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Arts and Entertainment Section
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Our LA guy Kengi reports on the art show he organized that featured artists from every ethnic andeconomic background as well as people living with HIV, a homeless person - gay, lesbian, transgender and straight -
In your face: AIDS posters confront stigma
From CATIE’s the Positive Side comes this article by Darien Taylor about how art and poster design has been used to educate people about HIV and work to eliminate stigma and prejudice -
From CATIE’s Positive Side comes this article about Peggy Frank’s giant drug cocktail sculpture that uses more than 2,000 empty pill bottles to make its point
Activism Section
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Our LA guy Kengi reports on the art show he organized that featured artists from every ethnic andeconomic background as well as people living with HIV, a homeless person - gay, lesbian, transgender and straight
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From TheBody.com, seven amazing things human rights activist Michael Kirby said about HIV at the AIDS 2014 opening ceremony -
An interview with Ron Rosenes, C.M.
Long-time survivor, witness and pioneer Ron Rosenes was recently made a member of the Order of Canada for his contribution to the wellbeing of people living with HIV. In this interview he talks about what the award means for himself and for the community
Current Affairs Section
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Michael Yoder asks “do we live in a bubble?” And says "the downing of flight MH17 brought close to home that events in other countries can clearly impact those of us living with HIV." -
AIDS 2014 opening ceremony honours Flight MH17 dead with drive to end AIDS by 2030
Aidsmap reports from AIDS2014 on New ambitious 90% targets for testing, treatment coverage and undetectable viral load -
Dave R and a personal reflection on the nature of loss, relating to the Malaysian airlines crash in the Ukraine and the effect that has had in the Netherlands. 80 people under 18 and 100 people on their way to an HIV conference: all lost…for what?
Events Section
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The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
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Our LA guy Kengi reports on the art show he organized that featured artists from every ethnic andeconomic background as well as people living with HIV, a homeless person - gay, lesbian, transgender and straight
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From TheBody.com, seven amazing things human rights activist Michael Kirby said about HIV at the AIDS 2014 opening ceremony
Features and Interviews Section
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It's summertime and the POZ-TO monthly fundraiser is switching gears
DJ Relentless interviews new POZ-TO party hostess Miss Barbie Jo Bontemps about love life and HIV -
An interview with Ron Rosenes, C.M.
Long-time survivor, witness and pioneer Ron Rosenes was recently made a member of the Order of Canada for his contribution to the wellbeing of people living with HIV. In this interview he talks about what the award means for himself and for the community -
The future of HIV prevention, treatment and care
From TheBodyPro.com an interview with activist Mark Harrington about the ramifications of the PARTNER study results, as well as what to expect from HIV treatment and care in the next five years.
Health Section
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From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.” -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website". -
The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
International Section
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The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
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From TheBody.com, seven amazing things human rights activist Michael Kirby said about HIV at the AIDS 2014 opening ceremony
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Michael Yoder asks “do we live in a bubble?” And says "the downing of flight MH17 brought close to home that events in other countries can clearly impact those of us living with HIV."
Legal Section
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HIV criminalization and peer research: Are we at risk?
Guest writer Terry Howard on the legal protections that are available to researchers and their research subjects when potentially sensitive information is collected. -
Is Canada winning the fight against HIV?
Editor Bob Leahy looks at what’s right and what wrong with the community-based response to HIV and, despite the battle being fought by good people with the best of intentions, why results are disappointing -
The powerful “HIV is Not a Crime” conference
From Mark S. King “This video review of the conference will introduce you to the issue of HIV criminalization, the advocates fighting it, and some of those who have served jail time under the statutes”
Lifestyle Section
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Pilgrimage to paradise - Cheyenne
No paradise here:Jay Squires in his blogging journey across the Western United States encounters blatant homophobia/AIDSphobia in the most unlikely places -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
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Positive Sex disclosure workshop - paying it forward
Wayne Bristow says “if you belong to an AIDS Service Organization and plans to do a workshop on HIV Disclosure, this is the one you need to experience - no Powerpoint presentation or guest speaker required
Living with HIV Section
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From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.”
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FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
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Positive Sex disclosure workshop - paying it forward
Wayne Bristow says “if you belong to an AIDS Service Organization and plans to do a workshop on HIV Disclosure, this is the one you need to experience - no Powerpoint presentation or guest speaker required
Media Section
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Mark S King introduces upcoming video coverage of the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne Australia this month -
From CATIE’s Positive Side comes this article about Peggy Frank’s giant drug cocktail sculpture that uses more than 2,000 empty pill bottles to make its point
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Older HIV patients “need more support”
BBC News reports the older generation of people with HIV need better support to keep them well, nurses say.
Opinion Pieces Section
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Pilgrimage to paradise - Cheyenne
No paradise here:Jay Squires in his blogging journey across the Western United States encounters blatant homophobia/AIDSphobia in the most unlikely places -
From CATIE’s The Positive Side “The search for an HIV cure is ramping up. So, just how close are we? Ann Silversides reports.”
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The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
Population Specific Section
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Pilgrimage to paradise - Cheyenne
No paradise here:Jay Squires in his blogging journey across the Western United States encounters blatant homophobia/AIDSphobia in the most unlikely places -
FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
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The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
Sex and Sexuality Section
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FS Magazine says “When it comes to sex and relationships there is no such thing as a stupid question. Here are our answers to some of the things you asked us via the GMFA website".
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The Body.com reports from the International AIDS Conference in Melbourne: “ When Science Meets HIV Prevention, Pleasure Cannot Be Left Behind."
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In a story exclusive to PositievLite.com guest writer George from Montreal expresses his frustration for what happens when he discloses he is poz, even in the context of a safe encounter.
