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College Wrestler Sentenced to 30 Years in HIV Case Is Now Free
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Criminalization 101

New Guidance on Prosecuting HIV Crimes in New Jersey

In stressing U=U, New Jersey’s acting attorney general wants to ensure that no one living with HIV is charged unjustly.
HIV advocate Robert Suttle displays his driver’s license during an AIDS conference presentation

Supreme Court Declines Case of “SEX OFFENDER” Stamp on Driver’s Licenses

In 2020, a Louisiana court struck down a law requiring “sex offender” be stamped on IDs, including in HIV crimes; that ruling prevails.
HIV unmuted episode 4 - HIV is not a crime

HIV Unmuted - HIV Is Not a Crime

In this episode, we hear how unjust laws have forever changed the lives of three people and what must be done to end criminalization of HIV.

National Survey to Assess Attitudes on HIV Criminalization Among PLHIV

This study of people living with HIV is conducted by The Henne Group in conjunction with Sero Project along with a broad range of partners.

To Improve HIV Outcomes, Protect Queer Rights and Prosecute Gender-Based Violence

A large international study suggests that changing policies may improve access to HIV treatment and viral suppression.
The Sero staff behind HINAC4 (left to right): Tami Haught, Steven Bryson, Xavier Morales, Kamaria Laffrey, Sean Strub, Cindy Stine, Gonzalo Aburto and Kevin Lish

Breaking HIV Laws: A Roundup of Efforts to Decriminalize HIV

Plus: Watch videos from this year’s HIV is Not a Crime (HINAC) virtual conference.
Timothy Jackson of AIDS Foundation Chicago helped lead efforts to repeal HIV crime laws in Illinois.

UPDATE: Illinois Governor Signs Bill to Repeal HIV Crime Laws

The bill takes effect immediately and makes Illinois the second state, after California, to decriminalize HIV.

Missouri Takes “a Really Strong Step” in Updating Its HIV Crime Laws

Missouri’s governor signs a bill that lowers the penalty of HIV exposure and transmission.

Gay Man in Mexico Murdered After Disclosing His HIV

In a separate reported case, a man in Mexico City was arrested for nondisclosure after his girlfriend found his HIV meds.
AIDS United CEO Jesse Milan Jr. delivers the virtual keynote address at AMSA Convention 2020

What an HIV Leader Told U.S. Senators About LGBTQ Issues

AIDS United’s Jesse Milan Jr. spoke with 16 senators about HIV lessons that apply to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what he told them.

Police Seek Mom Who Allegedly Refused to Give Her Infant HIV Meds

The St. Louis woman, who tested HIV positive while pregnant, is accused of child abuse or neglect.

How to Bust Whorephobia While Embracing LGBTQ Pride

Respect sex workers’ place in the HIV movement and LGBTQ Pride—and decriminalize sex work.
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak at a Las Vegas Pride Festival in June 2021.

Nevada Updates Its HIV Crime Laws, Allows PrEP and PEP Access at Pharmacies

Nevada’s governor signed four LGBTQ- and HIV-related bills into law during a Pride celebration in Las Vegas.
Monique Howell

Outside the Box

Monique Howell uses her experience to help those who are newly diagnosed and to also make them aware of unjust HIV criminalization laws.
Image from NYHAAD 2021’s Call to Action to repeal HIV discrimination

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2021

#NYHAAD is Saturday, April 10, and youth HIV advocates want your help to repeal HIV discrimination. Here’s their plan.
Nushawn Williams was photographed at Clinton Correctional Facility for the August 2000 issue of POZ.

Fighting for Nushawn

Bryan C. Jones shares why he cofounded a coalition to help a Black man who was labeled an AIDS monster in the ’90s.
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