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Not surprisingly perhaps, I loved "Charlie's Angels" for all its campy qualities. I wasn't physically attracted to Farrah Fawcett Majors (I know it's just Farrah Fawcett now, but it's still a reflex of mine to call her by her married...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Not surprisingly perhaps, I loved "Charlie's Angels" for all its campy qualities. I wasn't physically attracted to Farrah Fawcett Majors (I know it's just Farrah Fawcett now, but it's still a reflex of mine to call her by her married... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2091 2009-06-29T20:19:08Z 2009-06-29T20:50:24Z

Forty years ago, LGBT people rioted at the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in New York City to protest harassment by the police. During the LGBT Pride March on Sunday, June 28, I was among the million or so people...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Forty years ago, LGBT people rioted at the Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street in New York City to protest harassment by the police. During the LGBT Pride March on Sunday, June 28, I was among the million or so people... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2083 2009-06-25T21:25:25Z 2009-06-25T21:39:02Z

In commemoration of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) relaunched latinoaids.org, its main website. It's a great improvement from their old website."Latinos are accessing the Internet in record numbers and our new website...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol In commemoration of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) relaunched latinoaids.org, its main website. It's a great improvement from their old website."Latinos are accessing the Internet in record numbers and our new website... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2076 2009-06-22T14:33:38Z 2009-06-22T14:40:55Z

I was asked quite unexpectedly last week to be a guest on "Talk of the Nation" on National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss coming out as gay and HIV positive. One of their researchers liked the article ("Coming Out...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol I was asked quite unexpectedly last week to be a guest on "Talk of the Nation" on National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss coming out as gay and HIV positive. One of their researchers liked the article ("Coming Out... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2057 2009-06-11T14:33:11Z 2009-06-11T15:18:37Z

Advocacy works, even in journalism. Chris Crain, a well-known former editor of LGBT publications and the founding author of the Citizen Crain blog, provides fresh evidence. He took a months-long break from his blog, but has since returned. Here's an...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Advocacy works, even in journalism. Chris Crain, a well-known former editor of LGBT publications and the founding author of the Citizen Crain blog, provides fresh evidence. He took a months-long break from his blog, but has since returned. Here's an... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2045 2009-06-03T15:11:00Z 2009-06-04T12:35:32Z

President Obama on Monday, June 1, released a statement proclaiming June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. It's an inspiring proclamation for LGBT civil rights, including "supporting civil unions and federal rights for LGBT couples" but not...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol President Obama on Monday, June 1, released a statement proclaiming June 2009 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. It's an inspiring proclamation for LGBT civil rights, including "supporting civil unions and federal rights for LGBT couples" but not... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2041 2009-06-02T16:36:00Z 2009-06-02T16:45:11Z

The Bi Writers Association (BWA) on Saturday, May 30, hosted the inaugural National Summit on Putting the "B" in LGBT at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York City.The all-day event was an impressive gathering of...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol The Bi Writers Association (BWA) on Saturday, May 30, hosted the inaugural National Summit on Putting the "B" in LGBT at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York City.The all-day event was an impressive gathering of... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2034 2009-05-28T16:14:00Z 2009-06-02T14:59:30Z

Raul Hernandez--a Cuban-born, HIV-positive gay man--applied for asylum in the United States under the Cuban Adjustment Act, but was denied because of his HIV status. He has now applied for U.S. political asylum without consideration under the Cuban Adjustment Act,...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Raul Hernandez--a Cuban-born, HIV-positive gay man--applied for asylum in the United States under the Cuban Adjustment Act, but was denied because of his HIV status. He has now applied for U.S. political asylum without consideration under the Cuban Adjustment Act,... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2028 2009-05-25T22:27:00Z 2009-05-26T16:01:42Z

Memorial Day is intended to remember the men and women who gave their lives for this country. As a former Marine, I salute their service. I have only the highest respect for them in making the ultimate sacrifice.As a gay,...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Memorial Day is intended to remember the men and women who gave their lives for this country. As a former Marine, I salute their service. I have only the highest respect for them in making the ultimate sacrifice.As a gay,... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2023 2009-05-21T17:43:00Z 2009-05-21T17:56:00Z

In the spirit of The Denver Principles (a manifesto of self-empowerment written by AIDS activists in 1983), a new set of guidelines have emerged for the LGBT civil rights movement: The Dallas Principles. Here's info from their website: On May...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol In the spirit of The Denver Principles (a manifesto of self-empowerment written by AIDS activists in 1983), a new set of guidelines have emerged for the LGBT civil rights movement: The Dallas Principles. Here's info from their website: On May... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.2009 2009-05-15T21:26:00Z 2009-05-15T21:28:07Z

Cielo Latino 2009 was great! Congratulations to the Latino Commission on AIDS for such a successful event. This 14th annual national fundraiser on May 12 was one to remember.Among the distinguished attendees: Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza; actress Lupi Ontiveros;...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol Cielo Latino 2009 was great! Congratulations to the Latino Commission on AIDS for such a successful event. This 14th annual national fundraiser on May 12 was one to remember.Among the distinguished attendees: Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza; actress Lupi Ontiveros;... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.1941 2009-05-12T17:04:00Z 2009-05-12T17:25:16Z

I love the Pet Shop Boys. Apparently, so does well-known gay, HIV-positive author and former POZ contributor Andrew Sullivan. He interviewed band members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe for the June/July 2009 issue of OUT magazine. The interview covers their...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol I love the Pet Shop Boys. Apparently, so does well-known gay, HIV-positive author and former POZ contributor Andrew Sullivan. He interviewed band members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe for the June/July 2009 issue of OUT magazine. The interview covers their... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.1933 2009-05-07T17:13:00Z 2009-05-07T17:59:04Z

I believe fear is what fuels stigma. Unfortunately, fresh evidence to support my belief is being seen in Mexico, according to The Associated Press. Mexicans are discriminating against their fellow citizens who have had or are suspected to have had...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol I believe fear is what fuels stigma. Unfortunately, fresh evidence to support my belief is being seen in Mexico, according to The Associated Press. Mexicans are discriminating against their fellow citizens who have had or are suspected to have had... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.1931 2009-05-06T16:48:00Z 2009-05-06T21:17:11Z

The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) is the largest national organization dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS in the Latino community in the United States. So it makes sense that the LCOA 14th annual national fundraiser also is the largest of its...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol The Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA) is the largest national organization dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS in the Latino community in the United States. So it makes sense that the LCOA 14th annual national fundraiser also is the largest of its... tag:blogs.poz.com,2009:/oriol//30.1921 2009-05-01T17:57:00Z 2009-05-01T18:00:14Z

WhiteHouse.gov, the official website of the Obama administration, has deleted almost all references to HIV/AIDS. The Civil Rights section of the site has no HIV/AIDS references, although as recently as two days ago it had two long paragraphs of...

Oriol R. Gutierrez Jr. http://blogs.poz.com/oriol WhiteHouse.gov, the official website of the Obama administration, has deleted almost all references to HIV/AIDS. The Civil Rights section of the site has no HIV/AIDS references, although as recently as two days ago it had two long paragraphs of...