Trenton Straube

New York

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Journalist who covers LGBT issues, sexual health, HIV, art, pop & politics. An inquisitive (irreverent) agnostic into literature, thrillers, nightlife & laughs.

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Articles

U.S. District Court Strikes Down HIV Ban Against Joining the Military

Nov 11, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

Americans living with HIV who maintain an undetectable viral load can no longer be barred from enlisting in the U.S. armed forces, a federal judge ruled in August, striking down the last remaining policy limiting enlistment for those with HIV. The ruling came in Wilkins v. Austin, which was filed against the Department of Defense November 2022 by the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal; Peter Perkowski, Esq.; Scott A. Schoettes, Esq.; and Winston & Strawn LLP.
"Manhattan Project on HIV"

Nov 11, 2024 | realhealthmag.com | Trenton Straube

As the founder and sole owner of software company InterSystems, Phillip “Terry” Ragon is worth about $3.1 billion, according to Forbes. Now, he is applying his successful long-term approach to business toward a new challenge: curing HIV. Ragon and his wife, Susan, have donated about $400 million to HIV cure research.
In a First, CDC Funds Pilot PrEP Program

Nov 11, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

The federal government is, for the first time, funding a pilot program that will provide generic pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications to prevent HIV. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made about $10 million available for PrEP programs in jurisdictions already receiving funding for the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States initiative.
What HIV Organizations Are Saying About the 2024 Election

Nov 7, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

The American public has voted, and the 2024 election results are in. Donald Trump is the president-elect. This is not the outcome most in the HIV community preferred. As the possible repercussions come into focus, leaders of HIV organizations have been speaking out, not just for those affected by HIV and AIDS but also for the civil rights and access to health care for African Americans, Latinos, LGBTQ people and other minorities.
New Jersey’s Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Celebrates 39 Years of HIV Service

Nov 5, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

Fierce poses were struck and HIV advocates were honored at Hyacinth AIDS Foundation’s 39th gala and silent auction November 2 at the Newark Museum of Art in New Jersey. Hyacinth has been providing HIV services and advocacy in the Garden State since 1985 and currently operates in seven regional offices. The evening of celebration and dance also honored individuals making a difference and inspiring others.
New Jersey’s Hyacinth AIDS Foundation Celebrates 39 Years of HIV Service

Nov 5, 2024 | tusaludmag.com | Trenton Straube

Fierce poses were struck and HIV advocates were honored at Hyacinth AIDS Foundation’s 39th gala and silent auction November 2 at the Newark Museum of Art in New Jersey. Hyacinth has been providing HIV services and advocacy in the Garden State since 1985 and currently operates in seven regional offices. The evening of celebration and dance also honored individuals making a difference and inspiring others.
Camp Heartland, a Longtime Retreat for Youth With HIV, Is Closing

Nov 1, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

Since 1993, Camp Heartland has offered a much-needed respite and joy toyouth living with and affected by HIV. But the beloved Minnesota camp is closing because the facility is for sale. It has served over 6,000 youth affected by HIV and AIDS during its three-decade run. Posted by One Heartland on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 “My Dear One Heartland Friends, I have a range of emotions today as I have bittersweet news to share,” announced camp founder Neil Willenson in an October 29 Facebook post.
Women With HIV Are Getting Out the Vote

Oct 29, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

“We won’t be scared. We won’t be stopped. WE WILL VOTE!” So declares last month’s policy update from the Positive Women’s Network–USA (PWN-USA), a nationwide, trans-inclusive nonprofit group of women living with HIV. The subject of that September newsletter update was voter suppression—raising awareness of the issue and how to fight against suppression—but PWN-USA has long been active in local and national elections. This year is no exception.
PrEP Aware Week 2024: HIV Prevention Is for All Ages

Oct 25, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

HIV prevention isn’t a concern only during a specific time of life. Plain and simple: PrEP is for all ages. That’s the theme of PrEP Aware Week 2024, October 21 to 27, a campaign of the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute that aims to raise public awareness and uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to prevent HIV. PrEP helps people take control of their sexual health. 30 years ago, HIV/AIDS was often a death sentence because effective treatments weren’t available.
New Rule: Insurers Must Cover Daily and Long-Acting PrEP to Prevent HIV

Oct 22, 2024 | poz.com | Trenton Straube

The federal government now requires health insurers to cover the three forms of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV—including two daily tablet regimens and a long-acting injectable. What’s more, the health plans must cover related PrEP services without cost-sharing and cannot force patients to choose one form of PrEP over another.