RT @ajplus@twitter.com

BREAKING: The FDA updated blood donation rules for LGBTQ+ men, citing "urgent" need for blood during the pandemic. Men can donate after 3 months of no sexual activity with another man, down from 12 months.

🐦🔗: twitter.com/ajplus/status/1245

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This feels like tacit admission that the restrictions are bullshit and I'm equal parts relieved and angry about this all over again.

Bigotry wins until people get desperate; only when they need something are they willing to entertain the idea you can contribute.

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