion therapy,” following Connecticut, California, Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, Illinois, Vermont, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington, Maryland, Hawaii, New Hampshire and the District of Columbia A growing number of municipalities have also enacted similar protections, including cities and counties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, Florida, New York, Arizona, and Wisconsin.
There is no credible evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. To the contrary, research has clearly shown that these practices pose devastating health risks for LGBTQ young people such as depression, decreased self-esteem, substance abuse, homelessness, and even suicidal behavior. The harmful practice is condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, including the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and American Medical Association.
HRC has partnered with LGBTQ advocates across the state including One Colorado to advance pro-equality legislation in Colorado. HRC has also partnered with the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and state equality groups across the nation to pass state legislation protecting youth from conversion therapy. More information on the lies and dangers of efforts to change sexual orientation or gender identity can be found here.
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