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NY-based LGBTQ non-profit loses $10M in funding due to mishandling of funds
The LGBT Network was dropped by NY Department of Health following investigation.
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Chicago mask and vaccine mandate ends Feb. 28
Mandatory masking on public transportation and healthcare settings will remain.
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White House proposes LGBTQ protections for Obamacare; removed by previous president
Former president struck the words "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" from anti-discrimination list in 2020.
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Cleveland Rape Crisis Center gets $1.3 million; will turn focus on LGBTQ victims
Money will be used to help train police and medical professionals to better serve LGBTQ persons.
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CDC warns, 'Avoid cruise travel regardless of vaccination status'
Agency raises alert to Level 4, its highest level of warning.
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APPROVED! HIV injectable prevention given okay by FDA
Apretude is first injectable PrEP approved for use; instead of daily pill, injection is every two months.
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VACCINES REQUIRED! Chicago issues strict vaccination requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, indoor spaces
"It will help ensure a much safer indoor environment for fully vaccinated Chicagoans, as well as for the employees working in these higher-risk settings," Dr. Arwady said.
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Jackhammer postpones reopening due to ongoing COVID-19 economic factors
The LGBTQ and fetish nightclub in Edgewater-Rogers Park has been closed since the pandemic began.