Bob Leahy: Thank you for talking to PositiveLite.com about your case. Now before we get in to that, I want you to tell me first your background. Ken Pinkela: Sure! Ken Pinkela is still a card-carrying Lieutenant Colonel in the (US) army.
US: In depth interview with Ken Pinkela whose change.org campaign to review his unjust court-martial has more than 73,000 signatures
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New rules for HIV medical examination came into force in Tajikistan
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China: Chongqing joins other cities requiring disclosure of HIV status to partners
Chinese Cities Mandate HIV Disclosure to Spouses, Sexual Partners
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US: Ohio advocates launch first Advocacy Day for HIV law reform
HIV decriminalization supporters to hold first-ever Advocacy Day at Ohio Statehouse
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Türkiye: Concerns raised over isolation of people with HIV and access to treatment
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