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Now People with HIV are Potential Terrorists ... At Least in Michigan
We thought we'd heard it all when it comes to fear of and contempt for people with HIV. But now comes word of a Michigan prosecutor who has charged an HIV-positive man under anti-terrorism laws -- because he allegedly bit someone!
Food Stamp Follies
The best thing about the Illinois Department of Human Services is its highly developed sense of farce. Consider Jeff's story.
The Ethicist is a Pinhead
So have you read the idiotic column in the New York Times by the self-appointed "Ethicist," Randy Cohen? This chowderhead seems to be operating on pre-1983 knowledge of HIV.
The School Principal Needs to Know Your Child's HIV Status? Oh Please...
Did you know that if a school-aged child in Illinois tests HIV-positive, the Department of Health is required to notify that child's school principal?
The 411 on HIV and Pregnancy
If you are HIV-positive and pregnant, or considering becoming pregnant, you probably have 18 million questions about prenatal care. Well, you're in luck.Medicaid for More Folks Who Need It?
Ooh ooh ooh, guess what?! There's a bill pending in Illinois that would expand Medicaid to low-income folks, whether they're disabled or not! Dig it!
Who Knew the Swedes Were So Mean?
You may have heard about the first-of-its-kind-in-the-world ruling from the Geneva Court of Justice last month.Getting Your HIV Meds: A Primer
Good morning, class....class!...Class! Sit turn, turn off your Gameboys and pay attention for five minutes! It's time for a quick lesson we like to call, "How to Get Your HIV Medications.
The Stimulus Package, COBRA, and You
Yes, yes, we know that COBRA is not a deadly snake. But hey, we had to do something to get your attention (especially since we couldn't do better than the lame headline for this post).
Yet Another Way to Not Get Your HIV Meds
File this one under "Can't Stand Up For Falling Down" (to quote the 60s soul duo Sam & Dave).
