HIV Laws Must Change | Kerry Thomas on ‘HIV Is Not a Crime’ Awareness Day

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Send us Fan MailHIV is NOT a crime! In this powerful episode of Trans Joy Boise, we sit down with Kerry Thomas, a passionate HIV decriminalization strategist, to discuss his personal experience with HIV criminalization, the impact of outdated laws, and why HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day (Feb 28) is more crucial than ever.Kerry shares his journey of serving 15 years in prison for non-disclosure, the racial and LGBTQ2SIA+ disparities in HIV-related prosecutions, and how organizations like the Sero Project are leading the charge to modernize unjust HIV laws.We also break down the history of HIV criminalization, the medical advancements proving that Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U), and how these laws actually discourage people from getting tested and treated.📢 Join the fight to end HIV criminalization! Learn more at seroproject.com🎧 Subscribe for more stories of trans joy, resilience, and advocacy!💬 What are your thoughts on HIV criminalization? Drop a comment below!#HIVIsNotACrime #HIVCriminalization #UequalsU #TransJoyBoise #HIVAware #HIVStigma #LGBTQ2SIA #HIVAdvocacy #KerryThomas #HIVDecriminalization #HIVJustice #HIVLawReform Support the show💌 Join the conversation!Subscribe on YouTube for more episodes on trans joy, resilience, and advocacy: Follow us on TikTok & Instagram for more content and updates.Support our work and help us keep creating affirming spaces.Let’s celebrate trans joy and resilience together!#transjoyboise #transjoy #boise

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