Examining the Epidemic
Three Views of AIDS in the Nation and D.C.
With the success of treatments for HIV/AIDS over the past few years, with the near-disappearance of AIDS related causes from gay obituaries, with the continued mainstreaming of HIV as a political cause, it may seem easy to dismiss the coming of yet another World AIDS Day.
But while there have been undeniable successes in the treatment and prevention of HIV, some challenges remains and new ones are rising. From the burgeoning crisis of HIV infection among black gay men to the ever-increasing specter of crystal meth use, HIV remains a vital issue for the health of the gay community.
For World AIDS Day 2005, Metro Weekly talked to the heads of three organizations dedicated to fighting the virus to find out what victories have been achieved and, just as important, what challenges remain.
 Paul Kawata National Minority AIDS Council |
 Adam Tenner Metro TeenAIDS |
 Julie Scofield National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors |
Support Metro Weekly’s Journalism
These are challenging times for news organizations. And yet it’s crucial we stay active and provide vital resources and information to both our local readers and the world. So won’t you please take a moment and consider supporting Metro Weekly with a membership? For as little as $5 a month, you can help ensure Metro Weekly magazine and MetroWeekly.com remain free, viable resources as we provide the best, most diverse, culturally-resonant LGBTQ coverage in both the D.C. region and around the world. Memberships come with exclusive perks and discounts, your own personal digital delivery of each week’s magazine (and an archive), access to our Member's Lounge when it launches this fall, and exclusive members-only items like Metro Weekly Membership Mugs and Tote Bags! Check out all our membership levels here and please join us today!
