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Red Cross implements FDA policy allowing more gay and bisexual men to donate blood

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood after the American Red Cross announced Monday it would follow recent guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA issued guidelines in May stating that all potential blood donors must... Read More.

FDA drops blood donation restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Food and Drug Administration has dropped all restrictions specific to gay and bisexual men donating blood, a move long anticipated by public health experts and gay rights activists.The new guidance, first proposed in January and finalized Thursday, will not restrict donations based... Read More.

FDA proposes allowing gay and bisexual monogamous men to donate blood

Friday, January 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday it will ease blood donation restrictions on gay and bisexual men, allowing those in monogamous relationships to donate.The policy change comes after years of urging by public health experts, blood banks and LGBTQ advocacy... Read More.

How FDA’s forthcoming blood donor policy change could help address stigma about gay and bisexual men

Thursday, December 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering updating its blood donation policy, which currently places some restrictions on blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men.In a statement, an FDA spokesperson said, "While we can't comment on what might be... Read More.

‘Heartstopper’ star Kit Connor says he felt “forced” to come out as bisexual

Tuesday, November 1 by ABC News

Heartstopper star Kit Connor came out as bisexual on Monday night, saying he felt he was forced to address his sexuality.The actor, who portrays bisexual character Nick Nelson on the popular Netflix show, made a rare tweet in which he addressed... Read More.

‘King Richard’ star Aunjanue Ellis opens up about being bisexual

Thursday, June 2 by ABC News

King Richard star Aunjanue Ellis is living her true, authentic life, revealing in a new interview with Variety that she's bisexual.Although the news isn't news to those close to the actress, her sexuality wasn't something that had been in the media before and the... Read More.