August 18, 2008 Vol. 14. No. 20

In This Issue:

1. In the News: Local HIV Coverage
2. Update: International AIDS Conference Wrap Up
3. Election: September 9 Primary Election and 2008 Voter Guide
4. Announcement: Allan Spear Forum Featuring Regan Hoffman on September 16
   
   

In the News: Local HIV Coverage

Have we become complacent about AIDS?
By Susan Albright
Minn Post
August 5, 2008

AIDS is a problem here at home, too
By Lorraine Teel
Star Tribune
August 4, 2008

Actress Gloria Reuben comes to town to spread AIDS/HIV Awareness
KARE 11
July 29, 2008

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Update: International AIDS Conference Wrap Up

The XVII International AIDS Conference was held in Mexico City August 3—8. This conference covers all aspects of AIDS; treatment, prevention, and research. Advocates, experts, and leading researchers from across the globe convened to share knowledge and work on real solutions.

In partnership with the International AIDS Society, kaisernetwork.org was the official webcaster of the XVII International AIDS Conference from Mexico City, Mexico, providing daily online conference coverage. Use the links to view Web casts, read transcripts, and learn from the experts.

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Election: September 9, Primary Election and 2008 Voter Guide

The 2008 election season is upon us. Are you registered to vote? Check out the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) 2008 Voter Guide if you have questions. Access information about the candidates, find out where you vote, and have your questions answered by using the Vote! section of the MAP Web site.

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Announcement: Allan Spear Forum Featuring Regan Hoffman on September 16

The Minnesota AIDS Project has assembled a diverse, all-star lineup for the 2008 Allan Spear Forums. The next Forum will take place on Tuesday, September 16, featuring POZ Magazine Editor-in-chief Regan Hofmann.

Regan Hofmann
Editor-in-Chief, POZ
Tuesday, September 16 • 7 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis

The series is free and open to the public.

In her current position as editor-in-chief of POZ magazine, Regan Hofmann is responsible for the editorial direction of this award-winning, monthly publication. Her vision includes raising awareness of HIV, highlighting how the profile of the epidemic has changed dramatically to include women and people of color, and fighting the stigma that has barely lessened in a quarter of a century since the disease was first identified. Hofmann believes that combating stigma is key because fear of stigma prevents people from talking about HIV, which, in turn, hampers education and prevention efforts and compromises the level of care people receive.

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Visit the HIV Action Network archive to see what you missed.

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For more information about what's of interest to you at the Minnesota State Capitol, visit the Web sites of our allies at OutFront Minnesota and Coalition for Responsible Sex Education .

The HIV Action Network email is published by the Minnesota AIDS Project every week while the Minnesota Legislature is in session, and bi-monthly during the rest of the year. It isavailable through the MAP web site mnaidsproject.org and through email list service. If you wish to receive the HIV Action Network email, visit our Join the HIV Action Network page, or contact MAP Public Policy by phone or email.

MAP Public Policy
Minnesota AIDS Project
1400 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-373-2437
1-800-248-2437

public.policy@mnaidsproject.org

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