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Editor’s Note: The news of Limbaugh’s death Wednesday to the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized people negatively impacted by his harmful rhetoric, bigotry and unceasing hate-filled broadcasts targeting those very groups of Americans over several decades is cause for a collective sigh of relief. It is also a moment to reflect on his horrific legacy and the impact of his bigotry.

Editor’s note: Former Los Angeles Blade News Editor Karen Ocamb reflects on the painful truth that is for too many in the LGBTQ+ community, especially those in their 40’s onward, a reality that they live. While some celebrity parents in this modern era enthusiastically embrace and affirm their queer children- that was hardly ever the case in years past to the point of erasure.

This World AIDS Day some of Los Angeles’ most important voices in the AIDS Crisis talk about their role in the AIDS crisis and the challenge we face in the age of Covid.  The panel included Rob Watson, Richard Zaldivar, Mary Lucey, Karen Ocamb, Thomas Davis and John J.

The Blade’s Chris Johnson beat out reporters from the New York Times, USA Today and other mainstream outlets to win Outstanding Newspaper Article. (Blade file photo by Michael Key)

Also Read: Why Are There Still So Few LGBTQ Characters in Gaming? (Guest Blog)During the ceremony, Special Recognition honors were awarded to Ryan O’Connell for his Netflix series “Special,” Philadelphia Gay News founder Mark Segal and the Blade’s Karen Ocamb.“During this era of political and cultural division, LGBTQ images in media are crucial in accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community and countering the dangerous rise in anti-LGBTQ rhetoric,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate

The Washington Blade’s Chris Johnson is nominated for Outstanding Newspaper Article and the Los Angeles Blade’s Karen Ocamb will receive special recognition at the GLAAD Media Awards next week. (Photo courtesy Ocamb)

AFER’s Jeff Zarrillo and Paul Katami, Chad Griffin, sons Elliott and Spencer, Sandy Stier and Kris Perry, LA Feb. 2012 (Photo by Karen Ocamb) 

Rep. Karen Bass with her gay LA deputy Darryn Harris during a visit to In The Meantime Men in South LA. (Photo by Karen Ocamb)

(Editor’s note: The Los Angeles Press Club recently asked journalists to submit stories about their experience covering the coronavirus pandemic. It was a contest and I’m honored to have come in as a runner-up. Here is that essay – Karen Ocamb)