The number of infections with the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in Germany has continued to rise. By 10 June, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) had registered 165 cases.
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Here you will find all articles in chronological order on hot topics from the community, health and politics.
Federal Government Commissioner for Queer Issues: "I take a clear stance on incitement to violence!"
On 5 January 2022, Sven Lehmann was appointed as the German government's first queer commissioner. Our author Philip Eicker met with him to talk about queer violence, acceptance in the scene and living with HIV.
Did you know that people with HIV still say they can't get a date? That they are discriminated against by doctors? Or that they are ashamed to talk about their infection? If not, then our new video is for you!
For many people with HIV, the problem is not the virus. It is rejection, marginalisation and discrimination. This is the result of the current scientific study "positive voices 2.0". Watch our video about it now!
A vocal powerhouse with strong messages: "Pink Rebel" LEOPOLD has been conquering more and more stages, podcasts and TV shows with political and militant music for some time now. Our author Michael G. Meyer had a chat with LEOPOLD.
At the Cologne office of the Bundesinteressenvertretung schwuler Senioren e. V., Jan Bockemühl advises people who want to apply for compensation for convictions under Section 175 (FRG) and Section 151 (GDR). According to estimates, 5000 people are still entitled to this. Our author Jörn Valldorf spoke to him and asked him for all the important information.
People who have been convicted under § 175 (FRG) or § 151 (GDR) have a legal right to compensation. In principle, an informal application is sufficient. However, the deadline for applying for such compensation is coming to an end. Applications can only be submitted to the Federal Office of Justice until 21 July 2022. Klaus S. found out for himself how this works and received a lot of support from BISS, the federal organisation representing the interests of gay senior citizens in Cologne.
For the first time, Max Appenroth, an openly trans* person, was elected Mr Gay Germany. We spoke to Max about the contest, trans* hostility in the gay community and Max's campaign #ProudToBeAlive.
The new album "Boyology" by Danish pop singer Asbjørn: about emancipation from a traditional male ideal, inspired by his musical role models Robyn and Lykkie Li. A review.
