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Zambia’s anti-HIV program, which saved 100,000s of lives, has begun to crumble. Lewis Chifuta, a patient with advanced H.I.V. disease, in the men’s ward at the Mpongwe mission hospital in northern Zambia. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times) Dire predictions immediately followed the Trump administration’s decision in early 2025 to impose drastic cuts on foreign aid in general and …

The lessons of 2025 should shape LGBTQ rights strategies for 2026 and beyond “When the United States suddenly withdrew from its role as a leader in global LGBTQ+ advocacy, it left a huge void.” (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters) COMMENTARY In this commentary, Fabrice Houdart, the  executive director of the Association of LGBTQ+ Corporate Directors, discusses what LGBTQ rights …