HIV and AIDS

HIV Mystery: Solved?

HIV Mystery: Solved? HIV Mystery: Solved?

A remarkable new therapy could finally stop the virus’s spread in the US. But first, it’s gotta work for the people most at risk.

Feb 25, 2016 / Feature / Tim Murphy

Reggie Batiste, program manager with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, administers a free HIV test as part of National HIV Testing Day in Atlanta.

Trans Sex Workers Are 25 Times More Likely to Be HIV Positive Than the General Population Trans Sex Workers Are 25 Times More Likely to Be HIV Positive Than the General Population

Here’s what can be done to push back against this unacceptable trend.

Dec 16, 2015 / Michelle Chen

In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive

In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive In 2015, You Can Still Get Arrested for Spitting if You’re HIV-Positive

156,000 of the 1.2 million Americans living with HIV are undiagnosed—so why do we have outdated laws that encourage ignorance?

Dec 2, 2015 / John Knefel

Martin Shkreli Is Just a Tiny Part of a Huge Problem

Martin Shkreli Is Just a Tiny Part of a Huge Problem Martin Shkreli Is Just a Tiny Part of a Huge Problem

Americans were outraged over his 5,000 percent price hike of a life-saving drug. They should see what Big Pharma has in store.

Sep 25, 2015 / Gregg Gonsalves

Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins

Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins Now the Real Obamacare Fight Begins

Three things we need right now if the Affordable Care Act is going to create a functioning and equitable healthcare system.

Jun 25, 2015 / Kai Wright

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem ‘Masturbation Will Lead to Homosexuality’: China’s LGBT Sex-Ed Problem

When it comes to the birds and the bees, LGBT Chinese students remain in the dark.

Apr 2, 2015 / Cole Delbyck

Indiana Governor Mike Pence

The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen The Indiana HIV Crisis Didn’t Have to Happen

Needle exchange programs save lives. So why are they illegal in 23 states?

Apr 1, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money

Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money Anti-Gay, Anti-Choice Children’s AIDS Fund Still Raking In Taxpayer Money

Newly filed documents reveal that the controversial evangelical organization is still getting federal funds to provide HIV prevention programs in Uganda and Zambia.

Dec 1, 2014 / Andy Kopsa

Obama’s Evangelical Gravy Train

Obama’s Evangelical Gravy Train Obama’s Evangelical Gravy Train

Despite the president’s promise to cut funding to discredited HIV and pregnancy prevention programs, taxpayer dollars are still bankrolling anti-gay, anti-choice conservative relig...

Jul 8, 2014 / Andy Kopsa

The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic

The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic The Deep South Is the Latest Epicenter of the HIV Epidemic

America’s HIV epidemic is concentrated and most deadly in the Southern states, but two policies could have a profound effect on the illness. 

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

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