Some stories begin with a lawsuit. Others begin with a memory that refuses to stay quiet. Blood & Honor began somewhere between the two. The legal battle that eventually forced the military to confront its discriminatory HIV policies created a public record filled with motions, affidavits, and rulings. Yet the deeper story of how institutions...Read More

Stalking isn’t only about following someone down the street or making overt threats. In the District of Columbia, it can include repeated unwanted messages, phone calls, fake online profiles, or other conduct that makes someone reasonably fear for their safety or experience serious emotional distress. This definition reflects the reality for many people in the...Read More

The Wilkins v. Austin ruling was a landmark moment. For the first time, a federal court acknowledged that the military’s long-standing restrictions on HIV+ servicemembers were discriminatory and contrary to both science and law. The decision struck down the blanket policies that had kept talented servicemembers sidelined, unable to deploy, promote, or serve on equal...Read More

One of the most common questions I hear from servicemembers living with HIV is: “Do I have to tell my new commander?” The short answer is no. You are under no obligation to walk into a new unit and disclose your status to your commander. That is the military’s job. If they want to know...Read More

It started with a simple truth — one that too many people in uniform were forced to hide. For decades, the U.S. military operated under policies that barred service members living with HIV from commissioning as officers or deploying overseas, regardless of their health, performance, or readiness. These rules were not based in current medical...Read More