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men who have sex with men
Coverage of men who have sex with men in the Nexus archive.
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- The AIDS Memorial Quilt made a fearful epidemic powerfully human
The AIDS Memorial Quilt, created by Cleve Jones, is the largest communal art project in the world, commemorating those lost to AIDS through over 50,000 handmade panels. It began in 1987 to humanize the epidemic, which faced stigma and inadequate government response, and has grown to cover a mile-long stretch on the National Mall.
- Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin
Health officials in Wisconsin report five mpox cases this year, urging higher-risk individuals to consider vaccination. Mpox spreads through close contact and contaminated items, with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services highlighting prevention measures and risk factors like recent travel or sexual exposure.