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World AIDS Day: Communities Unite Despite Federal Ban

12/2/2025

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On World AIDS Day, communities reaffirm their commitment to ending the epidemic that has claimed over 44 million lives.
The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump prohibited federal agencies from commemorating or participating in the observance.
William Brangham engaged in a discussion with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis regarding this decision.

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Story summary

On World AIDS Day, communities reaffirm their commitment to ending the epidemic that has claimed over 44 million lives.
The administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump prohibited federal agencies from commemorating or participating in the observance.
William Brangham engaged in a discussion with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis regarding this decision.