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Second HIV diagnosis refuels call for mandatory condoms in porn
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Sep 5, 2013
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Second HIV diagnosis refuels call for mandatory condoms in porn
Two adult film performers have allegedly tested positive for HIV in recent weeks. This news has fueled the push to mandate the use of condoms and other protective barriers on the set of porn productions.
The winning design for the official L.A. condom contest. These condoms made their debut at the Long Beach pride festival last weekend.
The winning design for the official L.A. condom contest.
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Two adult film performers have allegedly tested positive for HIV in recent weeks. This news has fueled the push to mandate the use of condoms and other protective barriers on the set of porn productions.

Yesterday on the program, we told you about two adult film performers who have allegedly tested positive for HIV in recent weeks. This news has fueled the push to mandate the use of condoms and other protective barriers on the set of porn productions.

That mandate is something that our next guest supports. Assemblyman Isadore Hall is a Democrat who represents California's 64th district. He joins the show with more.