Jenna Bush Parts Ways with Bush Administration on HIV/AIDS

In an interview with Newsweek magazine, Jenna Bush states that after spending time in working with people living with HIV, she oppposes the Bush Administration domestic policy of abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education. Jenna says she supports a more comprehensive "ABC" approach (abstain, be faithful, use a condom).

There is no scientific evidence that abstinence-only-until-marriage programs, those that censor information about contraception, are effective. In fact, Congress funded a 10-year study of these programs which shows they do not work. Over the years Congress has wasted 1.5 billion dollars of taxpayer money on these programs that have no measurable effect.

Despite the overwhelming evidence, Congress recently funded yet another extension of abstinence-only-until-marriage programs.

read the newsweek article here

Welcome to the New DC HIV/AIDS Director

Newly appointed Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration won't actually start work till October, but folks are already posting some great welcome messages right here on our welcome page.

Alex Lawson (pictured bottom left) writes: "I think that the challenges that you will face as the new director of the HIV/AIDS Administration are tough ones, but by working together with the community these challenges can be overcome." read Alex's welcome message.

Ruby Corado (pictured bottom right) writes: "As you lead our nation’s capital in the fight against this disease, I want to beg and plead that you give those infected and affected by this plague, the power to lead right along with you in this battle." read Ruby's welcome message.

Alexis Landa (pictured botom right) writes: "As part of the Network of this City fighting against HIV/AIDS, and a truly untiring defender of the rights of minorities, I as a voice for Andromeda Transcultural Health and its employees, would like to welcome you as our new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration." read Alexis's message.

Karyn Pomerantz (pictured top left) writes: "We need to include but go way beyond condoms, sex education, and testing as responses to HIV. MWPHA demands that all DC residents have access to truly affordable housing and meaningful jobs to create the stability that creates health." read Karyn's welcome message.

Great work, but we're just getting started. Please take a moment and send your own welcome message to Dr. Hader. It's simple, just send a message to welcome@fighthivindc.org.