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What You Need to Know About the Supreme Court’s June LGBTQ-Related Ruling
It looks worse than it is—and it leaves unanswered the big question of LGBTQ rights versus “religious freedom.”
Overdose Prevention Sites Work, but They Face an Uphill Battle in the U.S.
The fight for places where drug users can shoot up safely isn’t over—but it’s competing with an effort to expand access to medications that block addiction.
Stable Housing Is Essential to Ending the HIV Epidemic
Will President Biden keep his promises to fund affordable housing and prevent homelessness?
People Living With HIV Need Advocates to Help Them Navigate Health Care
Even if you are the most capable and self-sufficient person in the world, there is no reason to deal with an HIV diagnosis by yourself.
Processing an HIV Diagnosis Mirrors the Five Stages of Grief
Successfully navigating through these stages during one’s HIV diagnosis requires information, communication, emotional support, guidance, and direction.
Border Work in Tijuana Has Taught Me That Immigration Is a Public Health Concern
A law student from a Central American immigrant family learns about the dangers faced by transgender migrants at the border.
The Program That Keeps Half a Million People With HIV Alive and Well Turns 30 This Month
We spoke to two experts about the origin, evolution, and future of the Ryan White CARE Act, passed on August 18, 1990.
At NYC’s Oldest HIV Residence, Both Fury and Excitement Over Rebuild Plans
Some longtime dwellers of Bailey-Holt House, open since 1986, oppose being displaced, even though they’re invited back.
The Union Push at New York City’s Housing Works Has Hit a Standoff Amid COVID-19 Upheaval
Management and many workers at the pioneering nonprofit have hit a stalemate over when and how a union vote can go forward.
What You Need to Know About the Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers
While the decision is good news for LGBTQ people, a top LGBT rights lawyer says that congressional action is still needed for protection in other areas.