{"id":131222,"date":"2020-04-03T12:25:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T16:25:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-april-3-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-04-03T12:25:43","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T16:25:43","slug":"am_equality-april-3-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-april-3-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"#AM_Equality: April 3, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>#AM_Equality: April 3, 2020<\/b><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/images\/made\/images\/remote\/https_assets2.hrc.org\/files\/images\/blog\/AMEquality-1600x900_640_360.png\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>HRC RESPONDS TO FDA&rsquo;S UPDATED SO-CALLED BLOOD BAN: <\/strong>According to the updated policy, the FDA has shortened the deferral policy for <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a> who have <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> with <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a> (MSM) from 12 months to three months. &ldquo;While this change by the FDA is a step in the right direction, it still bases itself in bias rather than science. This is progress from the FDA. But our work is not yet done,&rdquo; said HRC President Alphonso David<strong> <\/strong>(<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/alphonsodavid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AlphonsoDavid<\/a>). &ldquo;This announcement by the FDA reduces the waiting period of time to 3 months and shrinks its untenable, virtual &lsquo;ban&rsquo; on blood donations for <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">gay<\/a> and <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">bi<\/a>+ <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a>.&nbsp; But creating policy based on identity as opposed to risk is irrational and given the current COVID-19 crisis, it is more critical than ever to prioritize science and facts over fear and bias.&rdquo; More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-responds-to-the-fdas-updated-policy-on-so-called-blood-ban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonblade.com\/2020\/04\/02\/breaking-fda-eases-ban-on-gay-blood-donations-amid-coronavirus-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Washington Blade<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buzzfeednews.com\/article\/dominicholden\/coronavirus-fda-gay-men-blood-ban\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>BuzzFeed<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alongside Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), HRC <\/strong>held a virtual press conference on the decision. Watch <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrc-org.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/65Z_fr_8pj83HYfBsQSDU6IsW42_KKushCEY_voKzUq8BnhQY1avMLFHZ-EAM6GHhEjVyvXddJJRunJ3?continueMode=true&amp;_x_zm_rtaid=g-KcBQa0ScyZP2miSAAB4A.1585854664442.d656838f598ed87840b88cfe4f1d20d7&amp;_x_zm_rhtaid=375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prior to this announcement, <\/strong>HRC called on the FDA to make swift changes to its antiquated policy regarding blood donations from MSM. More from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-urges-u.s.-food-and-drug-administration-to-make-swift-changes-to-its-so\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/US_FDA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@US_FDA<\/a> is changing the blood donation deferral period from 12 to 3 months for <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">gay<\/a> &amp; <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">bi<\/a>+ <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a>. Although this is a step forward that will slightly increase the pool of potential donors during the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#COVID19<\/a> pandemic, more needs to be done.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlphonsoDavid\/status\/1245759351656153093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 2, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>TRUMP ADMIN REFUSES TO REOPEN ACA MARKETPLACE: <\/strong>Said <strong>HRC President Alphonso David<\/strong>: &ldquo;Over 20 million Americans and almost one-in-five LGBTQ people lack health coverage. By not reopening the ACA exchange, Trump is making the LGBTQ community, and every marginalized community across this nation, more vulnerable to the virus. Yet again, Trump has failed us when we needed presidential leadership most Americans need the exchange reopened, President Trump must act now.&rdquo; More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/hrc-responds-to-trump-refusing-to-reopen-obamacare-exchanges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FRIDAY PRIDE-DAY &#8212; LGBTQ PRIDES ACROSS THE GLOBE TEAM UP TO HOST A VIRTUAL PRIDE IN JUNE: <\/strong>While the full event is still in the planning stages, the organizers of more than 800 Pride events affected by COVID-19 are working together to create a global, digital Pride event. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/lgbtq-online-global-pride-coronavirus_n_5e849ec9c5b6a1bb765100f5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Reuters<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HRC MOURNS TARACH MA NIALLAIS, LGBTQ ADVOCATE LOST TO COVID-19: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irishcentral.com\/news\/community\/tarlach-mac-niallais-activist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Irish Central<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FATHER JAMES MARTIN ON BRIDGING THE GAP FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE OF FAITH: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/bridging-the-gap-finding-support-for-lgbtq-people-in-the-gospels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>IN THE STATES&nbsp;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CALIFORNIA STUDY ON LGBTQ ELDERS AND COVID-19: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/thepridela.com\/2020\/04\/elderly-lgbt-people-in-california-at-high-risk-for-covid-19-illness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Pride LA<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>HRC Foundation and Advocates and Services for LGBT Elders (SAGE) <\/strong>have released a <a href=\"https:\/\/assets2.hrc.org\/files\/documents\/Covid19_LGBTQ_Elders_Issue_Brief.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new resource<\/a> that explains the reasons why LGBTQ older adults are particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 health crisis and helps to ensure they are getting the care they need. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/supporting-and-caring-for-our-lgbtq-elders-during-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HRC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LOCAL LGBTQ COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING AND FINDING COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19: <\/strong>Check out how communities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.com\/story\/life\/2020\/04\/01\/coronavirus-nj-lgbtq-community-pandemic\/5082827002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Jersey<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.courier-journal.com\/story\/life\/2020\/04\/01\/louisvilles-lgbtq-community-supports-each-other-during-coronavirus\/5074022002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Louisville, KY<\/a> are handling the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF MISSOURI NAMES FIRST-EVER OPENLY LGBTQ BISHOP:<\/strong> The Rev. Deon Johnson, an openly <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">gay<\/a> <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">man<\/a>, officially will become the 11th bishop of the diocese when he is consecrated on June 13. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/news.stlpublicradio.org\/post\/first-openly-gay-bishop-lead-episcopal-diocese-missouri-hope-and-vision#stream\/0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>St. Louis Public Radio<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>GET CULTURED<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; Entertainment, arts and sports news!<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>QUEER ICONS TEAM UP FOR FUNDRAISER TO HELP THEATRE COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19: <\/strong>Those involved include Tessa Thompson (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/TessaThompson_x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TessaThompson_x<\/a>) and Michael Urie (<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/michaelurie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@michaelurie<\/a>). Get the exclusive from <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2020\/legit\/news\/tessa-thompson-michael-urie-and-celia-keenan-bolger-to-appear-in-play-perview-fundraiser-exclusive-1203549187\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Variety<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jesse Tyler Ferguson (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jessetyler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>@jessetyler<\/strong><\/a><strong>) and Zachary Quinto (<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZacharyQuinto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>@ZacharyQuinto<\/strong><\/a><strong>) will livestream <\/strong>a reading of Terrence McNally&rsquo;s play Lips Together, Teeth Apart to honor the late <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">gay<\/a> playwright and raise funds for Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS&rsquo; COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advocate.com\/theater\/2020\/4\/01\/zachary-quinto-jesse-tyler-ferguson-star-terrence-mcnally-reading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Advocate<\/em><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GIVE YOUR QUARANTINE MEALS A <em>QUEER EYE<\/em><\/strong> <strong>MAKEOVER WITH ANTONI! <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2020\/04\/01\/cooking-lessons-quarantine-queer-eyes-antoni-porowski-launches-mini-series-simple-recipes-12494675\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Metro<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9965KyHchy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9965KyHchy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg height=\"50px\" version=\"1.1\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" width=\"50px\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\"><g fill=\"#000000\" transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9965KyHchy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View this post on Instagram<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B9965KyHchy\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EP#5: Cooped Up Chicken . The chicken may be cage-free but we sure aren&rsquo;t . Chicken, literally any kind, beans, also literally any kind and other goodies make a meal. Donate if you can to @feedingamerica link in bio &#10084;&#65039;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/antoni\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Antoni Porowski<\/a> (@antoni) on <time datetime=\"2020-03-20T19:45:34+00:00\">Mar 20, 2020 at 12:45pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong><u>GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IN FIRST ACT FOLLOWING POWER GRAB, HUNGARY PRIME MINISTER ATTACKS TRANS COMMUNITY: <\/strong>Viktor Orban&rsquo;s administration introduced a bill to replace &ldquo;gender&rdquo; with &ldquo;birth <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a>&rdquo; on all legal documents within hours of him being granted the ability to make decisions without consulting other lawmakers. More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2020\/04\/01\/hungary-viktor-orban-trans-rights-bill-rule-decree-coronavirus-transphobia-gender-zsolt-semjen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Pink News<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/hungary-lgbt-rights\/eu-lawmakers-condemn-hungary-for-attack-on-trans-people-over-sex-on-ids-idUSL8N2BQ5QT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Reuters<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALL PLAINTIFFS APPEAL FOLLOWING HIGH COURT OF SINGAPORE&rsquo;S DISMISSAL OF THREE CHALLENGES TO BAN ON SAME-SEX RELATIONS BETWEEN MEN: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/all-three-men-to-appeal-dismissal-of-their-challenges-against-12592934\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Channel News Asia<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW DUTCH STUDY SHOWS REPORTS OF ANTI-LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLS HAS RISEN OVER PAST FIVE YEARS: <\/strong>More from <a href=\"https:\/\/nltimes.nl\/2020\/04\/02\/lgbtq-students-pupils-experience-discrimination-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>NL Times<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>READING RAINBOW<\/u><\/strong><u> &#8211; Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!<\/u><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nerdist.com\/article\/queer-romance-movie-film-tv-game-comic-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Nerdist<\/em><\/a> celebrates queer love stories in film and TV<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Have news? Send us your news and tips at <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:AMEquality@hrc.org\"><strong><em>AMEquality@hrc.org<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hrc.wufoo.com\/forms\/subscribe-to-am-equality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Click here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hrc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>@HRC<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-april-3-2020?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed\" class=\"autohyperlink\">www.hrc.org\/blog\/am-equality-april-3-2020?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss-feed<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#AM_Equality: April 3, 2020 HRC RESPONDS TO FDA&rsquo;S UPDATED SO-CALLED BLOOD BAN: According to the updated policy, the FDA has shortened the deferral policy for <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a> who have <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/www.flirt4free.com\/live\/girls\/couples\/?mp_code=akftr\">sex<\/a> with <a title=\"\" class=\"aalmanual\" target=\"_blank\"   href=\"https:\/\/chaturbate.com\/in\/?tour=R2Xc&#38;campaign=hl4zp&#38;track=gfcsb\">men<\/a> (MSM) from 12 months to three months. &ldquo;While this change by the FDA is a step in the right direction, it still bases itself &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/am_equality-april-3-2020\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">#AM_Equality: April 3, 2020<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2466,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[107],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-131222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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