March 30, 2023 – The following is a statement from NMAC Executive Director Paul Kawata on a federal district court ruling that would allow insurance companies to avoid providing preventive […]
The Importance of Trans Visibility
The Importance of Trans Visibility Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate […]
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
I will never fully understand what it means to be Native American/Alaska Native in America, but that does not imply I cannot stand in solidarity with Native people and support […]
A Letter to Walgreens
Stefano Pessina Executive Chairman Walgreens 200 Wilmot Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Dear Chairman Pessina, Walgreens’ decision to not dispense abortion pills in 21 states, including four states where it remains […]
Disney Steps Into It
First, they came for women seeking abortions. Since I did not need an abortion, I did not say anything. Then they came for transgender youth. My kids are not transgender, […]
The Future of HIV Prevention
With this letter, our movement enters a new phase of HIV prevention… HIV prevention used to be about testing, PrEP, and PEP. Our movement must now figure out how to […]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, NMAC will partner with Paramount Pictures to educate their employees on HIV in the African American community. I want to thank Harold Phillips, Director […]
A Letter to CDC on Tennessee
Jan 31, 2023 Dr. Jonathan Mermin CDC Atlanta, GA Dear Jono, As you know, HIV/AIDS sits at the intersection of so much that divides America. What happens when core HIV […]
NMAC Statement on FDA Changes to Blood Donation Restrictions for Men Who Have Sex With Men
Jan. 27, 2023 – Following is a statement from NMAC Executive Director Paul Kawata on the FDA’s announced changes to blood donation restrictions for men who have sex with men: […]
Welcome Toni Newman
NMAC is pleased to welcome Toni Newman (tnewman@nmac.org) as our new director of NMAC’s Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements. I got to know Toni when she was the […]