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HIV/AIDS in Georgia - How we have failed and will continue to fail
This is a not something new. We have know for years that HIV/AIDS was becoming a real threat for rural, female, African-American and poor people. This is not all the fault of the state (but plenty of … more →
South Georgia HIV/AIDS
OFF TOPIC: Obama
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expatbrazil wrote 10 months ago: Washington D.C. January 20, 2009 As a kid growning up in Southwest Oklahoma in the early 50’s, … more →
Another First
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Susan Shay wrote 1 year ago: So now we have another first. The first African American presidential candidate. This is NOT a blog … more →
HIV/AIDS in Georgia - How we have failed and will continue to fail
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goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: This is a not something new. We have know for years that HIV/AIDS was becoming a real threat for rur … more →
National Minority AIDS Council Call to Action- New HIV rates
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: There website is here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Circe J. Gray Le Compte, Director of Communica … more →
The International AIDS Conference 2008 - Resources
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Today the XVII International AIDS Conference starts in Mexico City. Lots of information is going to … more →
Black America and HIV - US failure to combat problem
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Here is the link to the report and whole article. What If Black America Were Its Own Country? … more →
The South has 52% of all HIV cases
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Here is the link to the Southern States Manifesto Report warns of Southern AIDS ‘crisis’ Half of dea … more →
HIV estimates in US are 40% higher that thought
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Here is the NPR story on the issue: HIV rates higher than thought And print story from NYT H.I.V. St … more →
It took countless deaths, but Georgia finally gets a Mental Health Ombudsman
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: While on the face of it it is a good sign that Georgia is finally doing something to address this ho … more →
1000 Georgians died last year due to lack of health care
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: There are a couple of issues here. Issue one- The Georgia Legislature should be ashamed of themselve … more →
Lack of HIV coverage in the news
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Found this to be a good example of how HIV/AIDS is not being covered in the news and how this lack o … more →
PEPFAR - the linglering problems have not gotten better
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: From Feministe. Go read the whole post. Despite evidence—and the efforts of Rep. Betty McCollum, exp … more →
Dr. Tom (Sen. Coburn) strikes again to block PEPFAR in his continuing "War on people with HIV"
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: This is the guy who rammed through all the changes in the Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization bill a … more →
CDC struggles with trying to view HIV issues through the lenses of conservative politics
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goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: This is yet another example of how the leadership at CDC has been replaced and hamstrung by conserva … more →
Unnatural Causes - it not just your genes or lack of access
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: Started March 27 but they are repeating the first episode this coming Wednesday and GPB will air it … more →
Alabama and HIV; keeping Georgia out of last place
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: The arguments against work release for HIV+ are completely bogus and are really a cover for fear and … more →
CDC announces almost 50% increase of HIV positive people in US
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: It is not just one or the other. Rates are increasing due to lack of prevention efforts, national po … more →
HIV and STI outreach efforts still not working
goingsouth wrote 1 year ago: The rise of syphilis in gay men prove that we are not reaching the core population and do not have … more →
Quilts and Dolls..
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niaknowles wrote 2 years ago: We’re not talking child’s play when we speak of Dolls! I had the privilege of hosting/gr … more →
