Submitted by Aaron Phoenix (not verified) on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 10:32pm.
I live in Bloomington, Indiana. You might of heard of it considering the Kinsey citation... The Institute is still here and so is the Museum. Often there are little posters asking for participation of members in the "gay community" to be profiled for research in one field or another through the University.
NOW, HIV is a tricky thing out here. Not alot of people are honest about it. Even the most beautiful of fellas are frightened by the stark, angry, alienating stigmas that still surround the virus in the Midwest. SO, I am unsure about approach but the institution is set up for Maidenheading a study on the growing HIV population in B-town. Yes, I did, regretfully, say growing.
I am currently questioning my own status after exposing myself to HIV 2 months ago. Ironically (and gratefully), I am an avid volunteer with CAAG and Positive Link. Both are in support of people of all orientations who are living with HIV and AIDS.
I am certain that with a little brainstorming we can address your points proactively and perhaps still squeeze in an opportunity to show our ass. :)
Check out the profile. Enjoy the blogs on the olde tome The Faggots and Their Freinds Between Revolutions... and then lets start one of our own.
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About the HIV PJA
The HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (HIV PJA) is a network
of organizations advocating for effective and just HIV
prevention policies for the United States. We grew out of the successful 2007 Prevention
Justice Mobilization, which united hundreds of groups across the country at the
intersection of HIV/AIDS, human rights, and struggles for social, racial,
gender, and economic justice.
So, I was thinking... which is dangerous but ultimately good