# Paul Thorn > I'm the author of several books about HIV and TB. I was a finalist for Stonewall Journalist of the Year in 2014. I am a notable figure in the movement to overturn the HIV travel ban in the United States. This ban, which was enacted in the late 1980s, prohibited individuals living with HIV/AIDS from entering the country, reflecting widespread stigma and discrimination associated with the disease at that time. I enjoy live radio and podcasting believing there is power in the stories of individuals ## Pages - [Home](https://paulthorn.co.uk/)