Aliveness Project
Coverage of Aliveness Project in the Nexus archive.
- CDC funding shift puts $450K in Twin Cities HIV prevention at risk, group says
The CDC's decision to stop renewing funding for community-based HIV programs in Minnesota threatens $450,000 annually for the Aliveness Project's HIV testing, outreach, and treatment services. The organization warns the funding shift to the Minnesota Department of Health could disrupt prevention efforts, despite having provided over 6,000 HIV tests and linked 96% of positive cases to medical care within a month.
- Minneapolis city council hear arguments in favor of legalizing adult bathhouses for LGBTQ community
The Minneapolis City Council is considering repealing a 1988 ban on adult bathhouses, with over 30 residents, including LGBTQ activists, advocating for the change. Supporters argue the ban disproportionately targets LGBTQ individuals and people with HIV/AIDS, while Mayor Jacob Frey has indicated he would sign the repeal if passed. Council members are also addressing the legacy of Brian Coyle, who helped pass the original ban.