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As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)

Torrian Baskerville, director of HIV & Health Equity at the Human Rights Campaign, tells The Advocate how groups are preparing for a potential outbreak of the new mpox strain.

AIDS Leaders Address the State of the Epidemic in the Black Community

C. Virginia Fields, president of the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, pleads for change in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic nationally.

Advocacy in action with AIDSWatch

As the fight for health, rights, and recognition rages on, AIDSWatch remains the nation's largest event for HIV advocacy and building a community around those living with and vulnerable to HIV.

Dianne Feinstein: An LGBTQ+ Rights Champion

Feinstein was slow to embrace marriage equality but eventually did, and she supported the community in other ways.

On World AIDS Day, HIV Activists Say There's More Work to Be Done

While there have been incredible advances in treatment, care, and services, there is still so much to be done to end the HIV epidemic. 

Here’s What Was Missing From Hillary’s HIV Plan

The Democratic presidential nominee has yet to set a key goal that will help achieve an AIDS-free generation.

'Art and Pep' Tells Story of Gay Couple Who Made LGBTQ+ History

The documentaryis now available for streaming on Peacock.

On World AIDS Day, Congress, Bush administration get poor grades on the epidemic

The Human Rights Campaign released its third annual World AIDS Day report card Friday, marking another year of failed U.S. policies to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

A Note on World AIDS Day From Our CEO

Equalpride's Mark Berryhill shares his thoughts on a disease that's impacted our community for over four decades.

30 Films About HIV & AIDS That Everyone Should Watch

These movies are necessary viewing, regardless of your sexual orientation, identity, and status.

In the City of Angels, Love Was Greater Than AIDS

The director of a new documentary about the AIDS crisis in Los Angeles in the 1980s — called Commitment to Life — talks about some of the courageous individuals who stepped forward in a fight for survival.

Honoring Ryan Whites legacy

The Ryan White CARE Act, America's life stream to those living with and at risk for HIV, is expiring, threatening to unravel one of the nation's most critical health care safety nets

Op-ed: We Can End HIV — So Why Don't We?

The stats on reducing HIV in the United States have barely changed in the last 15 years, and in some areas, it's gotten worse. It's time for a reality check.

Researchers Say the End of the HIV and AIDS Epidemic Must Come for Everyone

Study results released today by the HIV Prevention Trials Network show disturbing rates of new infections, particularly among young black gay men.

Obama Tackles HIV-AIDS Head On

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign held a conference call Thursday intended to highlight his policy prescriptions for combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic -- including increased funding for research, care, and prevention as well as developing a national HIV/AIDS strategy within the first year of his administration.

Nasty Pig's Cofounder Reflects on Love, Sex & World AIDS Day

David Lauterstein opens up about the AIDS epidemic, kink pride, and rubber chaps.

The Advocates 2024: LGBTQ+ ally Jean Smart

In her life and work, the Emmy-winning Hacks star has always used her platform to push the needle forward for LGBTQ+ people.

Sheryl Lee Ralph teaches us about being an LGBTQ+ ally: ‘Things are changing once again’

Our Advocate of the Year has a long legacy of allyship, from founding an HIV/AIDS charity to talking about pronouns on social media.

A Southern Strategy to Combat HIV

The HIV epidemic in the Southern United States must no longer be ignored, writes Tori Cooper.