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“Though the FDA recently updated its guidance for such donations, he said that “even the new relaxed rules require gay men to abstain from sex for three months, whether they’re in a monogamous relationship or not, before giving blood.” Such restrictions, which don’t apply to heterosexual people, value “stigma over science,” Cohen added. Cohen’s remarks drew praise from GLAAD and other LGBTQ advocacy groups.”

Andy Cohen Shreds ‘Discriminatory’ Rule Limiting Gay Men From Donating Blood
The Bravo host was among the first stars to go public about his COVID-19 diagnosis and is now eager to help others with the disease.
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April 24, 2020 at 07:00PM

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“8 of last year’s 10 most challenged books had one thing in common: LGBTQ content”

8 of last year’s 10 most challenged books had one thing in common: LGBTQ content
It’s clear that the days of censoring books are far from over. And while sex, magic and curse words are all reasons books are still being banned, it’s LGBTQ stories that now top the list of challenged books.
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Post from Facebook PFLAG Johns Creek, GA – https://ift.tt/2h9VnkL
April 21, 2020 at 09:00PM

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TEENS! Join our VIRTUAL Support Group Meeting for TEENS this Thursday. Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies. 8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17. WHEN: Thursday, April 23 7 – 8:30 PM WHERE: Zoom live video webinar Remind your teen friends and teen allies! RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP. https://bit.ly/3a9JntR PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is here for you! Providing free and confidential support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, and their parents, families, and friends in the North Atlanta metro area. We know it can be intimidating, if not frightening, at first to share personal, real life struggles with strangers. Please know that you do not have to speak unless and until you feel comfortable. Some people just come and listen to others’ stories. Sometimes part of the process, especially in the beginning, is to just listen to others who have been where you are. PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is a safe space! And it’s OK to cry (We have plenty of tissues on hand!).

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_OhFTgJAAA/ TEENS! Join our VIRTUAL Support Group Meeting for TEENS this Thursday.

Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies. 8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17.

WHEN:
Thursday, April 23
7 – 8:30 PM

WHERE:
Zoom live video webinar

Remind your teen friends and teen allies!

RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP.

https://bit.ly/3a9JntR

PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is here for you! Providing free and confidential support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, and their parents, families, and friends in the North Atlanta metro area.

We know it can be intimidating, if not frightening, at first to share personal, real life struggles with strangers. Please know that you do not have to speak unless and until you feel comfortable. Some people just come and listen to others’ stories. Sometimes part of the process, especially in the beginning, is to just listen to others who have been where you are. PFLAG JOHNS CREEK is a safe space! And it’s OK to cry (We have plenty of tissues on hand!).

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Join us this week! VIRTUAL Support Group Meetings for Adults & Teens. RSVP is required! So act now. We’re happy to announce two upcoming video webinar support group meetings using Zoom: (1) Parents/friends/allies and LGBTQ+ ADULTS (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth and for LGBTQ+ adults. We’ll breakout into separate groups once the meeting gets underway. ADULTS: Tuesday, April 21 7 – 8:30 PM — (2) LGBTQ+ TEENS – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17). TEENS: Thursday, April 23 7 – 8:30 PM — Meetings will be conducted by live video webinar using Zoom. RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP. https://bit.ly/3a9JntR

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_LtjaCJVCh/ Join us this week! VIRTUAL Support Group Meetings for Adults & Teens.

RSVP is required! So act now.

We’re happy to announce two upcoming video webinar support group meetings using Zoom: (1) Parents/friends/allies and LGBTQ+ ADULTS (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth and for LGBTQ+ adults. We’ll breakout into separate groups once the meeting gets underway.

ADULTS:
Tuesday, April 21
7 – 8:30 PM — (2) LGBTQ+ TEENS – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17). TEENS:
Thursday, April 23
7 – 8:30 PM — Meetings will be conducted by live video webinar using Zoom.

RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP.

https://bit.ly/3a9JntR

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PFLAG Johns Creek – VIRTUAL Support Group Meetings for Adults & Teens RSVP is required! So act now. We’re happy to announce two upcoming video webinar support group meetings using Zoom: (1) Parents/friends/allies and LGBTQ+ ADULTS (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth and for LGBTQ+ adults. We’ll breakout into separate groups once the meeting gets underway. ADULTS: Tuesday, April 21 7 – 8:30 PM (2) LGBTQ+ TEENS – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17). TEENS: Thursday, April 23 7 – 8:30 PM Meetings will be conducted by live video webinar using Zoom. RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP. https://bit.ly/3a9JntR

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_IMWJWJHMo/ PFLAG Johns Creek – VIRTUAL Support Group Meetings for Adults & Teens

RSVP is required! So act now.

We’re happy to announce two upcoming video webinar support group meetings using Zoom: (1) Parents/friends/allies and LGBTQ+ ADULTS (ages 18 and up) – Support/discussion for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ adults or youth and for LGBTQ+ adults. We’ll breakout into separate groups once the meeting gets underway.

ADULTS:
Tuesday, April 21
7 – 8:30 PM (2) LGBTQ+ TEENS – Support/discussion for LGBTQ+ teens and their teen friends/allies (8th grade and up; minimum age 13, maximum age 17). TEENS:
Thursday, April 23
7 – 8:30 PM

Meetings will be conducted by live video webinar using Zoom.

RSVP IS REQUIRED! Click the link below to get details and to RSVP.

https://bit.ly/3a9JntR

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#Repost @pflagsandysprings ・・・ It’s official – PFLAG Sandy Springs is here, serving the Perimeter area in North Atlanta! Whether you’re a teen, parent, adult or an ally who’d like to volunteer for the #LGBTQIA community, we’re here for you. In times of uncertainty, we need to focus on building up communities where people can come together for support, comfort, and in some cases, just to feel a little less alone. That’s why it’s now more important than ever for PFLAG Sandy Springs to stand up as its own chapter, and even though this isn’t the best of times, we stand strong as a place to service you! Stay tuned to our channel as we keep you updated on virtual support groups, social events and more. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month 7 – 8:30pm and we’ll be meeting virtually starting in May. DM us if you’d like to be added to our email list so you can get the invite. #pflag #pflagsandysprings #loveislove

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_EXAMzpytn/ #Repost @pflagsandysprings
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It’s official – PFLAG Sandy Springs is here, serving the Perimeter area in North Atlanta! Whether you’re a teen, parent, adult or an ally who’d like to volunteer for the #LGBTQIA community, we’re here for you.

In times of uncertainty, we need to focus on building up communities where people can come together for support, comfort, and in some cases, just to feel a little less alone. That’s why it’s now more important than ever for PFLAG Sandy Springs to stand up as its own chapter, and even though this isn’t the best of times, we stand strong as a place to service you!
Stay tuned to our channel as we keep you updated on virtual support groups, social events and more. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month 7 – 8:30pm and we’ll be meeting virtually starting in May. DM us if you’d like to be added to our email list so you can get the invite. #pflag #pflagsandysprings #loveislove

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Tickets are still available for the Camp Lightbulb Presents Virtual Camp this weekend for LGBTQ+ youth! For more information and to sign up, visit their website at camplightbulb.org. – #Repost @camplightbulb ・・・ Camp Lightbulb is still open for registration of our Virtual Camp on April 18th & 19th – peep the activities we have planned. Have you signed up yet? Find your #rainbowtribe with us, because we are #bettertogether when we stay connected. ???? • • • • #camplightbulb #summercamp #gaycamp #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqteens #lgbtqyouth #lesbian #gay #bisexual #trans #queer #questioning #nonbinary

from Instagram: https://instagr.am/p/B_EWyNSJ2UR/ Tickets are still available for the Camp Lightbulb Presents Virtual Camp this weekend for LGBTQ+ youth!
For more information and to sign up, visit their website at camplightbulb.org.
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#Repost @camplightbulb
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Camp Lightbulb is still open for registration of our Virtual Camp on April 18th & 19th – peep the activities we have planned. Have you signed up yet? Find your #rainbowtribe with us, because we are #bettertogether when we stay connected. ????
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#camplightbulb #summercamp #gaycamp #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqteens #lgbtqyouth #lesbian #gay #bisexual #trans #queer #questioning #nonbinary
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