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Advocates Born With HIV Face Ongoing Challenges
Bill to Repeal HIV Discrimination Reintroduced in Congress
AIDS Coalition Issues Statement of HIV Risk When Undetectable
From left: Kristen Ries and Maggie Snyder in “Quiet Heroes”

This Lesbian Couple Treated People With AIDS in the 1980s [VIDEO]

In all of Utah, they were the only source of medical care. The Logo documentary “Quiet Heroes” tells their story.

#LivingwithHIVwhileBlack

In this racially charged environment, how does one find value in managing HIV care?
A Spanish version of the campaign

CDC’s “Let’s Stop HIV Together” Campaign Launches in Spanish [VIDEOS]

The campaign seeks to fight HIV-related stigma.

Advocates Announce First National Meeting on Viral Hepatitis Criminalization

The Center for HIV Law and Policy, the Harm Reduction Coalition and the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable are behind the effort.
Hernando Umana's August 20 Instagram post

Broadway Belter Reveals His HIV Status in an Inspiring Instagram Post

“I, Hernando Umana, am a proud gay man LIVING with HIV. F--k that feels good to say.”
A Spanish version of the campaign

Let’s Stop HIV Stigma

A CDC campaign returns with new faces and a timeless message.

Why Do Some Gay and Bi Men Stigmatize PrEP Users?

A focus-group-based study parsed men’s attitudes about pre-exposure prophylaxis.

International Conference on Stigma

Standing Together Against Stigma

POZ Poll: Have you ever experienced HIV discrimination from a store or business?

Nikko Briteramos filed an HIV-related discrimination lawsuit.

Cutting HIV Stigma in Black Barbershops and Communities [VIDEO]

The public education campaign comes on the heels of an HIV discrimination lawsuit.
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Data on Thousands With HIV Left on Unprotected Computer Server [VIDEO]

These Tennesseans “are scared to death that their family and friends are going to find out they are positive.”

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Where Did NYC Bury Those Lost to AIDS in the ’80s and ’90s?

An important part of HIV history lies in the mass graves of Hart Island.

2 Lawsuits in Ohio Over CVS Mailings That Revealed HIV Info

In a third case, an ADAP client is suing the state for forcing him to get meds through the CVS pharmacy.

Women Likely Shy Away From PrEP Because of Fear of Stigma

This is according to a recent survey of Planned Parenthood patients in Connecticut.

About That Awful AIDS Op-Ed in The New York Times…

Don’t miss these responses from seasoned activists and experts—including Peter Staley’s 31-point rebuttal in tweets.
Detail of an image from the “Where Love Is Illegal” project

These Powerful Photos and Stories Portray HIV and LGBT Stigma

Photographer Robin Hammond’s work gets highlighted by rock icon Elton John in The New York Times.
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