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Save the City of Toronto’s Global AIDS Initiative from the Chopping Block: We can afford it

It is once again that time of year in the City of Toronto.  No, not the holiday season of merriment and giving, but the season of scrooge and “restraint.”  Yes, the City’s budget process.  On the chopping block this year, … Continue reading

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Think Twice Campaign Phase Two: Calling all men who fuck men

Last night AIDS ACTION NOW! launched phase 2 of our Think Twice Campaign against the criminalization of people living with HIV.   We were at the Art Gallery of Ontario for the launch of poster/VIRUS 2012, to celebrate and commemorate … Continue reading

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HIV PEP in Ontario: How many infections could be prevented if gay men had access?

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means using anti-HIV medications (the same meds people living with HIV take to treat HIV infection) for approximately a month after a potential exposure to HIV.  PEP has been shown to reduce the risk of someone becoming … Continue reading

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AAN! Pickets Ontario Attorney General: “Think Twice” before you prosecute

On Tuesday, July 24, AAN! members and allies greeted employees of the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario as they arrived for work. Covering both the front and back doors of the Ministry of the Attorney General building on … Continue reading

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Harper Government targeted at AIDS 2012

Activists angered over funding cuts and regressive government policy protest the Canada exhibit booth Monday July 23, 12 – To launch off the AIDS 2012 XIX International AIDS Conference Washington D.C., Canadian and international activists demonstrated at the Canadian exhibition … Continue reading

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