Jennifer Morton

2 weeks ago | poz.com | Jennifer Morton

By Jennifer Morton, Managing Editor The April/May 2025 of POZ marks Oriol Gutierrez’s 100th issue as editor-in-chief, a remarkable milestone in his journey leading the magazine. For more than a decade, Oriol has overseen POZ’s coverage of the HIV epidemic, highlighting the stories of those affected by the virus and the ongoing fight against it. It’s been an incredible honor to work alongside him in this endeavor over the years.

Nov 11, 2024 | poz.com | Jennifer Morton

According to Merriam-Webster, an icon is “a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere.” An icon transcends fame or recognition; an icon is set apart not just by achievements but also by an ability to inspire and connect with people on a profound level. Icons use their platforms to effect change, inspire others and foster community.

Oct 17, 2024 | aeon.co | Jennifer Morton

Alongside equality, freedom and opportunity, fear has long played a powerful role in political discourse. In ordinary life, fear is often a fitting response to danger. If you encounter a snake while out on a hike, fear will lead you to back away and exercise caution. If the snake is poisonous, fear will have saved your life. By contrast, the fears that dominate political discourse are less concrete.

Oct 17, 2024 | qoshe.com | Jennifer Morton

Alongside equality, freedom and opportunity, fear has long played a powerful role in political discourse. In ordinary life, fear is often a fitting response to danger. If you encounter a snake while out on a hike, fear will lead you to back away and exercise caution. If the snake is poisonous, fear will have saved your life. By contrast, the fears that dominate political discourse are less concrete.

Mar 25, 2024 | poz.com | Jennifer Morton

For the past three decades, POZ has chronicled the HIV epidemic in the United States and around the world. The magazine has explored the highs and lows in the ongoing battle against HIV and tackled issues often ignored by other media outlets. When the April/May 1994 issue launched, the protease revolution was still on the horizon, and millions of people across the globe were dying of AIDS-related illnesses.