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Andrew Spieldenner, PhD

Vice-Chair, United States People Living with HIV Caucus

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Ending the Epidemic: What Happens to Us?

While public health advocates are discussing the “End of AIDS,” I am unsure where we as people living with HIV fit.

Drama in the Correspondence Section of The Lancet

When communities bring up concerns about research, can we expect researchers to listen and engage us? Or are we just widgets to study?

Self-care is a trip: Taking a break from HIV advocacy

We talk about self-care a lot, but what do we mean? Putting up the “DO NOT DISTURB” sign on our lives as people living with HIV.

A Deeper Love: Pride and the rise of transphobia in 2019

As we celebrate Pride, let’s be intentional and inclusive with gender identity. I want us to stand against the rise of transphobia.

Giving Thanks?

I am always surprised at how much our allies want us to thank them for doing their jobs - or just being human. Let’s talk about gratitude.

HIV Activism Alive at AIDSWatch 2019

While other HIV conferences have felt complacent, AIDSWatch still centers activism. This year we spoke back to the CDC Director.

AIDSWatch: Getting Our Voices Heard

Each year AIDSWatch brings together hundreds of people living with HIV and our allies to DC to meet with legislators -- reasons to go.

When your government doesn’t work…

In the midst of the federal shutdown and the backlash against migrants and immigration, where is the conversation in HIV?

The New Year Upon Us: Taking a moment to reflect

Some thoughts on the closing of 2018 and the start of 2019.

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Stepping forward and using our voices: What kind of leader do you want to be?

It’s been a little over a year since I started this blog. I’ve been thinking a lot about the kinds of leadership in the HIV space

Voting: Getting the HIV community’s voice at the ballot box

We have felt like our voices do not matter. But in the HIV community, sometimes our voice is the only thing we have had.

The Public Charge Rule, Immigration and the HIV Community: Connecting the Dots

Another attack from this Administration - this time on the use of public benefits. As a community, how will the HIV community respond?

Post-Pride: Reflections on notions of “success”

Pride celebrations often make me think about how we measure success. For me, the LGBTQ and HIV communities overlap.

How much worse does it need to get? Reflecting on US politics

We all live in a social media-influenced bubble. What does it mean in terms of HIV politics?

Networks of People living with HIV as a Public Health Solution

For an innovative means of reaching people living with HIV, resource those networks of people living with HIV already doing the work

It leaves a mark: Current realities of HIV-related stigma

I keep hearing from people that HIV-stigma doesn’t exist anymore or that we can’t affect it. I want to set the record straight.

HIV Conferences – What use are they and how much do they cost?

The arguments about AIDS2020 to be held in San Francisco have brought forward discussion about HIV conferences in general. Let’s talk!

The work/play/relax balance: Preventing burnout and planning ahead in HIV

With 2018 already shaping up to be a busy year in HIV activism, I wanted to talk about the importance of taking breaks.