Timothy Ray Brown, first person cured of HIV, “never wanted to be the only one”
Although Brown passed before seeing a cure for everyone, his experience has shaped our understanding of cure research and his advocacy has inspired millions.
“No Fats, No Femmes, Clean Only”: Fighting Stigmatizing Language on Hookup Apps
Hookup app users can experience racist, sexist, ageist, ableist, anti-trans, and anti-HIV language. A project by NiceAF explores what can apps do better.
For those of us who rely on media to see what life was like in places hard hit by AIDS, shows that accurately depict life in those days are all the more compelling and meaningful.
A harm reduction approach can change your perspective from “failure” to “part of the journey” after a relapse. See how I’ve taken command of my own story.
Remembering my overdose, the fear still clings. I could have died that day.
In honor of National Recovery Month (September), HIV Advocacy Network member and person in recovery Nikos Pecoraro shares why they are fighting for safe consumption services in San Francisco.
For National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), Hank Trout shares the effects of premature aging with HIV, and calls us all to support the aging long-term survivors in our own lives.
California activists celebrate historic victories for older people living with HIV
HIV activists in San Francisco share their thoughts on recent historic wins in the city of San Francisco and state of California budgets, and the passage of SB 258.
Do Black Lives Matter in kink and leather communities?
The kink community can lead to re-traumatization for Black lives, as the "rules of engagement" are oftentimes dictated by white influence and oppression.
