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Representative Barbara Lee Aids red ribbon and globe in womans hands for World AIDS Day
Guest Voices

Decades of progress, uniting to fight HIV/AIDS

Reflecting on her work in HIV/AIDS prevention, Congresswoman Barbara Lee writes on how the fight is not yet over.

8 dating tips for gay men from a gay therapist
Sex & Dating

8 dating tips for gay men from a gay therapist

Love feeling out of reach? Take a breath and then take action.

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LGBT

The Addiction Epidemic in the LGBTQ+ Community

Why self-medication is more pervasive among queer people.

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Treatment

Writer Josh Kruger Just Took His Last HIV Pill

New scientific advances had him rethinking treatment and activism efforts.

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Opinion

Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monkeypox and Where the U.S. Stands

Fauci says the government is racing to deliver more vaccines and treatment options, and warn gay men about the dangers without prompting stigmatization.

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Wellness

Anger Is Toxic, Especially for Those Living With HIV

Our wellness expert details the price we pay when we obsess over the (bad) behavior of others, and how to move past the fury monster.

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Opinion

Still She Rises: Celebrating the Strength of Black Women

Whether fighting racism, misogyny, or HIV, Black women have always persevered in the face of adversity.

Hollywood must do better on HIV representation
Guest Voices

Hollywood must do better on HIV representation

This World AIDS Day, the entertainment industry can commit to fighting stigma by creating realistic representations of people living with HIV.

AIDSWatch 2024 cohort pictured Each year AIDS United brings together hundreds of people living with HIV and their allies in Washington DC to learn about the latest policy issues messaging strategy and advocacy tactics
Activism

Advocacy in action with AIDSWatch

As the fight for health, rights, and recognition rages on, AIDSWatch remains the nation's largest event for HIV advocacy and building a community around those living with and vulnerable to HIV.

Dianne Feinstein’s Commitment to People Living With HIV Won’t Be Forgotten
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Dianne Feinstein’s Commitment to People Living With HIV Won’t Be Forgotten

The long-serving senator and former San Francisco mayor leaves behind an enormous legacy, especially her early devotion to AIDS causes.

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Love & Sex

Has Barebacking Become Basic?

In the age of PrEP and U=U, is condomless sex still a radical act or just an average Tuesday?

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Activism

How These Young, HIV-Positive Gay Men Found Each Other

"Being with other queer HIV-positive people is a liberating experience that allows a release of anxiety around status."

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Daily Dose

The GOP Is Targeting People With HIV. Imagine if They Had More Power

The far right’s move to restrict PrEP access in Texas will only hurt the Latinx community — and eventually, everyone. We must act at the polls.

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Opinion

Finding Hope This National HIV Testing Day

Why this gay man living with HIV is feeling optimistic about the disease's trajectory.

Listen to Dr. Levine: Take syphilis seriously
Opinion

Listen to Dr. Levine: Take syphilis seriously

Dr. Rachel Levine, the transgender Assistant Secretary for Health, has a warning everyone in our community should heed.

Remembering Pedro Zamora During Hispanic Heritage Month
Opinion

Remembering Pedro Zamora During Hispanic Heritage Month

We lost the courageous HIV/AIDS activist almost 30 years ago — yet his legacy continues to inspire future generations.

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Wellness

Making Peace With Being Single During Lonely Times

With so many diseases in the news, dating feels fraught these days. Here's how one man turned the hunt for love and sex inward.

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Stigma

Why We Shouldn't Tiptoe Around Who is at Highest Risk for Monkeypox

Experts debate on whether focusing on gay and bi men will create progress or more stigma.

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Opinion

Juneteenth is Something Every American Should Reflect Upon

The ripple effect of this country's violent past is still making waves to this day. But despite it all, Black folks persevere.

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Opinion

Philadelphia to Honor Those It Lost to AIDS, But Not With a Statue

The city's LGBTQ+ Center will soon launch Remembrance, a living AIDS memorial that utilizes art, music, and stories.