Popular News Stories
Arts and Entertainment Section
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Change in social security disability: HIV-positive recipients may now have to go through reviews
As of March 1, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began requiring that people living with HIV prove they are still disabled. From TheBody.com, Enid Vázquez reports. -
The true love story behind Larry Kramer’s novel ‘Faggots’
Mark S. King with a fascinating glimpse of activist icon Larry Kramer's softer side. -
Zoe Saldana's stunning performance in Sia's HIV video will have you in tears
Sia's new video, "Free Me" is an achingly beautiful tour de force.
Activism Section
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African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
US: advocates launch consensus statement on HIV “Treatment as Prevention” in criminal law reform
From the HIV Justice Network, this report on how the ‘Undetectable = Untransmittable’ campaign might best be understood to impact HIV criminalization advocacy.
Current Affairs Section
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African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
World on track to reach the 90-90-90 targets for HIV treatment by 2020
The world has passed a tipping point in progress towards the 90-90-90 targets, according to UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé. From AIDSmap, Keith Alcorn reports. -
Michael Yoder: "Unfortunately, we're all too human and we're all too convinced that we are separate from each other and everything else in the Universe."
Events Section
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Paris bound Publisher Bob Leahy is off to Paris for IAS 2017. It’s not all fun; here’s what he is looking forward to. -
"How can the general public insist upon disclosure when they set the tone and grounds for unsuccessful disclosure?" Samantha offers her takeaway from " Rethinking Justice: the 7th Symposium on HIV Law and Human Rights." -
What’s happening on the ground: first voice perspectives of the overdose crisis in Atlantic Canada
Guest author Michael Liddell: "... people who use drugs and their allies are using the mantra of 'nothing about us without us' to organize and demand action."
Features and Interviews Section
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Profile: your nostalgia Is killing me
Activist Ian Bradley-Perrin on how romanticizing the past can obscure the present. Interview by Sarah Liss for CATIE's Positive Side. -
Media stories of people prosecuted for not disclosing their status show Black men on trial in disproportionate numbers. What impact does this have on African, Caribbean and Black communities? From CATIE's Positive Side, Sané Dube investigates. -
POZcast focuses on HIV, Fatherhood and Fertility
From Universities without Walls, a series of informative discussions hosted by James Watson.
Health Section
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Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
What if condoms are not nearly as effective as we thought at preventing the transmission of STI’s? T. J. Miller reports on two research studies which say just that.
International Section
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African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
What if condoms are not nearly as effective as we thought at preventing the transmission of STI’s? T. J. Miller reports on two research studies which say just that.
Legal Section
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US: advocates launch consensus statement on HIV “Treatment as Prevention” in criminal law reform
From the HIV Justice Network, this report on how the ‘Undetectable = Untransmittable’ campaign might best be understood to impact HIV criminalization advocacy. -
When will justice department announce new approach to prosecuting cases of HIV non-disclosure?
Critics say that recent conviction of Indigenous woman is further proof that the use of sexual assault laws in cases of HIV non-disclosure continue to criminalize marginalized people and women of colour -
Proposed change in viral load reporting sends shivers through the Ontario HIV community
Community cries foul to the news that Public Health Ontario wants to send your viral load test results to your local health unit. It’s on hold for now. Bob Leahy reports.
Lifestyle Section
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Learning to make friends with uncertainty
Dennis Battler on dealing with the uncertainty that arises when someone we love is threatened. -
Michael Yoder: "Unfortunately, we're all too human and we're all too convinced that we are separate from each other and everything else in the Universe."
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We must listen to science not stigma
Around 1 in 3 Brits would be ‘uncomfortable’ giving First Aid to someone with HIV on effective treatment, according to Terrence Higgins Trust survey, while nearly 40% would be ‘uncomfortable’ going on a date.
Living with HIV Section
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Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
Learning to make friends with uncertainty
Dennis Battler on dealing with the uncertainty that arises when someone we love is threatened. -
Michael Yoder: "Unfortunately, we're all too human and we're all too convinced that we are separate from each other and everything else in the Universe."
Media Section
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Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
What if condoms are not nearly as effective as we thought at preventing the transmission of STI’s? T. J. Miller reports on two research studies which say just that.
Opinion Pieces Section
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Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
What if condoms are not nearly as effective as we thought at preventing the transmission of STI’s? T. J. Miller reports on two research studies which say just that.
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Learning to make friends with uncertainty
Dennis Battler on dealing with the uncertainty that arises when someone we love is threatened.
Population Specific Section
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Kenya as far as Undetectable equals Untransmittable (U=U) is concerned
From Kenya, Kimutai Kemboi on the achievements and the challenges Kenya faces going forward in the fight against HIV. -
African Union endorses major new initiatives to end AIDS.
Western and Central Africa catch-up plan and the community health worker initiative hailed as important next steps in halting the spread of HIV in Africa. From UNAIDS, this report. -
What if condoms are not nearly as effective as we thought at preventing the transmission of STI’s? T. J. Miller reports on two research studies which say just that.
Sex and Sexuality Section
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Second-time around: BareBackRT.com - the interview
Best of PositiveLite.com: then Editor Bob Leahy chats about the business with the owner of the world’s largest online hookup site for gay men who prefer not to use condoms, BareBackRT.com -
Ottawa’s EnvisionForum from Bruce House highlighted major issues facing aging HIVers.
Conference report: Bob Leahy and the takeaway messages from Ottawa that point to an uncertain future for the aging HIV population. -
From CATIE be first to hear findings from the 2014/2015 National Sex Now Survey, the largest survey of sexual minority men in Canada.
