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Two men kiss in front of U.S.-Mexico border
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HIV-positive men stage 'Kiss-In' protest at U.S.-Mexico border

Here's why HIV-positive men met at the border between the United States and Mexico yesterday to kiss.

“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative
The Switch

“I am the steward of my ship”: John Gibson rewrites his HIV narrative

The TikTok lead and fitness enthusiast shares how he turned fear into fuel after testing positive.

“So much life to live”: Eric Nieves on thriving with HIV
The Switch

“So much life to live”: Eric Nieves on thriving with HIV

The Ocean Engineering Ph.D. on how he processed his diagnosis, leaned into his passions, and found happiness.

The Talk: Owning your voice
The Talk

The Talk: Owning your voice

For four people living with HIV, speaking up has opened doors to family, community, & a renewed sense of self.

The Talk: Beyond the exam room
The Talk

The Talk: Beyond the exam room

Experts share essential advice for building trust, advocacy & community in HIV care.

​The Talk​: Navigating your treatment
The Talk

​The Talk​: Navigating your treatment

Advocates open up about pushing for answers, navigating medication, and staying empowered.

The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed
The Talk

The Talk Season 5 premieres this spring with HIV guidance for the newly diagnosed

Individuals living with HIV share advice, insight, and support.

Season 4 of The Switch on resilience & radical self-love returns this spring
The Switch

Season 4 of The Switch on resilience & radical self-love returns this spring

Meet four courageous individuals living with HIV who are embracing positive lifestyle changes!

Representative Barbara Lee Aids red ribbon and globe in womans hands for World AIDS Day
Guest Voices

Decades of progress, uniting to fight HIV/AIDS

Reflecting on her work in HIV/AIDS prevention, Congresswoman Barbara Lee writes on how the fight is not yet over.

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character
Entertainment

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese on playing an HIV+ character

The actor opens up about his groundbreaking role on the HBO series Looking.

HIV-positive Air Force, Navy servicemembers victorious in lawsuit
Law & Crime

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."

Stephen Hart
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Sexual assault survivor Stephen Hart uses theater to heal

The HIV activist is planning to relaunch his acclaimed play, Shadowed Dreamer.

Check out our spring 'Wellness Issue' — promise it'll make you feel better!
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Check out our spring 'Wellness Issue' — promise it'll make you feel better!

Plus magazine's March/April issue is full of good vibes and great advice for living your best life possible, regardless of your HIV status.

Celebrating a health care hero on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
People

Celebrating a health care hero on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Dr. Ada Stewart has devoted her life to helping her community, and is especially focused on educating Black women about HIV.

Our country's dark history of persecuting people with HIV
Stigma

Our country's dark history of persecuting people with HIV

A look back on the criminalization of HIV in the U.S. reveals its connection to systemic racism, classism, and homophobia.

Nasty Pig's Cofounder Reflects on Love, Sex & World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day

Nasty Pig's Cofounder Reflects on Love, Sex & World AIDS Day

David Lauterstein opens up about the AIDS epidemic, kink pride, and rubber chaps.

35 Years of World AIDS Day
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35 Years of World AIDS Day

A look back at how this annual commemoration — launched in1988 — brought the public’s attention to a pandemic’s reality.

​Houston, We Have a Problem — With Discriminating Against HIV+ People
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​Houston, We Have a Problem — With Discriminating Against HIV+ People

An insurer based in Texas’s largest city is accused of creating dangerous obstacles for people living with HIV.

A Chat with Torrian Baskerville on Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Sex & Dating

A Chat with Torrian Baskerville on Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

The HRC's director of HIV Health & Equity is focused on changing the way we approach sexual health, particularly within Black and brown communities.

Plus156 Sept/Oct: Our Annual Latinx Issue
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Plus156 Sept/Oct: Our Annual Latinx Issue

In this special issue we focus on HIV and the Latinx community, as well as bring you all the latest news and views!