September 26, 2008 Vol. 14. No. 22

In This Issue:

1. Vote!: Upcoming Debates & Other Candidate Information
2. Vote!: Register to Vote Before October 14, 2008
3. Allan Spear Forum Featuring Regan Hofmann A Success
4. Announcement: Beyond HIV
5. Announcement: Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Event
6. Announcement: Let’s Talk Month Event
   

Vote!: Presidential Debate on Friday & Other Candidate Information

Watch the first presidential debate on Friday, September 26, 2008, at 8 p.m. The debate is being held at University of Mississippis in Oxford, and will be moderated by Jim Lehrer, of The NewsHour on PBS. This debate will focus on foreign policy and national security.

The debate can be viewed on PBS, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and several cable network channels.

Click here to find out more about the candidates.

Future Debates

Vice Presidential Debate
October 3, 2008
8 p.m.

Presidential Debate
October 7, 2008
8 p.m.

Presidential Debate
October 15, 2008
8 p.m.

3rd Congressional District Candidate Forum
Thursday, Oct. 16
6:30–8 p.m.
Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN 55345
Minnesota AIDS Project is a co-sponsor of this candidate forum

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Vote!: Register to Vote before October 14, 2008

The last day to pre-register for the general election is Tuesday, October 14. Register before this day if you haven’t registered yet or if you have recently moved, changed your name, or simply can’t remember if you have. Pre-registering to vote will cut down on time spent waiting in line on election day.

Click here to print a voter registration card.

Voters can register the day of the election using several options. Use the Vote! section of our Web site to find out more about same day registration.

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Regan Hofmann Speaks at Allan Spear Forum

Editor-in-Chief of POZ Magazine Discussed Her Own Experience living with HIV

Thank you to everyone who came out to participate in the Allan Spear Forum series and meet Regan Hofmann, editor-in-chief of POZ Magazine and POZ.com. During the evening, Regan talked about her own diagnosis and experience with HIV, the challenges of education and prevention for a variety of communities, and difficulties the United States needs to overcome in funding HIV prevention and services.

The Minnesota AIDS Project is proud to bring outstanding leaders like Regan to our community and those we serve. Please check out information about the Allan Spear Forum Series and the final forum of 2008 to be held on December 1st, featuring Mark Senak.

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Announcement: Beyond HIV

Beyond HIV
What gay and bi men should know about their sexual health

This a FREE forum focusing on the sexual health of gay and bi men beyond HIV. How do you find a doctor you are comfortable talking to and what questions should you ask them? How do you disclose your sexual orientation? Do you know what tests and screenings are important for gay and bisexual men? Learn the ins-and-outs of health care for gay and bisexual men with a great panel of experts! Refreshments provided.

7 to 9 p.m.
Macalester College
John B. Davis Hall
1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105

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Announcement: Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed Event

Leading the Way: Sex Ed Policy across Minnesota
October 21, 2008
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Open Book
1011 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis

Join us for this fall event to learn about important projects across the state that make Minnesota a leader in sex education. There's a whole lot happening...and it's not just at the Capitol! Come and learn how you can be part of it. Together we can continue to move responsible sex education forward.

This event is free. Please RSVP by Thursday, October 16th. If you have questions about the event, contact Lorie Alveshere at 651-644-1447 x12 or lorie@moappp.org. Not a member of the Coalition yet? Visit Coalition for Responsible Sex Ed and sign up today.

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Announcement: Let’s Talk Month

Let's Talk Month (LTM) is a community campaign during the month of October that supports parents in their efforts to talk to their children openly and honestly about relationships and sexuality.

Let's Talk Month emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between the community and the family in helping young people develop responsible and positive attitudes about sexuality.

Let's Talk Month is a time when faith communities, media, businesses, schools, and community agencies can assume leadership roles in supporting communication between young people and the adults in their lives.

Click here for more information about Let’s Talk Month.

Click here to view Let’s Talk Month events.

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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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