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HIV-positive doctor says his dog saved his life
“When Dogs Heal” tells the stories of HIV-positive people and their dogs in an exhibit launching in Chicago on Tuesday — World AIDS Day.
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CDC: STD cases at an all-time high in the US, particularly among men
“America’s worsening STD epidemic is a clear call for better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention,” said the CDC’s Dr. Jonathan Mermin.
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Educators defend ‘privacy curtains’ for transgender girl
They’re prepared to go to court to defend their “creative accommodation” for a transgender student who wants access to a girls’ high school locker room.
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US: School district violated transgender student’s rights
A suburban Chicago school district is violating the rights of a transgender student by refusing to allow her the unrestricted use of a girls’ locker room.
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Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert to plead guilty in hush-money case
This might ensure that any secrets from his days as a high school wrestling coach are never revealed publicly.
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School won’t comply with order regarding transgender student
A suburban Chicago school district is refusing to honor a federal ruling that allows transgender students into the locker room of their student’s preferred gender.
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Chicago to allow health coverage for gender reassignment surgery (UPDATED)
“Chicago will ensure that transgender city employees are able to receive the medical care that they need.”
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Former music director of Chicago parish sues over anti-gay discrimination
CHICAGO — The longtime music director of a suburban Chicago parish has filed human rights complaints after he was fired earlier this year following his engagement to his same-sex partner. Colin Collette, who worked at Holy Family Catholic Church in Inverness for 17 years…
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Report: New HIV diagnoses on steady decline in Chicago
CHICAGO — Chicago health officials say new HIV diagnoses in the city have been steadily declining over the past 13 years. The Chicago Department of Public Health released a new report Monday to coincide with World AIDS Day. The report cites a 41 percent decline in new HIV cases since 2001.
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Pope Francis chooses moderate bishop to lead Chicago archdiocese
As the leader of two American dioceses, Roman Catholic Bishop Blase Cupich has staked out a firm position in the middle of the road. He has spoken out against same-sex marriage and against conservative hostility toward gay rights advocates. He has opposed abortion, while urging parishioners and priests to have patience, not disdain, for those who disagree…