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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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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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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.
Current Affairs Section
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From CATIE's Positive Side: It means different things to different people but the science is clear and it's reason to celebrate. -
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. -
From TheBody.com, JD Davids interviews Richard Wolitski, Ph.D., director of the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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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From CATIE's Positive Side: It means different things to different people but the science is clear and it's reason to celebrate.
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Why are so many young women still dying of HIV/AIDS?
Kanan Shah and Dr. Kristina Talbert-Slagle of Yale University present research on the barriers to testing, treatment, regimen adherence and health experienced by women in disparate world settings -
My coming out story: realizing my bisexual identity
Joshua Middleton is now out as bisexual and feeling good about it. Here Joshua explains how he got to this point.
International 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. -
From TheBody.com, JD Davids interviews Richard Wolitski, Ph.D., director of the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Why are so many young women still dying of HIV/AIDS?
Kanan Shah and Dr. Kristina Talbert-Slagle of Yale University present research on the barriers to testing, treatment, regimen adherence and health experienced by women in disparate world settings
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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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. -
Life is a puzzle and death is its final piece.
New York guy Félix Garmendía: "Every day we have left is one more day to dare ourselves to love and be loved." -
From the Philippines, Billy Santo on the virtues of keeping life simple.
Living with HIV Section
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My coming out story: realizing my bisexual identity
Joshua Middleton is now out as bisexual and feeling good about it. Here Joshua explains how he got to this point. -
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. -
"What will be considerably more difficult to restore is something ineffable, intangible, that rests at the heart of America not as a place but as an idea." From NYC, Michael Bouldin on the potential impact of the Trump debacle.
Media Section
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From CATIE's Positive Side: It means different things to different people but the science is clear and it's reason to celebrate.
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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. -
From TheBody.com, JD Davids interviews Richard Wolitski, Ph.D., director of the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Opinion Pieces 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. -
From TheBody.com, JD Davids interviews Richard Wolitski, Ph.D., director of the Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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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
Population Specific Section
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From CATIE's Positive Side: It means different things to different people but the science is clear and it's reason to celebrate.
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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. -
Why are so many young women still dying of HIV/AIDS?
Kanan Shah and Dr. Kristina Talbert-Slagle of Yale University present research on the barriers to testing, treatment, regimen adherence and health experienced by women in disparate world settings
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.
