— The District government and the National Institute of Health are tackling the city’s HIV/AIDS epidemic with a $26.4 million initiative. The money will go to expanding testing and treatment. Click here to read more details in the Washington Post.
— There’s an urban myth making the rounds online that women in D.C. caught carrying three or more condoms could be arrested for prostitution. As The Sexist blog reports, that’s not accurate. However, the blog does comment on the disturbing practice of officers confiscating or destroying condoms belonging to suspected prostitutes. Click here for more details.
— Tomorrow psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth will be sworn in as The District’s honorary secretary of the Department of Love and Relationships to announce a new stimulus plan for the city’s tourism business. The plan to boost tourism in the city is based on the President and First Lady’s date nights. Click here for more.
