President Obama today signed an official proclamation recognizing this year's World AIDS Day. "Creating an AIDS-free generation is a shared … [Read more...] about President Obama Signs World AIDS Day Proclamation
AIDS/HIV
Join Cleve Jones and ONE’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS
In anticipating of World AIDS Day this weekend, activist Cleve Jones called on a few of his friends, including Colin Farrell, Kellan Lutz and Zoe … [Read more...] about Join Cleve Jones and ONE’s Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Seeing ‘How AIDS Ends’
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANWe're so busy falling over cliffs or sliding down slopes and waiting with bated breadth for word about whether the … [Read more...] about Seeing ‘How AIDS Ends’
New Guidelines Recommend Routine HIV Checks for All Americans
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend all Americans ages 15 to 64 are screened for HIV as they are for cholesterol, … [Read more...] about New Guidelines Recommend Routine HIV Checks for All Americans
Ricky Martin Drops Trou for AIDS Relief
Ricky Martin dropped a pantsless shot on his WhoSay page: E! writes: The 40-year-old will be auctioning off his trousers for charity to help benefit … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin Drops Trou for AIDS Relief
“How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANWhile we all stand in solidarity with those recovering from Hurricane Sandy, important things are happening elsewhere. For example, … [Read more...] about “How To Survive a Plague” in San Francisco
‘How to Survive a Plague’, ACT UP, and Marriage Equality Activism
BY ARI EZRA WALDMANLast night, I had the opportunity to attend a screening of David France's How to Survive a Plague at the IFC … [Read more...] about ‘How to Survive a Plague’, ACT UP, and Marriage Equality Activism
Ed Koch Wants Larry Kramer to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ed Koch reviews How to Survive a Plague but fails to mention his own failed response to the AIDS crisis and its role in the film. Koch suggests, too, … [Read more...] about Ed Koch Wants Larry Kramer to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
If You are HIV-Positive and Have Had Intimate Contact with a Stranger Since September 1, NYC Recommends Meningitis Vaccine
The NYC Health Department issued guidelines last week recommending meningococcal vaccination for the following persons: "Men who are HIV-infected … [Read more...] about If You are HIV-Positive and Have Had Intimate Contact with a Stranger Since September 1, NYC Recommends Meningitis Vaccine
Canadian Supreme Court Rules on HIV Status Disclosure
The Canadian Supreme Court today ruled that people with low levels of HIV who use condoms during sex need not disclose their condition to sexual … [Read more...] about Canadian Supreme Court Rules on HIV Status Disclosure