In This Issue
We continue our coverage of how states are implementing the Affordable Care Act by looking at California, one of the most-prepared states and the very first to set up its healthcare exchange. You may remember that the Sunshine State recently announced jaw-dropping savings of as much as 29 percent below the small-business health-insurance premiums.
In time for National HIV Testing Day this Thursday, June 27th, AIDS.gov is releasing its most recent video, “Facing AIDS for National HIV Testing Day,” a short, shareable segment that anyone can use to help them talk about HIV/AIDS with, say, a friend, loved one or coworker. Also learn about Walgreens partnership with Greater Than AIDS, local health departments and ASOs around the country to provide free testing at Walgreens locations in 54 cities.
ProPublic reports on recent data released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development that proves (once again) the existence of racial discrimination in housing. Of course, residential segregation plays an important role in the spread of HIV. We also bring you ColorLines' first live chat with its readers and southern LGBT organizers as well as to its new report Better Together: Bridging LGBT and Racial Justice.
Yours in the struggle,
Raniyah M. Copeland