It's 2013. Though federal civil marriage rights for same-sex couples hasn't yet been achieved, we still hoped that we wouldn't have to write a story like this once, let alone twice in a span of a month. 

Lon Watts and his partner of 34 years, Jim, have been torn apart and banned from seeing each other again by Jim's sister. In addition to splitting them up, the sister took their house, sold it, and took control of Jim's health care and finances. 

The sickening story we wouldn't be writing about if marriage equality was the law of the land, after the break. 

Responding to an inquiry from the HRC, the Department of Health and Human Services has pointed out that the Affordable Healthcare Act (aka "Obamacare") does prohibit discrimination based on gender identity. Details follow. 

With all the noise and tantrums emitted from the right wing today following the Supreme Court's major ruling in support of President Obama's Affordable Care Act, it's important to not let the hiss drown out what the decision means for the LGBT community.

Some of the top gay organizations react to the big news, after the jump. 

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has just released two hilarious new spots for the gays!

Check out their latest campaign, "In Real Life There Is No STD Fairy!" after the jump!

The L.A. City Council has turned in their final vote on the issue of mandatory condoms in porn. Details after the jump.

Known for its innovation and progressive tilt, it's no surprise that Google has finally extended healthcare benefits to our transgender community members that often have specific medical needs. Details about the benefits after the jump.

You read that correctly folks. After the jump, learn all about about one man's plight that began three years ago.

While thousands of people worldwide are occupying their city's downtown and financial districts over issues with banking and corporate control, the nation's largest bank is, at least, trying to do something right for one sector of society. Details after the jump.

After an actor in the stable of bareback porn production company Brazzers allegedly became HIV positive during a shoot, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation decided to scour the public health laws of Florida, the state in which the company operates, for hint of a complaint-worthy violation. What they found is a loophole that they believe allows them to file a complaint for a "sanity nuisance." Details follow.

Of 17 hospitals ranked the top in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, 14 were celebrated by Human Rights Campaign on the 2011 Healthcare Equality Index. Details follow. 

Once we get over the shock of the numbers, can we use the research showing higher reported cancer rates among gay men in our fight to end healthcare disparities?!

California’s Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) held a meeting last week to discuss altering its rules on condom usage in the adult film industry.