AIDS

Concessions to moderates would make it difficult for urban clinics to obtain federal money.

United Nations drug policy framework is scheduled to be approved next week, with the United States breaking from much of Europe and Canada.

Since 1988, the U.S. has banned federal funding for needle exchange programs. But with a president who pledges to lift the ban, why is the United States opposing UN efforts to promote them?

Politico reports that a coalition of advocacy organizations, including the National Black Police Association, has sent a letter to President-elect Barack Obama opposing the appointment of Rep. James Ramstad (R-Minn.) to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Ramstad, who is a recovering alcoholic, has been mentioned as a possible choice to direct the [...]