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Severe liver problems. Severe liver problems may happen in people who take
GENVOYA. In some cases, these liver problems can lead to death. Your liver may become
large and you may develop fat in your liver.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any
of the following symptoms of liver problems:
your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice)
dark tea-colored urine
light-colored bowel movements (stools)
loss of appetite for several days or longer
nausea
stomach pain
You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis or severe liver problems if you are
female, very overweight (obese), or have been taking GENVOYA for a long time.
Worsening of Hepatitis B infection. GENVOYA is not for use to treat chronic hepatitis B
virus (HBV). If you have HBV infection and take GENVOYA, your HBV may get worse (flareup) if you stop taking GENVOYA. A flare-up is when your HBV infection suddenly returns
in a worse way than before.
Do not run out of GENVOYA. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider
before your GENVOYA is all gone.
Do not stop taking GENVOYA without first talking to your healthcare provider.
If you stop taking GENVOYA, your healthcare provider will need to check your health
often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection.
Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have
after you stop taking GENVOYA.
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What is GENVOYA?
GENVOYA is a prescription medicine that is used without other HIV-1 medicines to
treat HIV-1 in people 12 years of age and older:
who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or
to replace their current HIV-1 medicines in people who have been on the same HIV-1
medicines for at least 6 months, have an amount of HIV-1 in their blood (viral load)
that is less than 50 copies/mL, and have never failed past HIV-1 treatment
HIV-1 is the virus that causes AIDS.
GENVOYA contains the prescription medicines elvitegravir (VITEKTA), cobicistat
(TYBOST), emtricitabine (EMTRIVA) and tenofovir alafenamide.
It is not known if GENVOYA is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age.
When used to treat HIV-1 infection, GENVOYA may:
Reduce the amount of HIV-1 in your blood.
This is called viral load.
Increase the number of CD4+ (T) cells in your blood that help fight off other infections.
Reducing the amount of HIV-1 and increasing the CD4+ (T) cells in your blood may help
improve your immune system. This may reduce your risk of death or getting infections
that can happen when your immune system is weak (opportunistic infections).
GENVOYA does not cure HIV-1 infection or AIDS. You must stay on continuous HIV-1
therapy to control HIV-1 infection and decrease HIV-related illnesses.
Avoid doing things that can spread HIV-1 infection to others:
Do not share or re-use needles or other injection equipment.
Do not share personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them, like
toothbrushes and razor blades.
Do not have any kind of sex without protection. Always practice safer sex by using
a latex or polyurethane condom to lower the chance of sexual contact with semen,
vaginal secretions, or blood.
Ask your healthcare provider if you have any questions about how to prevent passing
HIV-1 to other people.
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VITEKTA are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other
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A Montgomery County, Md., Circuit Court judge has scheduled Feb. 8 as the opening
day for the trial of Frank Oldham Jr., the former CEO of the National Association of
People with AIDS, who was indicted in September for allegedly stealing between $10,000
and $100,000 from the organization.
According to the indictment, the alleged theft took place three months before NAPWA
led for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2013. At the time of the bankruptcy ling
NAPWA announced it was going out of business 30 years after it was founded in 1983
as the nations leading organization representing people with AIDS.
At the time of the indictment, Oldham released a statement through his attorney
saying he denies the allegations and maintains his innocence.
In an atmosphere of allegations and baseless rumors, Mr. Oldham welcomes
the opportunity to defend himself against these charges and remains dedicated to
spreading awareness, expanding access, and serving the needs of the community, the
statement released by his attorney, Thomas DeGonia, said.
LOU CHIBBARO JR.
The D.C. City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to give nal approval the
Domestic Partnership Termination Recognition Amendment Act of 2015.
The legislation calls for amending the citys existing domestic partnership law to allow
couples that had domestic partnerships legally registered in another jurisdiction to
terminate those partnerships by judicial degree in the District.
Supporters say the bill will correct an unintended legal interpretation of the existing
law that prevents couples who moved to D.C. from another jurisdiction from terminating
their partnerships unless they reestablish residency in the state in which the partnership
was originally registered.
LGBT activists have said D.C.s domestic partnership law, which recognizes same-sex
and opposite-sex partnerships, has been used less frequently by same-sex couples in
recent years since same-sex marriage became legal in D.C. in 2010.
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BRONX, N.Y. A lawsuit claims that a New York City priest stole more than
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The New York Daily News reported that Rev. Peter Miqueli paid $1,000 for
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Miqueli allegedly stole the money from a fund that had been established to
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The lawsuit claims the priest also took money from a parish thrift shop and
bought drugs from a parishioner. Miqueli allegedly used the funds to pay for
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Parishioners at St. Frances de Chantal Church in the Throgs Neck neighborhood
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Ronald C. Machen Jr., formerly U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, is now
at the Wilmer Hale law rm likely on his
way to a long million-dollar-a-year career.
This is his reward for a nearly four-year
investigation of D.C. Mayor Vincent Grays
2010 campaign that never found any
wrongdoing by Mayor Gray.
Now that the investigation has been
ended by the current U.S. Attorney for
the District, Channing D. Phillips, with the
statement Based on a thorough review
of the available evidence and applicable
law, the U.S. Attorneys Oce has concluded that the admissible evidence is
likely insucient to obtain and sustain a
criminal conviction against any other individuals, we must ask whether Machen
will receive some penalty for interfering
with an election. He certainly deserves
to be cited for this or it sends the wrong
message to U.S. Attorneys across the nation as to what is acceptable practice.
$425,000 would be spent for a get-outthe-vote eort, coordinated with the ofcial Gray campaign. Gray presented the
document to Thompson, and Thompson
agreed. According to court documents,
Gray thanked him and called him Uncle.
Making the statement when he did was
clearly an abuse of his oce. Now with
the investigation dropped, Machen is facing no penalty and Gray is left to wonder
what if. That is patently unfair.
I always have and continue to believe
in the decency of Vincent Gray. I have
worked with him for years and he has always stood for what is good in people. On
the other hand my opinion of the Justice
V I E W PO I NT
It is dicult/to get the news from poems/yet men die miserably every day/for
lack/of what is found there, wrote the
poet William Carlos Williams more than a
half century ago in his poem Asphodel,
That Greeny Flower.
Today, in this time of anti-Muslim bigotry, racism, transphobia and economic inequality, we need poetry more than ever.
Not to escape the news or the world,
but to witness injustice and be a force of
hope. On Dec. 20 from 5-7 p.m., Sunday
Kind of Love, a monthly reading series at
Busboys and Poets in D.C., that has fos-
tered diversity of all kinds, been a welcoming spirit to poets and poetry lovers,
queer and hetero, and supported social
change, will celebrate its 10th anniversary
with poetry, music, cake and Champagne
at Busboys and Poets at 2021 14th St.,
N.W. Sarah Browning, director of Split
This Rock, a D.C. national poetry organization that works for social change, and
Katy Richey, a D.C.-area poet and teacher
will co-host the event. There will be an after party from 7-8 p.m. Admission is $5.
(For more info, visit Busboysandpoets.
com)
When I say Im a poet, I often get these
responses: some people are surprised:
they believe poetry is only by and for
white, able-bodied, straight, middleupper class men. Others shy away; they
think Im oering them a nutritious, but
tasteless all-tofu diet. For a decade, Sunday Kind of Love has debunked these
misperceptions.
Split This Rock started Sunday Kind
of Love when the organization was the
group D.C. Poets Against the War. Busboys had just come to the District.
We were thrilled that the new venue
Storm and a recipient of D.C.s Commission on the Arts Larry Neal Poetry Award.
I read poems about being queer and
growing up in New Jersey. After we read,
Parada Ayala, told me, I was born in El
Salvador. But I felt as if I were at your dinner table in New Jersey in the 1960s.
From the get-go, Sunday Kind of Love
has had a substantial LGBT presence. So
much rich, vibrant poetry is being written
by queer poets today that having queer
voices at the center of the series is essential, Browning said. We couldnt tell
the true stories of life in our city and our
country today without a great variety of
queer poets.
One of the earliest readings in the series was a gay Pride reading. The 10th
anniversary celebration will feature many
queer poets, including Barbara Jean Orton, Timm West, Joseph Ross and Danielle Evennou.
Dont get me wrong. Achieving true
diversity is hard, often painful work and
social change wont come in a nano-sec.
But poetry can bear witness to injustice,
and over time, change hearts and minds.
Happy anniversary, Sunday Kind of Love!
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tion of our judges. Is no presidential candidate for the White House chagrined at
our being the only national capital city on
this planet with such a distinction? Can
you imagine the outcry if those who live
in state capital cities had their representation in legislatures taken away? Unfor-
frankly on insulting.
All have heard the usual Return to
Maryland or Statehood for D.C. or Get
over it! or Ask Arlington and Alexandria to Rejoin or No Room on the Flag.
How about this one, You do not look like
a state, which is often paired with The
District of Columbia is simply too small
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on cases of injustice. From the UN Human Rights Oce global public information campaign on LGBTI equality, Free
and Equal, that has reached more than
2 billion people worldwide, to the rights
of LGBTI refugees being elevated to the
UN Security Council, the international
community has moved closer to bearing
witness to human rights challenges facing
LGBTI persons globally.
Even more, UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon
has publicly countered critics of LGBTI
rights as a Western or foreign con-
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SHARON JONES, BRIAN SETZER, RU AND KYLIE AMONG THIS YEARS HOLIDAY RELEASES
By CHRIS GERARD
Every year like clockwork, starting as early as October, were inundated with a new
batch of holiday albums.
Artists of every conceivable genre have recorded seasonal collections over the
decades, with some of them becoming timeless classics that are an integral part of the
holidays for millions. This years slate is lacking in star power, but more than makes up
for it in diversity and overall quality. Here are 10 of the best freshly cut holiday releases
of 2015 that will help make your festivities especially jolly.
INDIA.ARIE AND JOE SAMPLE CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS
Legendary jazz pianist Joe Sample was working with R&B vocalist India.Arie on what
would become Christmas with Friends when he died from mesothelioma last year. His
warm keyboards are featured on four songs, and Arie honored his memory with a cobilling and a place on the albums cover. Christmas with Friends is an elegant collection
of holiday favorites, sung beautifully by Arie and featuring an impressively diverse roster
of guests such as Michael McDonald, Brandy and Kirk Whalum. Particularly stunning is
Aries duet with gospel singer Gene Moore, Jr. on Mary Did You Know? Christmas
with Friends is the perfect soundtrack for a mellow evening at home in front of the
Christmas tree and a crackling replace.
THE BRAXTON FAMILY BRAXTON FAMILY CHRISTMAS
Tamar Braxton released her seasonal Winter Loversland album two years ago, and
now her siblings have followed suit with their own oering, Braxton Family Christmas.
Although its a brief collection at only eight songs, its festive charm makes it well worth
picking up. Even brother Michael gets in on the family act with his lovely duet with
sister Toni, Under My Christmas Tree. The ladies harmonize and switch up lead vocal
parts as they jaunt through well-known classics like This Christmas and Mary, Did You
Know and lesser-known gems like Everyday Is Christmas and Blessed New Year with
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D.C. Leather Pride is holding its Winter Solstice Ball, an event it plans to make
annual, Saturday night at 8 p.m. at the D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd., N.E.).
The D.C. Imperial Court and the D.C. Sisters are co-hosting the event,
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donated gift baskets, rae and auction items and several performances are
scheduled. The event is a holiday fundraiser for Food & Friends.
A $5 donation, which gets you ve rae tickets, is suggested. Look for its
Facebook page for more information.
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Foundry United Methodist Church (1500 16th St., N.W.) holds a children
and family Christmas Eve service from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in fellowship hall. From 8-9
p.m. there will be a time of lessons, carols and candlelight service from 8-9 p.m.
in the sanctuary. For details, visit foundryumc.org.
The Christ Church on Capitol Hill (620 G St., S.E.) has multiple Christmas Eve
services and events. At 4:30 p.m. there will be a Come as you are family service
with carols, pageant and communion. At 6:30 p.m. there will be a formal family
service with a homily, communion and music from the St. Petersburg Mens
Ensemble. At 10 p.m. the St. Petersburg Mens Ensemble will perform in the
choral prelude before the festival eucharist at 10:30 p.m. A festive reception will
follow at 11:30 p.m. with food and drink. For more details, visit washingtonparish.
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Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (3401 Nebraska Ave.,
N.W.) has many services through Christmas Eve. At 5 p.m. there will be a family
Christmas Eve service led by the children. At 7:30 p.m. there will be a candlelight
communion service. At 11 p.m. there is a candlelight service with a musical
prelude starting at 10:30 p.m. For more information, visit nationalchurch.org.
Dumbarton United Methodist Church holds a Christmas Eve child-friendly
service with a repeat of their Christmas pageant at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m. there will
be a formal Christmas Eve worship service with candles and caroling. Rev. Mary
Kay Totty will lead both services. For more information, visit dumbartonumc.org.
Rockville United Church (355 Linthicum St., Rockville, Md.) has Christmas
Eve Under the Stars, a Christmas Eve celebration, at 5 p.m. A service will be at 8
p.m. For more details, visit rockvilleunitedchurch.org.
Metropolitan Community Church of Washington (474 Ridge St., N.W.) holds
a Christmas Eve service from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit mccdc.com.
Seekers Church (276 Carroll St., N.W.) has a Christmas Eve dinner at 6 p.m.
followed by a service of lessons and carols at 7:30 p.m. Visit seekerschurch.org
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Saint Johns Episcopal Church (1525 H St., N.W.) holds a festive holy
eucharist from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information, visit stjohnsgeorgetown.org.
Washington National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) has carols by
candlelight with Rev. Mariann Budde at 6 p.m. Festival of the holy eucharist
service is at 10 p.m. Passes are required for both events. Carols by candlelight is
sold-out but passes for the 10 p.m. Holy eucharist service are still available. Visit
Nationalcathedral.org for more details.
National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Circle,N.W.) holds a Christmas
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West Side Story. Thru Jan 24.
Signature Theatre. 703-820-9771.
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The Neo-Futurists: Too Much Light
Makes the Baby Go Blind. Thru Jan
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Sons of the Prophet. Thru Dec 20. Stars
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Theater J. 202-518-9400. theaterj.org.
Guys and Dolls. Thru Dec 27. A
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Shear Madness. Ongoing.
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How to Catch A Leprechaun. Thru Dec
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A Christmas Carol. Thru Dec 31. Fords
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Savion Glover: Dance Holiday
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Step Afrika!s Magical Musical Holiday
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Atlas. 202-399-7993. stepafrika.org.
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Marriotts Ridge High School Madrigals.
Dec 19. Eric Mintel Quartet featuring
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Dec 20. National Gallery of Art.
202-737-4215. nga.gov.
Rochelle Rice. Dec 18. Strathmore.
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NSO: Handels Messiah. Thru Dec 20.
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Taste of the Holidays. Dec 18. GW
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The Season Bids Us. Dec 18-Dec 23.
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Christmas with Nova Y. Payton and
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Bobby Brown. Dec 18. Howard Theatre.
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Handels Messiah. Dec 19-Dec 20.
National Philharmonic at Strathmore.
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Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in
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Christmas with the Consort. Dec 20.
Washington Bach Consort. National
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A Choral Arts Christmas. Thru Dec 24.
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National Gallery of Art. The Serial
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Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of
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202-737-4215. nga.gov.
National Archives. Spirited
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Museum of Women in the Arts.
Esther Bubley Up Front. Thru Jan 17.
Pathmakers. Thru Feb 28. 202-783-5000.
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Thru Jan 31. 301-809-0440. pgaamcc.org.
Sandy Spring Museum. Weaving
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Smithsonian Anacostia Museum. Hand
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Alexas Empanadas, Vigilante Coee Co.,
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visitdowntownholidaymarket.com.
Gay District meets at the D.C. Center
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p.m. The facilitated group discussion
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awareness of community events for LGBT
men between the ages of 18-35 in the D.C.
area. For more details, visit thedccenter.
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Number Nine (1435 P St., N.W.) hosts a
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Burgundy Crescent, a gay volunteer
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the Falls Church PetSmart (6100 Arlington
Blvd., Falls Church, Va.) at 11:45 a.m.
today. You will be paired with a dog on a
leash to walk around and play with. Wear
casual clothes. For more information,
visit burgundycrescent.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
The D.C. Eagle (3701 Benning Rd.,
N.E.), D.C. Imperial Court and the D.C.
Sisters host its Winter Solstice Ball tonight
at 8 p.m. There will be performances,
demonstrations and auction items.
Kristina Kelly will emcee. There will also
be a fundraiser for Food & Friends.
For more details, visit facebook.com/
dcleatherpride.
Safari D.C. (4306 Georgia Ave., N.W.)
hosts Raw Silk: a disco dance party
tonight at 10 p.m. DJ Soulvester, DJ
Giogrio Monrose and DJ Sissyt will spin.
For more information, search Raw Silk: a
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Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.) hosts Bare:
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SUNDAY, DEC. 20
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
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MONDAY, DEC. 21
John Waters brings his one-man
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tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50.
For more details, visit birchmere.com.
The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.)
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community. Older LGBT adults can
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thedccenter.org.
Us Helping Us (3636 Georgia Ave.,
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Nellies Sports Bar (900 U St., N.W.)
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For more information, visit facebook.
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Genderqueer D.C. holds a discussion
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The Lambda Bridge Club meets
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Nice Jewish Girls, a Jewish lesbian
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Sala Thai Restaurant (1301 U St., N.W.)
at 6 p.m. RSVP is required for the dinner.
Email Heather Alpem at heather.alpem@
gmail.com to RSVP. For more details, visit
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