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What World AIDS Day Means to Me

This year for World AIDS Day we asked 31 of our favorite people in the world what the day means to them. 

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Stigma

The Next Cycle of Gus Kenworthy's Life May Be His Greatest

He conquered the slopes, Olympic Games, and homophobia in sports. Now, the American skier is setting his sights on HIV.

Drug Resistant Shigella Outbreak Among Gay Men Warns Health Officials
Treatment

Drug-Resistant Shigella Cases Are Increasing Among Queer Men

Shigella can be especially serious in HIV-positive people with a low CD4 count.

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Activism

This Colorado Housewife Is Challenging Stigma One Podcast At A Time

Davina Conner's podcast helps women and moms with HIV cope.

Anna Fowlkes
People

#7 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Anna E. Fowlkes

Diagnosed at 59, Anna Fowlkes represents older Americans having to navigate aging and HIV.

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People

#8 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Adrian Neil Jr.

From a CD4 count of 2 to undetectable: how one man’s HIV journey led him to become a community leader.

Jasán Ward
People

#11 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Jasán Ward

Jasán Ward leads the way for LGBTQ people of color, particularly those living with or at risk of HIV.

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People

#12 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Kneeshe Parkinson

This long-term survivor has been a leading HIV specialist in St. Louis for decades.

Olga Irwin
People

#15 Of Our Amazing People Living With HIV: Olga Irwin

This award-winning needlepoint artist has been to D.C. more times than she can remember — often in a wheelchair
or walker.

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People

#25 Of Our Amazing People Living with HIV: Joseph Interrante

After 25 years as CEO of Nashville’s leading HIV charity, this activist turns to the next generation.

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Stigma

19-Year-Old HIV-Positive Blood Donor Kills Himself

The man, unaware of his status, had donated his blood to a pregnant woman. 

No More HIV
The Cure

Scientists Succeed In Destroying HIV In Immune Cells

Scientists at Paris’ Institut Pasteur used metabolic activity inhibitors to eliminate “reservoir” cells.

Trump Is Firing Service Members Living with HIV Just Before Christmas
News

Trump Is Firing Service Members Living with HIV Just Before Christmas

Two HIV-positive members of the United States Air Force were given discharge orders just days before the holiday season. 

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Print Issue

This MTV Star Is Getting South African Youth To Talk About HIV

Given Stuurman is breaking down barriers for queer and HIV-positive representation across the African continent.

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Stigma

The Vatican Is Now Addressing HIV Issues

In a historic move, the religious institution is expanding testing and care for HIV-positive kids.

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Activism

These Trans Sex Workers Won Grants To Help Prevent HIV

Third Wave Fund’s Sex Worker Giving Circle announces its first grantees, and it came at the right time. 

Why Do We Still Stigmatize Childhood Masturbation?
Stigma

Why Do We Still Stigmatize Childhood Masturbation?

For parents and children with questions, there is surprisingly little guidance available.

CDC: HIV Rates In Atlanta Now Officially An Epidemic
Stigma

CDC: HIV Rates In Atlanta Now Officially An Epidemic

'Downtown Atlanta is as bad as Zimbabwe.'

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I Am The First

No Longer Billy The Kid

This youth ambassador is growing up, and racking up firsts as an HIV activist.