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BUTTIGIEG SECOND IN NH Pete Buttigieg wins second place in New Hampshire;

broad coalition shows America is ready for a Gay president

WASHINGTON, DC (February 11, 2020) – Tonight, Pete Buttigieg claimed a second-place finish in the New Hampshire primary – further accelerating his momentum and solidifying his status as a frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination. The strong showing was an unprecedented moment in the 2020 presi-

dential race, with voters signaling for the second time that an openly gay candidate is the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump.

LGBTQ Victory Fund became Buttigieg’s first national endorsement when it was announced in June of 2019.

see NEW HAMPSHIRE page 4 Pete Buttigieg (r) with husband Chasten Buttigieg – Photo by Chuck Kennedy / PFA

Meet Michael Bloomberg: Not a friend of LGBT people of color

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by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Michael Bloomberg, arguably a potential Democratic presidential nominee, has a spotty record on LGBT issues.

While he has publicly championed equal rights for LGBT New Yorkers,

including marriage equality, some New Yorkers have charged him with “Disneyfication” of the city – promoting high-end tourism and luxury real estate developments at the expense of Queer neighborhoods and social spaces.

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Young men unaware of risks of HPV infection and need for HPV vaccination

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (February 11, 2020) – Young sexual minority men – including those who are gay, bisexual, queer, or straight-identified men who have sex with men – do not fully understand their risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) due to a lack of information from health care providers, according to Rutgers University researchers.

A Rutgers study, published in the Journal of Community Health, examined what young sexual minority men – a high-risk and high-need population – know about HPV and the HPV vaccine and how health care providers communicate information about the virus and vaccine.

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National Archives and Records Administration in Seattle to close Statement from Jennifer Kilmer, director of the Washington State Historical Society SEATTLE (January 31, 2020) – The recent proposal to close the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Seattle has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget.

This is a matter of utmost concern to the heritage community. The Washington State Historical Society’s mission is to partner with our communities to explore how history connects us all. The loss of this valuable resource will significantly impact our community and institutions like ours.

NARA’s Pacific Alaska Region facility holds over 56,000 cubic feet of archives for the Pacific Northwest: photographs, documents, maps, and architectural drawings that date from the 1850s to the 1980s. This resource represents an incredible breadth of history of our region, and its loss will greatly impact the people who live here.

Transferring these materials to locations as distant as California and Missouri (as proposed) creates immediate barriers to accessibility; the resources required to travel and view these materials will limit access to a privileged few.

As history professionals whose mission and practice it is to collect, preserve, and interpret historical artifacts, objects, documents, photographs, and ephemera, we know firsthand the research value that lies in the authentic article – something that cannot be replicated in a digital facsimile.

We also recognize the imperative nature of proximity and accessibility. It is for these reasons that we make this statement opposing the planned closure of and relocation of records located within the NARA site.

As educators, we have seen the value of the National Archives for students. The Society has partnered with Archives staff to share historical resources with teachers, classrooms, and the public. NARA resources range from providing tours of the

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archives and access to those materials to connecting people with their past in a personal, meaningful way through genealogy and access to documents and photographs of their ancestors. For many individuals, their first interaction with historical resources is at NARA. As curators and collectors, we appreciate the rarity of NARA’s holdings and the deep significance for individuals who seek connections that cannot be found elsewhere. NARA holds documents relating not only to the triumphs of American history but also to its tragedies, including materials on topics as broad as documentation of Native American tribal affairs, federal prison records, and archives regarding the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. In many cases, the records held by the Archives are the only remaining documentation of individuals who have been erased or unreported in history. For their descendants, a signature on a page may be the only thing left to them of their ancestors. Nothing can replace the opportunity to see these docu-

ments in person and experience that tangible connection to the past.

We are working with our heritage colleagues along with our congressional delegation to determine how best to address the decision to close NARA’s Seattle facility. We hope to carve a path forward which allows these important resources to stay in Washington State, accessible to our community.

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The Washington State Historical Society partners with communities to explore how history connects us all. The Society’s most visible activity, the Washington State History Museum (WSHM), is located in downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue amidst a thriving cultural scene. The museum features interactive permanent exhibitions about Washington’s past in the Great Hall, unique rotating exhibitions highlighting the Society’s collections, and dynamic feature exhibitions.

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Mayor Annise Parker, president and CEO of the LGBTQ Victory Fund, released the following statement about the results: “The electability assumptions of political pundits are tumbling down all around us – with Pete showing in Iowa and New Hampshire that he can build broad coali-

tions in cities and rural areas and across the political spectrum. It shatters the notion that an openly gay candidate can win in only the most liberal hotspots and underscores Pete’s position as the best candidate to unite Americans in defeating Donald Trump. That the historic nature of his candidacy is relatively subdued is a testament to our progress as a nation. With enormous momentum heading into the upcoming primaries, it is clear America is ready to elect

its first openly gay president.

“Voters are gravitating toward Pete because he is the antithesis of Donald Trump – calm, thoughtful and solutionsoriented. Pete is not going to scream at rallies, point angry fingers, or scapegoat entire groups of people to oversimplify complex problems. Voters want Washington to quit the bickering and extremism and produce for the American people and that is why they are choosing Pete.”

The LGBTQ Victory Fund works to change the face and voice of America’s politics and achieve equality for LGBTQ Americans by increasing the number of openly LGBTQ elected officials at all levels of government. victoryfund.org Courtesy of the LGBTQ Victory Fund

Will it be Bernie vs. Pete for the Democratic nomination?

“Frontrunner” Joe Biden trounced in New Hampshire

by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg finished number one and two in the New Hampshire primary on February 11. Supposed frontrunner Joe Biden finished a distant fifth.

With almost all precincts counted, Sanders had 26%, Buttigieg was at 24.4%, Amy Klobuchar had 19.7%, Elizabeth Warren had 9.3%, and Joe Biden was at 8.4%.

For the leaders, it was almost a replay of the Iowa caucus a week before. In that contest, Sanders won slightly more votes but Buttigieg finished with one delegate more than Sanders.

For Biden, the outcome in New Hampshire was a new step down from his once seemingly unbeatable position as “front-

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runner” – he declined to fifth from his fourth-place finish in Iowa.

Biden didn’t even remain in New Hampshire for the results. Instead, he landed in his supposed firewall state of South Carolina, where the primary will take place February 29.

“It ain’t over, man,” Biden told supporters. “We’re just getting started.”

Nevertheless, the most recent polls show Biden’s support among African-American voters – presumably his electoral base – falling away, and Michael Bloomberg gaining among that section of voters.

Bernie, meanwhile, maintained his solid support among young voters. Fifty-one percent of New Hampshire voters under the age of 30 went for him, as opposed to 20%

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There was a class dimension to the youth vote too. The rich kids at Dartmouth University went for Pete. Students at University of New Hampshire and state colleges were overwhelmingly for Bernie.

The surprise of the night was Amy Klobuchar’s strong third-place finish, apparently buoyed by a good showing in the televised debate on February 7.

Going forward, however, it remains to be seen if Klobuchar can remain competitive. Although she raised more than $2 million on the strength of her primary showing, her fundraising potential just doesn’t match Bernie’s or Pete’s.

Bernie has a substantial online funding base developed during the 2016 Democratic

primary; Pete has a more traditional base of Democratic Party high-rollers, A-List Gays, and celebrities like Kevin Costner.

Curiously for an out Gay candidate, Pete hasn’t shown much support among rankand-file LGBTQ voters. In two separate national polls, Bernie is far and away the top choice of self-identified LGBTQ likely voters. Pete comes in far down the list.

The explanation may lie in the fact that the sample for both polls skews towards young voters, Bernie’s solid core of support. Apparently older LGBTQ people are not comfortable outing themselves to pollsters on the phone or even online, and therefore are not included in the survey sample.

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RW and FSP hosts Black History Month community discussion on “The Impact of the Civil Rights Movement on People’s Lives Today” Feb. 22

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On Saturday, February 22, African American feminist Sarah Scott and Chicana-Apache author Christina López will examine how the campaign for Black civil rights brought about sweeping social change and affected other civil rights movements.

Scott says “I have been inspired by the leadership of my foremothers in the Black

Civil Rights movement and their influence on other people of color led struggles, the womenʼs and LGBTQ movements.”

López adds “I saw the impact of the movement on my Chicano/a community and it motivated me as a socialist feminist activist, especially the radical leaders.”

Guests are encouraged to bring their

stories and join the exchange of ideas.

Open House at 5:30pm, Smothered Chicken Southern Supper (with vegan option) at 6:00pm for $7-10 donation. Program begins at 7:00pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave., S., Seattle. Hosted by Radical Women and Freedom Socialist Party. For more info or to reserve childcare

(call at least two days in advance): 206-7226057 or 206-722-2453, seattlefsp@socialism.com. Wheelchair accessible.

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Discover Bastyr: The Intersection of Science and Nature on Feb. 22 Experience Bastyr University’s unique programs through a day of discussion, presentations, and interactive demonstrations We know that looking for degree programs that speak to your passions can be daunting. There’s a lot at stake and finding your direction can be difficult. That’s why we’ve designed this event with dozens of industry experts and leaders!

Discover Bastyr is an opportunity to sample the many career opportunities that Bastyr University offers in a day-long conference-style format. You’ll be able to participate in hands-on activities, demon-

strations, case studies, and lectures, as well as meet with faculty, advisors, financial aid specialists, alumni, current students, and more.

Discover Bastyr will take place at our campus at 14500 Juanita Dr NE in Kenmore, Washington on Saturday, February 22, from 9am-4pm, and will include: • Demonstrations; such as botanical medicine, acupuncture, nutrition and exercise

science • A variety of presentations and discussions from each department and program • Student and Alumni panels; meet individuals living their passion • Information tables representing each degree program at which you can speak with current faculty and students; Admissions and Financial Aid staff will be present as well • A complimentary lunch provided by

Bastyr’s award-winning dining commons • Attendees at Discover Bastyr will be eligible for a drawing of three $1,000 entrance scholarships. You must be in attendance to win.

For more information, contact Bastyr University at (425) 602-3000 or visit https:// bastyr.edu Courtesy of Bastyr University

Jayapal & Smith statement on DOJ lawsuit against King County WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2020) – Today, US Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adam Smith (WA-09) issued the following joint statement after the US Department of Justice announced a lawsuit against King County over the county’s order that bans ICE from using from Seattle’s Boeing Field for immigration enforcement activities: “This is another attack by the Trump administration on communities that have implemented policies that uphold our values. It’s posturing that further politicizes the Department of Justice. No amount of posturing changes the basic facts: welcoming policies make our communities safer, and King County is well within its right not to be involved in federal immigration enforcement activities without valid court

orders. The president and his administration must face the reality that our immigration system is broken – and that he has exacerbated every aspect of it during his time in office. We stand ready and willing to work with anyone to enact comprehensive immigration reform, and in the meantime, our communities will not be bullied into complying with nonsensical policies that are based on xenophobic falsehoods.”

Jayapal is the co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and vice chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, and Smith is the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Murray, Feinstein lead Senate Democrats in letter requesting answers on ICE treatment of Transgender detainees

WASHINGTON, DC (February 10, 2020) – US Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) joined with Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tom Udall (D-NM), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to send a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew T. Albence, demanding to know whether ICE is taking the necessary steps to accommodate transgender migrants in [its] custody. Specifically, the letter asks if ICE is complying with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act direction to provide transgender migrants with a safe environment.

“In the United States and around the world, transgender individuals face persecution that ranges from physical and sexual violence to other forms of mistreatment based on their gender identity and expression. This already vulnerable population faces a heightened and unique set of risks while in immigration detention,” the senators wrote. “Transgender migrants and asylum seekers are particularly vulnerable to

sexual harassment, solitary confinement, physical assault, and medical neglect. These inhumane conditions and systematic abuses are evidenced in countless reports and accounts from formerly detained people.”

Transgender migrants have faced unique discrimination while being held by ICE, as the immigration agency has repeatedly detained transgender women in allmale facilities, making them more vulnerable to physical and mental health issues and putting them at risk of sexual assault.

Numerous transgender migrants have died either in ICE custody or soon after being released because they were denied or provided with inadequate medical care.

The FY 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act directs ICE to only detain transgender migrants in facilities that are specifically equipped to accommodate them safely, but it is unclear if ICE is complying with this congressional directive, or if they even have facilities that meet the directive’s guidelines.

The full letter can be found [at https:// bit.ly/2Sji76m].

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PFAW statement in support of the NO BAN Act WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2020) – Following the House Judiciary Committee vote in favor of the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, PFAW Political Director Lizet Ocampo released the following statement: “We applaud today’s vote in favor of the NO BAN Act, which would end religious discrimination in immigration policy.

The Trump administration’s efforts to ban Muslims from entering the United States – recently extended to more nations and communities of color, including a number of African countries – are deeply harmful and run counter to the values of our democracy. Trump’s ban separates families and incites animus and violence against Muslims. We’re proud to see members of Congress stand up against this administration’s

relentless attempts to marginalize Muslims and people of color, at a time when courage and leadership on this issue are needed more than ever.”

People For the American Way is a progressive advocacy organization founded to fight right-wing extremism and build a democratic society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity,

and justice for all. We encourage civic participation, defend fundamental rights, and fight to dismantle systemic barriers to equitable opportunity. Learn more: www. pfaw.org.

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Jayapal applauds House passage of bill to facilitate ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment WASHINGTON, DC (February 13, 2020) – US Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), today took the House floor to deliver remarks in support of HJ Res. 79, a joint resolution to facilitate timely ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the US Constitution. The joint resolution removes the deadline to ratify the ERA, paving the way forward for passage of this historic amendment and reaffirming the US Congress’ support for women’s equality. HJ Res.79 is

cosponsored by 224 bipartisan members of the US House of Representatives. US Sen .Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) have introduced a companion joint resolution in the US Senate.

When Congress passed the ERA in 1972, it attached an arbitrary seven-year ratification deadline to the preamble, which was later extended three more years. By 1982, 35 states out of the required 38 states voted to ratify the amendment. In the past three years, grassroots campaigns have successfully secured ratification votes in Nevada,

Illinois, and most recently, Virginia.

Jayapal’s statement on the floor today is pasted below as prepared for delivery: “What a glorious day this is! Today, the House will vote to remove the arbitrary deadline to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. With our vote today, and with Virginia’s historic vote to become the thirtyeighth and final state necessary to ratify the amendment, little girls, their moms, and women across this country will know that yes, our Constitution can and will enshrine a ban on discrimination on the basis of sex.

Equality of the sexes is not debatable. It has no expiration date. First proposed almost a century ago and passed by Congress in 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment would be a momentous step forward for women – to end unequal pay, pregnancy discrimination, and sexual harassment and exploitation. To women across the country who are watching today, let me just say: ‘We see you and we stand with you’ as we take this step toward equal rights.”

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could run for mayor of New York against the Democratic Party’s nominee Mark Green.

He ran for reelection in 2005 as a Republican but switched back to the Democratic Party in 2007. In 2009 he changed New York’s term-limits law so he could run for an unprecedented third term and won as an independent (but also listed on the Republican Party’s ballot line).

As mayor, his approach to marriage equality was gradual – in contrast to San Francisco’s Mayor Gavin Newsom, for example.

In 2005 his administration appealed a court ruling that it was unconstitutional to deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples. He won his appeal, and marriage equality was delayed for several years.

Finally, in 2011, Bloomberg lobbied New

York State’s lawmakers to legalize samesex marriage.

Bloomberg also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to successful marriage equality campaigns in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington.

In 2002, in one of his first acts as mayor, Bloomberg signed a Transgender civil rights bill into law. On the other hand, he was criticized for failing to follow through on other issues important to Trans people – making it easier to change the gender on a birth certificate, for example.

The transformation of Times Square from a gritty, Queer-friendly space into a tourist destination drove Queer sex workers into more dangerous neighborhoods, activists have charged.

HIV activists say the Bloomberg admin-

istration’s messaging on HIV wasn’t effective with the people most at risk: young Gay and Bisexual men of color.

“Like so many things in life, where you stand on Bloomberg’s contribution to the LGBT movement depends on where you sit,” journalist Kerry Eleveld wrote in The Advocate in 2013.

“Those who championed the 2011 marriage equality push consider him a hero for helping persuade state Senate Republicans to listen to their better angels. Those who work on issues of poverty and homelessness, which disproportionately affect LGBT youth, dismiss him as an impervious economic elitist who has largely turned a blind eye to New York’s record homeless population and an inadequate shelter system.”

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Bloomberg’s support for the New York Police Department’s “stop and frisk” policy has also had a significant negative impact on the city’s LGBT people of color, activists say.

Bloomberg, who is currently in third place in the Democratic presidential race according to national polling averages, announced his candidacy on November 24.

He has not yet run in any primaries, and his high polling numbers seem to be driven by his hugely expensive advertising campaign.

For most of his nonpolitical life, Bloomberg was a Democrat. In 2001 he changed his party affiliation to Republican so he

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Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscars viewing party raises millions to help end the AIDS epidemic

(l-r) Elton John, David Furnish, and Bernie Taupin arrive to the party – Photo courtesy of Getty Images for EJAF

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2020) – The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Netflix’s “Queer Eye” Fab Five (Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness) raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. The gala, which took place on Sunday, February 9 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles, was generously supported by Presenting Sponsors IMDb, Walmart, and Neuro Drinks and the event hosts, Heidi Klum, Diane Lane, Eric McCormack, and Billy Porter.

The Foundation welcomed Sir Elton

Ally Maki, Eric McCormack, RJ Mitte, Cameron Monaghan, Hari Nef, Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Our Lady J, Jasper Pääkkönen, Chris Pang, Wendell Pierce, Antoni Porowski, Billy Porter, Aly Raisman, Andrew Rannells, Christina Ricci, Smokey Robinson, Nile Rodgers, MJ Rodriguez, Jane Seymour, Iman Shumpert, Troye Sivan, Josephine Skriver, Sharon Stone, Terrell Suggs, Sydney Sweeney, Bernie Taupin, Teyana Taylor, Bella Thorne, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jonathan Van Ness, Paz Vega, Donatella Versace, Dita Von Teese, Andrew Watt, Mary Wilson, Lynn Wyatt, and Billy Zane, among others.

The cast of “Queer Eye” – Photo by Rich Polk / Stringer / Getty Images

straight peers, so tonight helps us to remind people that we still have a long way to go to end the AIDS epidemic.”

During the live auction, an artwork specifically created for the Elton John AIDS Foundation by Nathaniel Mary Quinn – one of the world’s most sought-after artists – entitled “She Would Have Loved The Galas” was bought by Sir Elton John himself, who made it back to the party quickly after his award.

In a surprise addition to the auction, Elton John played a white Yamaha grand piano that was featured in the film Rocketman and was then auctioned off.

Sharon Stone – Photo courtesy of Getty Images for EJAF

John and David Furnish, following Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s win for Best Original Song “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from Rocketman at the Academy Awards. Additional attendees included Halima Aden, Skylar Astin, Garcelle Beauvais, Beck, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Bobby Berk, Denise Bidot, Kate Bock, Ross Butler, JC Chasez, Erika Christensen, Emilie de Ravin, Taye Diggs, Tommy Dorfman, Jay Ellis, Peter Facinelli, Chiara Ferragni, Barbie Ferreira, Vivica A. Fox, Tan France, Willie Garson, G-Eazy, Tyrese Gibson, Ashley Greene, Harry Hamlin, Kyle Hanagami, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Colton Haynes, Anne Heche, Christina Hendricks, Brianna Hildebrand, Derek Hough, Ernie Hudson, Madison Iseman, Caitlyn Jenner, Hannah Jeter, EJ Johnson, Quincy Jones, Karamo, Chris Kattan, Keegan-Michael Key, Chaka Khan, Paul Khoury, Heidi Klum, Robert Kraft, Ryan Kwanten, Diane Lane, Jason Scott Lee, Jason Lewis, Leona Lewis, Judith Light, Sasha Luss, Billy Magnussen,

Guests arrived at the viewing party for cocktails followed by a gala dinner and viewing of the 92nd Academy Awards telecast. Chef Wayne Elias and Crumble Catering designed and prepared the delicious gala dinner enjoyed by guests. IMDb once again broadcast its annual “IMDb Live” streaming show during the party. IMDb’s four-hour show was co-hosted by Aisha Tyler and Dave Karger. Following dinner and an exciting live auction conducted by Alexander Gilkes, British actor, singersongwriter, and 2018 BRITS Critic Choice Award winner Sam Fender performed.

“What a night. It is so special to celebrate our foundation’s 28th annual Oscar Party with the Fab Five and Sam Fender and to top it off, another Oscar win!” said Elton John. “But most importantly, tonight we have come together to raise urgently needed funds and awareness for the LGBT community at risk or living with HIV in the US and around the world. A gay man is 27 times more likely to have HIV than their

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The foundation’s Academy Awards Viewing Party benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation, raising millions for [its] lifesaving work since the party began in 1992. The foundation works across four continents to provide treatment, testing, care, and support to people at risk of or living with HIV, especially marginalized groups that are disproportionately affected, such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, and sex workers.

Follow the Elton John AIDS Foundation at www.facebook.com/eltonjohnaidsfoundation/ and on Twitter @ejaf and Instagram @ejaf.

Sam Fender (l) performs with Elton John – Photo courtesy of Getty Images for EJAF

Sharon Stone took the stage to auction off two VIP tickets to the Versace Cruise Collection fashion show taking place in a secret location. She was so compelling she sold the auction lot twice.

The incredible amount of money raised this year will help the foundation to continue providing testing, treatment, and prevention services for people at risk or living with HIV in the LGBT community in the US and around the world.

Cadillac, Gilead Sciences, M&M’s Chocolate Candies, and MAC Viva Glam partnered with the foundation as the evening’s co-sponsors; Fin Gray and Michael Melnick and Bob and Tamar Manoukian were associate sponsors. Wines were provided courtesy of Domaine Bertaud Belieu, and champagne was donated by Chandon. Spirits were courtesy of Cîroc Vodka and Tequila Don Julio.

The foundation is especially grateful to the City of West Hollywood for continued collaboration and to American Airlines as the foundation’s official airline.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. The foundation’s mission is simple: an AIDS-free future. It is committed to no more discrimination. No more HIV infections. No more AIDS deaths. No matter who or where you are. The foundation works at all levels to influence change.

With the mobilization of its network of generous supporters and partners, it funds local experts across four continents to spread awareness, prevent infections, and provide care and treatment for the most marginalized groups. It harnesses local knowledge and innovation and motivates governments to end AIDS. “We will not stop until there is an end to the AIDS epidemic.” www.ejaf.org Courtesy of the Elton John AIDS Foundation

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continued from cover About 79 million Americans are infected with HPV, with about 14 million becoming newly infected each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

As a sexually transmitted infection, HPV can lead to several types of cancer, including anal and penile cancer, and is particularly concerning for sexual-minority men due to the high prevalence of HIV and smoking in this community and the low HPV vaccination rates overall among men.

“Particularly in light of the decadeslong focus on gay men’s health care as HIV care, there is a missed opportunity for HPV prevention in the community,” said study

co-author Caleb LoSchiavo, a doctoral student at the Rutgers School of Public Health.

The researchers, who are members of the Rutgers School of Public Heath’s Center for Health, Identity, Behavior, and Prevention Studies (CHIBPS), analyzed interviews with sexual-minority men in their early twenties in New York City and determined they knew little about HPV infection – including transmission, signs, symptoms, and cancer risk – and vaccination.

They also found that the men did not prioritize HPV vaccination due to the incorrect perception that HPV is an issue that exclusively or primarily affected women.

“Everyone who is sexually active – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, partners’ genders, relationship, or marital

status – should talk to their doctor about receiving the HPV vaccine to prevent a future generation who may develop HPVrelated cancers, such as cervical, oral, and anal cancer, as we have seen emerging in Baby Boomers and Gen-Xer s,” said Perry N. Halkitis, Rutgers School of Public Health dean, CHIBPS director, and PI of the study.

The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded the use of HPV vaccine to people between the ages of 27 to 45. Originally, it was prescribed for those between the ages of 9 to 26.

In the study, researchers found that health care providers rarely discuss HPV and the HPV vaccine with patients who are young sexual-minority men, and when

they do, their communication is often inadequate in conveying potential risks of HPV and benefits of vaccination.

“Clinicians have a direct role in expanding the availability of LGBTQ-competent health care,” said lead author Jessica Jaiswal, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama and CHIBPS affiliate.

“By learning about sexual-minority men’s diverse health needs and routinely offering the HPV vaccine, we can move toward a health promotion model and not only a disease prevention model.”

The study was funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

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Adam Lambert to open the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York

NEW YORK (February 13, 2020) – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that international superstar Adam Lambert will open the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards with a special performance on Thursday, March 19. GLAAD previously announced that Ben Platt, Tony Award–winning star of Netflix’s “The Politician,” will also perform. Special guests Jaboukie Young-White (comedian and correspondent on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah”), the cast of “Pose,” and “Schitt’s Creek” star Emily Hampshire will also attend the New York ceremony, which will take place at the Hilton Midtown.

GLAAD previously announced that award-winning actress, producer, and activist Judith Light will be honored with the Excellence in Media Award, and award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy will be honored with the Vito Russo Award at the New York ceremony. Lilly Singh, openly bisexual executive producer and host of NBC’s “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” will host the awards [ceremony].

The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

The 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards are presented by Delta, Gilead, Hyundai, and Ketel One Family-Made Vodka.

GLAAD previously announced over 175 nominees in 30 categories. Taylor Swift will receive the Vanguard Award, and Janet Mock will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 16.

In September 2019, Lambert released his EP, Velvet: Side A, which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Music Artist at the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards this year. His brand new album, Velvet, will be released March 20.

After finishing as the runner-up on the eighth season of “American Idol,” Lambert went on to release his debut album For Your Entertainment, which included the international hit “Whatya Want From Me” and earned him a Grammy nomination. Lambert followed this success with his second album, Trespassing, which became the first album to reach the number one spot in the United States and Canada by an openly gay artist. In 2013, Lambert joined the cast of “Glee” for a six-episode story and performed the role of Eddie in Fox’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Adam has been touring as the lead singer of Queen (Queen + Adam Lambert) since 2012, including two huge world arena tours that sold out in minutes and gained critical acclaim.

In January 2020, Lambert launched his own LGBTQ nonprofit organization called the Feel Something Foundation. The organization seeks to support LGBTQ organizations that are moving the needle for communities of all ages and backgrounds,

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and impacting important areas of LGBTQ life. As an openly gay artist, Lambert has been a powerful advocate for the LGBTQ community throughout his career. In 2010, Lambert participated in the It Gets Better campaign, which helped to bring awareness to bullying and suicide amongst LGBTQ youth. In December 2012, Lambert performed at the “Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays” benefit concert, with the funds raised going toward supporting Lauper’s True Colors Fund and the organization’s “Forty to None Project,” targeting the epidemic of homelessness among LGBTQ youth. In 2017, Lambert worked with Buzzfeed to co-host its first “Queer Prom” for LGBTQ high school seniors from across America. For several years, Lambert has also participated in GLAAD’s Spirit Day, the largest LGBTQ-focused anti-bullying campaign in the world, and also performed at the first “Believer” Spirit Day benefit concert hosted by Justin Tranter.

Lambert has also been honored several times throughout his career for his trail-

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blazing accomplishments, as well as his LGBTQ advocacy. Those honors include the Equality Idol Award at Equality California Los Angeles Equality Awards in August 2011; the GLAAD Davidson/Valentini Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco in 2013; the Hope of Los Angeles Award as part of Los Angeles’ 3rd annual LGBT Heritage Month in May 2013; and the Music Icon Award at the 2015 British LGBT Awards. In addition to this year’s nomination, Lambert has also been nominated twice for Outstanding Music Artist at the GLAAD Media Awards, ultimately winning in 2013.

GLAAD recently announced over 175 nominees in 30 categories for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including the returning category for Outstanding Broadway Production. The Outstanding Kids & Family Programming category expanded to ten nominees as a result of an increase in LGBTQ images across kids’ and family television programming and an increase in GLAAD’s work to advocate for inclusion in this genre. GLAAD also

announced Special Recognition honors for Netflix’s “Special” and for pioneering LGBTQ journalists Karen Ocamb and Mark Segal. For a full list of nominees for the 31st annual GLAAD Media Awards, [go to www.glaad.org/mediaawards/31/2020%20nominees].

To purchase tickets for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, please visit www. glaad.org/mediaawards/31/tickets.

On [social media], please follow @ GLAAD and #glaadawards.

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GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.

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