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Trump Didn’t Know the Difference Between HIV and HPV, so Bill Gates Explained It to Him—Twice
At this point it might be better for everyone to keep a running list of things that President Donald Trump does know. So far my list contains racism, lying, paying for sex, Russian prostitutes, KFC, punching his staff, lying, xenophobia and lying. In newly revealed footage, the embarrassment of the entire United States showed just…
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On This World AIDS Day, Where Do We Go From Here?
As we roll around to yet another World AIDS Day, it’s clear that the HIV epidemic, which is still very much an epidemic, has faded into the background in a lot of our activism. More than 35 years into the fight, the urgency of years past has faded—in large part because of the gains made…
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HIV-Positive Md. High School Track Coach Accused of Sexual Assault Is Indicted on 119 Counts, Could Face 1,500-Year Sentence
A former Maryland school aide and track coach was hit with a staggering 119-count indictment that could have him sentenced to over 1,500 years in prison if convicted, after being accused of sexually assaulting several male students while he was HIV-positive. According to Fox News, authorities accuse Carlos Deangelo Bell, 30, of assaulting at least…
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Ohio Man With HIV Charged With Murder After Longtime Girlfriend Dies of AIDS
A married Ohio man is facing murder charges after being accused of not telling his longtime girlfriend—who later died of AIDS—that he was HIV-positive. According to the Associated Press, Ronald Murdock, 51, of Toledo is also facing charges of felonious assault. On Tuesday a judge set bond at $1.5 million for Murdock, who was indicted…
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Ron Crowder and Street Works: Doing Black Harm Reduction and Public Health During a ‘White’ Drug Crisis
When I visit a city, I like to check out people doing interesting stuff. Usually these will be individuals or organizations working in social justice advocacy or activism, or in community-building services such as health promotion, educational equity, re-entry work, etc. Because of my own work, I often talk to people working at the intersection…
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Mike Pence Doesn’t Like Condoms, Waited Forever to Stop HIV Crisis and Probably Only Likes Missionary Sex; He’s No Friend to Anti-HIV/AIDS Causes
Mike Pence is Lucifer if instead of creating hell after being drop-kicked out of heaven, Lucifer decided to land in Indiana and become a politician. Pence is nothing more than ugliness presented with pleasantries. Some appear to find that impressive—at least in comparison with President Minute Maid Mao. This is akin to arguing that Jeremih…
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The Day My Mother Asked About My HIV Status Changed My Life
I will never forget the day my mother asked me, “Is there something you want me to know about you?” Mom wanted to know if I had HIV. She had just attended her first HIV educational program. She learned about the virus and how important being in care is to ensure that a person with…
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Mo. Appeals Court Overturns Conviction of Man Who Failed to Disclose HIV-Positive Status
Michael L. Johnson, a former student-athlete who was found guilty and was serving time for infecting a sexual partner with HIV, among other crimes, has had his conviction overturned by a panel of appeals court judges, the Washington Post reports. Johnson, who was a wrestler at Lindenwood University near St. Louis, was arrested in 2013…
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Major HIV-Vaccine Trial Set to Begin in South Africa
In a promising nod to World AIDS Day, which is Thursday, South African health officials will begin a new HIV vaccine trial Monday, the Washington Post reports. South Africa has been especially hard hit by HIV and AIDS. Nearly 20 percent of the population, or 7 million people, is infected, and in some parts of…
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Personal Trainer Accused of Knowingly Transmitting HIV to 3 Women
An Illinois personal trainer is being held on $150,000 bail after being accused of knowingly transmitting HIV to three women he dated, the Chicago Tribune reports. Prosecutors claim that 46-year-old Jimmy Amutavi of Wilmette repeatedly had unprotected sex with the three women and later denied having the virus, even though he was diagnosed as early…