Category Archives: HIV/AIDS

Supreme Court curbs foreign AIDS affiliates

A 5 to 4 decision of the U.S. Supreme Court Monday will require that foreign groups affiliated with U.S. groups to issue public statements that some believe may hinder AIDS prevention efforts.

Appeals panel rules for servicemembers with HIV

A Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court panel on January 10 upheld a national injunction that prevents the U.S. military from discharging servicemembers just because they have HIV infection.

New federal grants to address housing needs of people with HIV/AIDS

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on May 23 announced up to $9.1 million in grants to address the housing needs of people with low-incomes living with HIV/AIDS.

New study shows that before things “get better,” there are consequences

A popular anti-bullying campaign has been telling bullied teens "it gets better"--but the effects of past bullying often linger, according to new research.

U.S. Reps call for action against Ugandan bill

Three openly gay members of the U.S. House of Representatives, along with 91 of their colleagues, have sent a letter to President Obama urging him to do everything he can to stop a bill in Uganda that calls for harsh

Clinton: U.S. must “stand against” LGBT discrimination in fight against HIV

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today the U.S. government must “stand against any efforts” to discriminate against the LGBT community worldwide.

Obama ends last vestige of HIV travel ban

President Obama announced that his administration will end the long-standing policy that banned immigration by people with HIV infection.