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‘A matter of life or death’: the activists confronting Congress about slashing HIV funding
A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion. Activists and original organizers are demanding the government preserve four decades of progress. Protests include a June 5 candlelight vigil and march in New York City.
What changed
New reports detail a specific $1 billion funding cut in a House bill and organized protests in New York.
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Activists Protest Proposed $1 Billion Cut to US HIV Funding
confidence 80%A House bill proposes reducing HIV funding by $1 billion. Activists and original organizers are demanding the government preserve four decades of progress. Protests include a June 5 candlelight vigil and march in New York City.
What's confirmed:
- A House bill would cut HIV funding by $1 billion.
- Activists are demanding that the government not undo four decades of progress.
- A candlelight vigil, rally, and march took place on June 5 as part of Seven Days in June.
- The New York City event involved partners including ACT UP, Housing Works, and Treatment Action Group (TAG).
Still unconfirmed:
- Federal cuts will impact HIV/AIDS programs in Chicago.
- Public health cuts by Trump led to a dangerous drop in global HIV prevention.
- Deep cuts could reverse decades of progress in San Francisco.