Mark S. King

Mark S. King


At a Glance:

Mark S. King has been a Project Contributor since May 2010, has written 159 entries and currently lives in Atlanta, GA.

Bio

Mark S. King is an HIV poz gay blogger in recovery from meth addiction. What's not to love?

Mark has been an outspoken advocate for those living with HIV since testing positive in 1985. He produces an often comical written and video blog ("My Fabulous Disease"), is an award-winning columnist and author of "A Place Like This," chronicling his life in 1980's Los Angeles.

He attributes his longevity to taking part in his health care, the love of a good man, and double chocolate brownies made from scratch. Find out more at www.MyFabulousDisease.com.

Mark S. King: Recently Filed

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It's Not Over: Signorile Rejects LGBT 'Victory Blindness'

Filed by Mark S. King | April 19, 2015 | 4:00 PM | comments

In his new book 'It's Not Over,' ward-winning journalist and radio host Michelangelo Signorile says we must accelerate the fight for LGBT rights -- and resist the urge to grow complacent simply because nationwide marriage equality is within our grasp.Read More


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The Angry Fallout From the AHF Scandal

Filed by Mark S. King | April 10, 2015 | 12:00 PM | comments

A stunning whistleblower lawsuit against the AIDS Healthcare Foundation could have serious implications for the group's controversial head, Michael Weinstein, and its ability to provide HIV clinical services.Read More


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When Miss America Met the Biggest Star in the World

Filed by Mark S. King | March 22, 2015 | 10:00 AM | comments

"He's with Miss America," he said. "They're right behind me." We both turned as the couple rounded the corner. They entered the light of the media room and I barely kept a gasp from escaping.Read More


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Our Transgender Teachable Moment

Filed by Mark S. King | February 03, 2015 | 3:30 PM | comments

I like to consider myself an enlightened gay man. But I haven't learned much about the T in LGBT, despite the issue bubbling up throughout popular culture. My sensitivity level is long overdue for some transitioning of its own.Read More


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My Gonorrhea Nostalgia

Filed by Mark S. King | January 13, 2015 | 2:00 PM | comments

Whatever moderate concern we once had for contracting an STI (and empathy for those getting one) has been transformed into a fearsome judgment of any repercussions of gay sex, regardless of its actual threat to our health.Read More