July 2012 « Eyes Wide Open

In the Aftermath of a Tragedy

There have been numerous articles written about the recent tragic, mass shooting at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. It goes without saying that the entire incident is heartbreaking for all.

The tragedy has also elevated the gun control law debate to the forefront once again. Articles and blogs outlining arguments both for and [...]

Boy Scouts Reaffirms Anti-Gay Policy

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has decided to uphold their longtime policy of banning gays from joining the organization. This means that openly gay boys can’t be Scouts and gay and lesbian adults can’t serve as leaders. A statement issued by the organization said that the exclusion policy “reflects the beliefs and perspectives” [...]

International AIDS Conference Further Marginalizes People Living with HIV

In 2010, President Obama repealed the ban that excluded people living with HIV/AIDS from entering the U.S. This was cause for celebration among human rights advocates, prompting a decision to host the 2012 International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC from July 22nd – 27th.

However, in order for admission to the U.S., conference participants [...]

Update: Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic to Remain Open Indefinitely

Last week we posted about the temporary injunction of a Mississippi law that would require the state’s sole abortion clinic to close.

Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan ruled that the injunction will remain in place while he considers more evidence – meaning the Jackson Women’s Health Organization can stay open until he [...]

HIV Testing at Home

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test in the United States called OraQuick. The test, which uses an oral mouth swab, is designed to detect the presence of HIV in 20 minutes. The FDA has stressed that the OraQuick test is not 100 percent effective, but in [...]

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Mississippi Abortion Law

Supporters fighting to keep Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic open won their battle… for now.

Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan in Jackson blocked enforcement of a Mississippi law that would require the Jackson Women’s Health Organization to close. He set a July 11 hearing to determine whether to block it indefinitely.

The new [...]

In the Aftermath of a Tragedy

Boy Scouts Reaffirms Anti-Gay Policy

International AIDS Conference Further Marginalizes People Living with HIV

Update: Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic to Remain Open Indefinitely

HIV Testing at Home

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Mississippi Abortion Law

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