Creating a different law for people based on an immutable characteristic has created a viral underclass in the law. Every person with HIV now is one disgruntled ex-partner away from finding themselves in a courtroom, argues activist Sean Strub. This December first there were events in thousands of communities to mark World AIDS day.
Making an Infection a Crime: An Interview With HIV Activist Sean Strub
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