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July 25, 2023

Former top Memphis police officer sues Nashville PD for job offer revocation due to HIV status

A former police officer filed a lawsuit against the Nashville Police Department, claiming that it violated federal law by retracting a job offer after finding out he was HIV-positive.

July 13, 2023

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

The U.N. announced that HIV/AIDS can end by 2030 if countries take the correct steps to prevent and treat the illness. Adopting non-discriminatory laws is another important step.

June 14, 2023

White House flew controversial new transgender flag that troubles some critics in the gay community

The Biden administration's Pride Month celebration at the White House on June 10 included the new "Progress Pride Flag," which some critics have attacked for its design elements.

June 10, 2023

Biden administration 'hijacking' George Bush AIDS program to push abortion in Africa: GOP congressman

GOP Rep. Chris Smith is sounding the alarm over what he says is a Biden administration plan to promote abortion in Africa using funding for a Bush era AIDS relief program.

June 8, 2023

HIV/AIDS treatment centers seeing decrease in patients after anti-gay legislation went into effect in Uganda

Treatment centers for HIV/AIDS in Uganda have seen a decrease in patients after anti-gay laws went into effect in the country. The new laws have placed the community on lockdown.

May 30, 2023

Biden, Cruz condemn Uganda law allowing death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'

President Biden and Sen. Ted Cruz spoke out over Uganda President Yoweri Museveni signing a law giving the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."

May 25, 2023

HIV infections have dropped in recent years, CDC says, but agency calls for greater equity

HIV cases have been on the decline in recent years, largely driven by fewer cases among young people, but racial disparities remain, a CDC report stated.

May 19, 2023

New FDA blood donation guidelines ease restrictions for gay and bisexual men

With new guidelines released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, blood donor eligibility will now be based on individuals’ responses to screening questions rather than group-wide restrictions.

April 11, 2023

Health officials claim STD cases have been accelerating, doctors hope old drug can slow rising rates

Doctors are hoping a cheap antibiotic will be able to slow the rising STD rate in the U.S. Experts believes rates have been rising due to declining condom use and reduced testing.

April 6, 2023

Man sentenced to 3 years after 'recklessly' infecting woman with HIV 14 years ago

Police in the United Kingdom says years of detective work finally landed a Jamaican man behind bars for three years after "recklessly" giving HIV to a British woman.