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Getting PrEP to Those Who Need It During COVID-19 Has Presented New Challenges
Washington, D.C. area community organizations and clinics have moved a lot of prevention efforts online, but much is missing without in-person contact.

Look Out, Ohio: Shay and TK Are Here to Teach You About HIV, STIs, and Sexual Health
Through their online alter egos, two staffers at the HIV/LGBTQ health nonprofit Equitas share basics on HIV and STI prevention, plus how to advocate for yourself in the medical world as a person from a marginalized community.

COVID-19 Has Thrown a Wrench in Location-Based HIV Testing
Agencies are increasing access to at-home testing, but it’s not enough to make up for the cutbacks to in-person testing services.

Celebrating the Life of HIV Activist George Burgess, Who Was ‘Always in Divine Service’
George Burgess was a tireless HIV activist who recently died. In this roundtable discussion, his family, colleagues, and loved ones look back at his life.

As a Refugee to Canada, I Had to Take an HIV Test That Made Me Contemplate My Future
What happens when you're a refugee faced with a difficult choice: work under the table for less money, or face hurdles in the job market that could crop up with an HIV diagnosis.

HIV Self-Care and COVID-19: Lessons for the Future of the HIV Response
COVID-19 has shown that patients are more than capable of taking a bigger role in their health care. How does that translate to HIV care?

Joe Biden Is Our Strongest Option to End the HIV Epidemic
As a former staffer for Rep. Barbara Lee, I’ve seen his commitment to our issues up close.

5 Ways the ‘Greenleaf’ HIV Storyline Missed an Opportunity to Educate Viewers
The popular drama on OWN doesn’t even get the basics of HIV right.

What’s a Pride Without Latex? COVID-19 Cancels GMHC’s 30th Anniversary Latex Ball
The event, which serves as party and HIV prevention model, hopes for a COVID-free future.

The History of HIV/AIDS in the U.S.
The HIV/AIDS pandemic changed the course of human history. This is the story of how dedicated activists changed the course of AIDS.


