The Trump administration has decided not to commemorate World AIDS Day, an annual event held on December 1st to raise awareness and commemorate those affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The State Department has instructed its employees not to use government funds for the occasion and to refrain from publicly promoting World AIDS Day through any communication channels. This decision marks a departure from the previous administrations, which have traditionally recognized and supported the observance of World AIDS Day. The move has been criticized by some as a shift away from the government's commitment to addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, which has been disproportionately affected by the epidemic. The decision to not commemorate World AIDS Day comes amid concerns over the administration's policies and actions regarding LGBTQ+ rights and public health initiatives related to HIV/AIDS.
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The U.S. State Department under the Trump administration has reverted to using Times New Roman font, abandoning the more modern Calibri font previously used. This decision has sparked a debate about the significance of font choice in…
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The U.S. State Department under the Trump administration has reverted to using Times New Roman font, abandoning the more modern Calibri font previously used. This decision has sparked a debate about the significance of…
Read original at CNET →The US Department of State is reversing a 2023 decision to use the Calibri font on official communications, switching back to the traditional Times New Roman font. Secretary of State Marco Rubio frames the change as a…
Read original at Engadget →The Trump administration has decided not to commemorate World AIDS Day, an annual event held on December 1st to raise awareness and commemorate those affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The State Department has…
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The U.S. State Department under the Trump administration has reverted to using Times New Roman font, abandoning the more modern Calibri font previously used. This decision has sparked a debate about the significance of font choice in…
View source →The US Department of State is reversing a 2023 decision to use the Calibri font on official communications, switching back to the traditional Times New Roman font. Secretary of State Marco Rubio frames the change as a return to…
View source →The Trump administration has decided not to commemorate World AIDS Day, an annual event held on December 1st to raise awareness and commemorate those affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The State Department has instructed its employees not…
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