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And as an integral part of the gay community they have earned our love, admiration and respect for being at the forefront of many issues that have challenged our well-being. Their presence and determination have been well documented in the fight for equality and social acceptance dating back to the Stonewall Riots in the late sixties to their on going fundraising initiatives in the battle against HIV and AIDS. From local fundraising events, global ones have spawned and created a foundation from which we continue to move forward and owe a huge debt of gratitude.Arts and Entertainment Section
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Back from the abyss of meth adddiction
Shazia Islam sits down with HIV activist Christian Hui to learn about how he’s fighting stigma so that others don’t have to go through what he did. -
Porn. Sex. XXX - is porn affecting our health?
With sex education off the classroom agenda, many gay teenagers may have no choice but to learn about sex through porn, but is porn helpful or harmful when it comes to learning about sex by watching porn. For FS Magazine, Stuart Haggas reports. -
Art Posi+ive: Significant Others
From CATIE, award-winning dancer Benoît Lachambre transforms the dynamic between performer and spectator.
Activism Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk -
The Canadian Consensus Statement. Sign it. Use it. I have and here’s why.
From the CATIE blog, Glenn Betteridge on what the Community Consensus Statement is and why it's so important to all people living with HIV -
My experience working at this year’s Pride parade in Toronto
Guest author Miguel Torres' experience volunteering at Toronto Pride 2016 lays bare the many racial and cultural divides our community suffers, as well as the need for bridges.
Current Affairs Section
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My experience working at this year’s Pride parade in Toronto
Guest author Miguel Torres' experience volunteering at Toronto Pride 2016 lays bare the many racial and cultural divides our community suffers, as well as the need for bridges. -
"Religion has a part to play in society, of that I’m sure. But the relationship between religion and the LGBT community needs to be examined," says FS Magazine's Mark Reed -
NASTAD joins global HIV experts: people living with HIV on effective treatment cannot transmit HIV
U=U campaign's Bruce Richman: "Until now, there hasn’t been anyone ensuring this life-changing information is communicated clearly and meaningfully to people living with HIV,”
Events Section
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Coming of Age: Exploring our collective response to HIV and Aging
Rob Olver reports on this past weekend’s forum from the organization formerly known as the Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR) -
My experience working at this year’s Pride parade in Toronto
Guest author Miguel Torres' experience volunteering at Toronto Pride 2016 lays bare the many racial and cultural divides our community suffers, as well as the need for bridges. -
Realism needed about the benefits and risks of taking part in HIV cure studies
There is “an ethical imperative to understand the motivations, decision‐making, expectations and comprehension of potential trial participants,” researchers say." From AIDSmap, Roger Pebody explains
Features and Interviews Section
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Back from the abyss of meth adddiction
Shazia Islam sits down with HIV activist Christian Hui to learn about how he’s fighting stigma so that others don’t have to go through what he did. -
Are we losing our passion as AIDS activists?
Has passion been replaced by complacency in the HIV movement? From Betablog.org, Emily Newman reports on AIDS activism across the ages. -
Bob Leahy interviews Kevin Maloney, the man behind RiseUptoHIV
He’s shy, he’s unassuming and he’s a dynamo when it comes to HIV advocacy. Kevin Maloney talks about RiseUpToHIV, his new video campaign What’s Your Positive Message and (reluctantly) the man behind it all
Health Section
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“We need to raise awareness about the other epidemic—depression” says Joshua Middleton -
Coming of Age: Exploring our collective response to HIV and Aging
Rob Olver reports on this past weekend’s forum from the organization formerly known as the Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR) -
What about those STIs? "As far as PrEP awareness is concerned we’ve reached peak PrEP. Now the scapegoating can really begin," says Alex Aviance
International Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk
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"Religion has a part to play in society, of that I’m sure. But the relationship between religion and the LGBT community needs to be examined," says FS Magazine's Mark Reed
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Equal access and equal voices: where?
We all love a feel good story, but why only those stories? Kengi, our L. A. correspondent, gives voice to the voiceless.
Legal Section
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NASTAD joins global HIV experts: people living with HIV on effective treatment cannot transmit HIV
U=U campaign's Bruce Richman: "Until now, there hasn’t been anyone ensuring this life-changing information is communicated clearly and meaningfully to people living with HIV,” -
I am uninfectious; can we talk?
Don Short: "Our messaging may be accurate, but it’s more important to understand not only how I deliver this message but how the other person hears it." -
Bob Leahy writes about the growing support in Canada for a science-based grass roots movement which has the potential to empower people living with HIV like never before, reduce stigma and contribute to the fight against criminalization
Lifestyle Section
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"Religion has a part to play in society, of that I’m sure. But the relationship between religion and the LGBT community needs to be examined," says FS Magazine's Mark Reed
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“Looks like I’m gonna live, I'd better get a job”.
How Robert Newman found his dream job and empowered his youngest son in the process. -
Don't let HIV keep you from pursuing a career or your passion
From TheBody.com Matt Ebert reports on how many are finding their way out of the disability insurance doldrums
Living with HIV Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk
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“We need to raise awareness about the other epidemic—depression” says Joshua Middleton
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Coming of Age: Exploring our collective response to HIV and Aging
Rob Olver reports on this past weekend’s forum from the organization formerly known as the Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation (CWGHR)
Media Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk
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“We need to raise awareness about the other epidemic—depression” says Joshua Middleton
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What about those STIs? "As far as PrEP awareness is concerned we’ve reached peak PrEP. Now the scapegoating can really begin," says Alex Aviance
Opinion Pieces Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk
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“We need to raise awareness about the other epidemic—depression” says Joshua Middleton
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What about those STIs? "As far as PrEP awareness is concerned we’ve reached peak PrEP. Now the scapegoating can really begin," says Alex Aviance
Population Specific Section
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"All too often decisions are made with little involvement with the people that new arrangements will impact," says U. K. guy, Alex Sparrowhawk
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What about those STIs? "As far as PrEP awareness is concerned we’ve reached peak PrEP. Now the scapegoating can really begin," says Alex Aviance
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"Not getting a hard-on when getting blown and so on can and does impact the scene," says PositiveLite.com's newest contributor, Colin Johnson
Sex and Sexuality Section
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The more sex partners gay Vancouver men have, the better they are at practicing safe sex: study
The study found that the men with the most sex partners were also the best at employing strategies to prevent HIV transmission -
It’s not as simple as using a condom.
"Condoms don’t work for everyone and condom use isn’t always a choice," says the UK's Alex Sparrowhawk. -
“PrEP and Sex Work: Possibilities and Limitations"
Sex workers in most countries have no mechanism to provide direct input into public health policies or programs for implementing PrEP in the sex workplace. Guest author Andrew Sorfleet reports on a group working to change that in Canada.
