HIV-Related Law & Health Policy
"Nevertheless They Persisted"
(POZ, September 2017)
In the face of potential budget cutbacks or continued flat funding, HIV scientists and advocates are waging a powerful war against the global epidemic. The 9th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Paris saw myriad reasons for hope but also considerable cause for concern about the future of the global fight.
(POZ, September 2017)
In the face of potential budget cutbacks or continued flat funding, HIV scientists and advocates are waging a powerful war against the global epidemic. The 9th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Paris saw myriad reasons for hope but also considerable cause for concern about the future of the global fight.
"The Republican Health Care Plan Would Devastate People With HIV"
(POZ, June 2017)
President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and the House Republican health care bill, if enacted, would deal a devastating blow to people living with and at risk for HIV. Additionally, the president’s proposed cuts to global HIV funding could prove cataclysmic to developing nations.
(POZ, June 2017)
President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget and the House Republican health care bill, if enacted, would deal a devastating blow to people living with and at risk for HIV. Additionally, the president’s proposed cuts to global HIV funding could prove cataclysmic to developing nations.
"Hot & Bothered." (POZ, April 2014)
Stuck between science and politics, sex ed struggles to break free. |
“Cut to Fit.” (POZ, Oct. 2013) Major studies support circumcision as prevention in Africa, but a small yet vocal group argues the science is flawed.
“Getting HIV Care Without Getting Deported.” (POZ, Oct. 2011) Treatment options and help are available for undocumented HIV-positive people.
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“Christine Maggiore: AIDS Naysayer.” (Gay.com, January 2006)
Maggiore was one of the most influential HIV denialists. After her toddler-age daughter died of AIDS-related causes in 2005, she argued that the cause of death was really an allergic reaction to antibiotics.
Three years later Maggiore died of complications to do with AIDS as well.
Thinking the full transcript of the Gay.com interview would prove exculpatory, Maggiore had the text published on a web site devoted to clearing her name with regards to her daughter's death.
Maggiore was one of the most influential HIV denialists. After her toddler-age daughter died of AIDS-related causes in 2005, she argued that the cause of death was really an allergic reaction to antibiotics.
Three years later Maggiore died of complications to do with AIDS as well.
Thinking the full transcript of the Gay.com interview would prove exculpatory, Maggiore had the text published on a web site devoted to clearing her name with regards to her daughter's death.
- Out Traveler, July 2008: "HIV Travel Ban to Loosen?"
- HIV Plus, April 2007: “Prison Break.” A non-profit’s efforts to work with correctional institutions to combat HIV and care for those living with the virus who are incarcerated.
- HIV Plus, August 2004: “Coming Home.” Programs helping HIV-positive inmates adjust to life on the outside.
- HIV Plus, August 2004: “Sticking Point.” The plight of needle-exchange programs.
- Gay City News, Sept. 2002: "A Housing Works Win."
- Gay City News, Aug. 2002: "Homeless With AIDS--A System Build On No Permanent Solution."
- Numedx, July 2002: "The 21 Years War." A presidential history of the HIV epidemic.
- POZ, June 2002: "Party Politics." AIDS politics starts to get ugly under the nascent Bush administration.
- POZ, Jan. 2002: "Sex Pistols." The Bush admin. sends chill across HIV prevention groups that receive federal funding.
