Black Americans are disproportionately criminalized for living with HIV. Here's how
Through "heightened surveillance, arrest, and conviction," Black Americans are more likely to be criminalized for their HIV.
February 06 2026 4:26 PM
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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocacy for all.
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January 28 2026 10:02 AM
HIV-positive men stage 'Kiss-In' protest at U.S.-Mexico border
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Trump's orders prompt CDC to erase HIV resources
Due to a new order censoring "gender diversity" in health information, LGBTQ+ resources, including HIV info, will be erased from government sites.
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Plus nominated for 2025 GLAAD Media Award
The surprise nomination is already a big win for HIV awareness and those living with the manageable condition.
January 22 2025 12:42 PM
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Paris Olympics will give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, continuing long-held tradition
300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
July 15 2024 5:03 PM
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April 11 2024 7:00 AM
HIV-positive Air Force, Navy servicemembers victorious in lawsuit
The settlement will see that the two are commissioned as officers "in recognition of the status and military careers they qualified for and earned years ago."
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The real reason trans women have high HIV rates
A new CDC report reveals that discrimination against transgender women is the main cause behind adverse health trends in the group.
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Doctors are observing a person diagnosed with all three viruses within a very short window of time.
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