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Seven Days Campaign Protests Trump Medicaid Cuts Threatening HIV Care

6/9/2026

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Activists launched national “Seven Days in June” campaign at a Christopher Street vigil, marking 45 years since the first AIDS cases.
Hundreds joined ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), Housing Works, PrEP4All to protest Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures and Ryan White program.
Demonstrators blamed President Donald Trump for cuts that threaten HIV treatment, prevention and housing.
Benjamin Heim Shepard said AIDS movement shows everyone needs health care, prevention and treatment.

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Activists launched national “Seven Days in June” campaign at a Christopher Street vigil, marking 45 years since the first AIDS cases.
Hundreds joined ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power), Housing Works, PrEP4All to protest Medicaid cuts, rural hospital closures and Ryan White program.
Demonstrators blamed President Donald Trump for cuts that threaten HIV treatment, prevention and housing.
Benjamin Heim Shepard said AIDS movement shows everyone needs health care, prevention and treatment.