Michigan's law criminalizing HIV transmission can be used vindictively against populations already stigmatized, say legal experts.
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By Ernest Luning, New Journalist Fellow February 25, 2009 - 4:25pm
Colorado Democrats were outraged Wednesday morning when Republican state Sen. Dave Schultheis said he planned to vote against a bill to require HIV tests for pregnant women because the disease "stems from sexual promiscuity."
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In rural Nevada, the possible expansion of the brothel industry has sex workers hoping to be given a central role in governing their own industry, rather than being seen as at-risk women who require protection from themselves.
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New recommendations on HIV testing from ACOG, smears on "infanticide" to hit Obama, and a historic number of women are making second attempts at elected office this year.
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Bush denies UNFPA funds for seventh straight year, Today is National HIV Testing Day, Good news in the fight against breast cancer, Conservapedia says conservatives don't get STDs.
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In Thailand, innovative HIV prevention advocates engage the community by emphasizing sexual diversity, conducting religious outreach, and involving community members in research.
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In Jamaica, as in many parts of the world, HIV and AIDS create a specter of fear and persecution leading to stigma, discrimination and, for many, the concealment of the disease.
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Dr. Rayne reviews S.E.X, Broadsheet on the Tracy Roberson case, anti-choicers want to ban fed funds for family planning.
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A new study reveals that more than two-thirds of states, including Colorado, are not in compliance with new federal guidelines on HIV testing.
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It seems like sound public health -- but it's much more complicated.
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