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 […]
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 […]
I’m Bringing Sexy Back
If you haven’t noticed, I love being gay. For me, it’s a gift from my creator. I appreciate and celebrate my inability to fit into the mainstream. My innate understanding […]
A Love Letter to Black Women
Kim Ferrell is NMAC’s Deputy Director for Operations. She’s been with me and NMAC for over 16 years, longer than any boyfriend. She is the heart and soul of the […]
Commitment to PrEP
This morning, the US Prevention Task Force for the Affordable Care Act reaffirmed their commitment to HIV PrEP. They looked back over hundreds of studies, particularly new studies for injectables, […]
2022 Wrap Up
2022 was NMAC’s 35th anniversary and another one for the record books. This is my regular yearend wrap-up and request for support. I hope you will consider donating. No one […]
Remembering Janet Cleveland
It started with a text from Jono Mermin at the CDC saying Janet Cleveland had passed. I thought it was a mistake, so I did not respond. It still does […]