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HIV/AIDS

Health

In The War On HIV/AIDS, E.W. Jackson Fought Every Prevention Effort But One

by David Badash ● 8:32 AM May 28, 2013
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Early in the war on HIV/AIDS, E.W. Jackson virulently opposed condom distribution, safe sex-education, health clinics in public schools, and needle exchange programs.

HIV/AIDS

Not-So-Confidential HIV Testing

by Todd Heywood at The American Independent ● 2:20 PM March 5, 2013
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The Michigan health department has been secretly collecting information on people who test for HIV at federally funded clinics. For a decade.

HIV/AIDS

Newborn Baby Cured Of HIV Say Doctors In Medical First

by David Badash ● 1:16 AM March 4, 2013
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A newborn baby has been cured of HIV in a medical first. The child, who at less than two days old had already been diagnosed with HIV with five tests, was deemed cured of HIV by the age of two and a half.

Health

Health Activists Warn Lack Of Lube Hurts HIV Prevention

by Kyle Knight ● 8:31 AM February 26, 2013
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Safer-sex messaging on condoms is universal but the generally poor availability of lubricants, and awareness of them, is hindering HIV prevention, health activists warn.

HIV/AIDS

‘If HIV Caused AIDS, Magic Johnson Would Be Dead.’ So Says Bryan Fischer, Again.

by David Badash ● 2:27 PM February 10, 2013
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Fischer, the public face of the certified anti-gay hate group, American Family Association, today, via Facebook, claimed, “If HIV caused AIDS, Magic Johnson would be dead. Doesn’t even look sick to me. How about you?”

Analysis

The Riddled Death Of Spencer Cox

by Chivas Sandage ● 1:22 PM January 12, 2013
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Chivas Sandage writes a profound tribute to Spencer Cox and challenges us to question why the man who wrote the breakthrough drug trial protocol that saved millions of lives likely died because he didn’t take his medication.

HIV/AIDS

Watch: Hillary Clinton Unveils Blueprint For AIDS-Free Generation In World AIDS Day Speech

by David Badash ● 1:17 AM December 1, 2012
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Clinton announced her Blueprint for an AIDS-Free Generation. “HIV may well be with us into the future,” Clinton said, but “the disease that it causes need not be.”

Arts

Artists For Charity To Hold Art Auction to Support HIV Positive Orphans

by Jean Ann Esselink ● 11:03 AM November 29, 2012
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Artists For Charity founded a home for HIV positive orphans no one else would help. This Saturday, World AIDS Day, you have a chance to help them.

HIV/AIDS

Naked AIDS Activists Arrested After Protesting In John Boehner’s Office

by David Badash ● 1:45 PM November 27, 2012
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Seven AIDS activists from ACT UP showed up and stripped down — fully, from the photos — to draw attention to federal budget cuts affecting HIV/AIDS funding.

Civil Rights

Infographic — I Am Gay: 5 Things I Fear

by David Badash ● 11:33 AM August 10, 2012
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The United Nations UNAIDS has released this excellent and heartbreaking infographic that details what LGBTQ people around the world are dealing with.

HIV/AIDS

Watch: Hillary Clinton Speaks At The 2012 International AIDS Conference

by David Badash ● 3:26 PM July 24, 2012
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Hillary Clinton spoke at the 2012 International AIDS Conference, announcing the United States is donating $80 million to help poor countries end new AIDS infections.

Civil Rights

President Obama Stands Before The AIDS Memorial Quilt In The White House

by David Badash ● 5:23 PM July 23, 2012
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Last week, a portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt was on display in the White House. Here is President Obama standing before the quilt.

HIV/AIDS

FDA Approves ‘First Drug Approved To Reduce The Risk Of HIV Infection’

by David Badash ● 1:24 PM July 16, 2012
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FDA announces it has approved Truvada, “the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection.”

HIV/AIDS

AIDS Vaccine Possible Before End Of This Decade, HIV Scientist Says

by David Badash ● 9:57 AM July 16, 2012
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A vaccine to protect against the AIDS virus may be available before the end of this decade, a leading HIV research scientist says. RV144 may be the answer.

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