Why Won't the FDA Let Me Donate Blood?
Category: QUEER VOICES
On 9/11, after the towers fell to ash, I headed toward the New York Blood Center. I faced one of the most acute moral quandaries I've yet to confront: Do I lie about my identity to help my fellow brothers and sisters, or do I stay true to myself and know that the Red Cross would, by law, dispose of my blood?
By Daniel Penchina, ContributorPublic Policy and Advocacy Strategist, 2014-12-20