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Latino People With HIV Experience Stigma and Health Care Discrimination

Nearly a quarter reported discrimination when seeking health care, such as not being listened to or treated with respect.

Detainees Dread COVID While Awaiting Immigration Hearings

At least 11 people have died from COVID-19 while in ICE custody, but advocates say that may be an underestimate.
First Lady Jill Biden listens to personal HIV stories while visiting Panama in May 2022.

Jill Biden Visits HIV Shelter in Panama, Announces $80.9M in AIDS Funds

The U.S. funding arrives from PEPFAR and goes to the Americas; $12.2 million is being directed to HIV services in Panama.

Leaked SCOTUS Ruling: “We’re Down but by No Means Out of This Fight”

People with HIV, medical societies and women’s health organizations sound off on the SCOTUS draft that proposes to overrule Roe v. Wade.

What’s New in the Updated National HIV/AIDS Strategy?

For starters, the five-year National HIV/AIDS Strategy centers people living with HIV and addresses racism. These six elements stand out.

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New Zealand Lifts HIV Travel Restrictions: “It’s a Proud Moment”

People with HIV can now apply for visas and move to New Zealand. These other countries still impose restrictions.

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Despite being disproportionately affected by HIV, many Latinos living with the virus are thriving.
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Aid for AIDS Wants Your Unused HIV Meds, Now More Than Ever

Donations dropped 70% due to COVID-19, and Americans on HIV treatment today have fewer unused meds, says the nonprofit’s founder.
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Are Gay and Bi Latino Men With HIV Engaging in Care?

A three-city survey of gay and bisexual Latino men living with HIV offers insight on treatment adherence and more.

In Seattle, a Giant X Marks the AIDS Memorial Spot

Check out The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway in Seattle—and learn why there’s a huge X sculpture made of speakers! [SLIDESHOW]

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ICE Urged to Release Transgender and HIV-Positive Asylum Seekers

“Transgender and HIV-positive people are severely suffering in U.S. immigration detention facilities,” say activist groups.
Representative Cori Bush (D–Missouri) was sworn in January 3, 2021.

Spotlighting Eight Potential HIV Champions in the 117th Congress

Ending HIV requires lawmakers in Congress dedicated to health equity, racial justice, sex education, housing and more.

Lawsuit Is Filed Against Trump Ban on LGBT and HIV-Positive Asylum Seekers

If the asylum ban goes forward, “the U.S. will deport countless LGBTQ and HIV-positive refugees back to persecution, torture and death.”

Tracking COVID’s Spread Inside a Tight-Knit Latino Community

People fighting the spread of COVID-19 face many unique challenges when doing contact tracing among low-income Latino immigrants.
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