Defenestration—it is one of the finest words in the English language and, not coincidentally, one with some of the greatest comedic potential. For anyone unfamiliar with this fabulous word, the dictionary definition of defenestration is the act of throwing someone… Read More ›
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Isentress Distress
I am not a doctor. Nor am I a pharmacist or a nurse. Heck, I’m not even technically a social worker until (and if) I graduate from the University of Maryland-Baltimore SSW next year. However, I have been a citizen… Read More ›
The Routinization of Destigmatization: H.R. 4470 and HIV testing
By Drew Gibson About two weeks ago, a bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives as is common practice in Washington. This bill—H.R. 4470—was introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and has been called the Routine HIV Screening… Read More ›
Your Part in Getting To Zero
The idea of “getting to zero,” may mean many things to many people. For some, it represents the hope that one day there will be an end to discrimination and prejudice based on a person’s HIV status. For others, like… Read More ›