Finally, Testing Incoming Inmates for HIV

More than 20 years ago, State Rep. Penny Pullen was pushing for inmates to be tested for HIV upon incarceration. She was even willing to settle for testing upon release. Why? In the hope that those in prison might be … Continue reading

Confirmation of HIV/AIDS Prediction

At two forums I attended on then-State Rep. Penny Pullen’s behalf I made predictions about the danger black women had of becoming HIV-infected. One was a debate with a left-wing law professor at John Marshall Law School in Chicago and … Continue reading

Napolitano Flips on Passive Approach to Swine Flu

You will remember that on Sunday Janet Napolitano, President Barack Obama’s Secretary of Homeland Security, said her department was dealing with swine flu “passively.” That was when the CDC has confirmed 20 cases. Monday, the number of cases was up … Continue reading

Sanity in HIV Reporting…Finally

Recommended in the late 1980’s by President Ronald Reagan’s AIDS/HIV Commission–on which Illinois State Rep. Penny Pullen (R-Park Ridge) served–the Illinois General Assembly finally seems to be following the advice that she and to-be-Clinton AIDS Czarina Christine Gebbe agreed upon. … Continue reading

Sanity in HIV Reporting…Finally

Recommended in the late 1980’s by President Ronald Reagan’s AIDS/HIV Commission–on which Illinois State Rep. Penny Pullen (R-Park Ridge) served–the Illinois General Assembly finally seems to be following the advice that she and to-be-Clinton AIDS Czarina Christine Gebbe agreed upon. … Continue reading