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Andrew Spieldenner, PhD

Vice-Chair, United States People Living with HIV Caucus

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Treatment costs: The importance of TRIPS flexibility

Big pharma - a trillion-dollar industry - holds the keys to accessible treatment. TRIPS has been used to limit global availability of meds

Positive Leadership Matters - Or Why I Became an Executive Director...

I recently started as Executive Director of MPact: Global Action for Gay Health & Rights. Why would I do that when I’m already tenured?

A tough start to 2021: Goodbye to Carmen Vazquez and Joe Sonnabend

For many of us in the HIV community, we have learned to live with loss. In this current pandemic, what lessons can we share?

Race matters: Still in 2021

The HIV and LGBTQ communities still struggle with race and how to integrate racial justice into our movements.

To the President-Elect Biden and Vice-President-Elect Harris...

The US People living with HIV Caucus has some words for the incoming Administration

Tis the Season: Looking ahead

2020 is ending. The year is nothing like we expected when we rang in the New Year. What next?

The Positive Vote: A vital beginning towards changing society

I’m anxious in 2020. Through a global pandemic, increased focus on racial justice in the US, and an election coming up. It’s a lot.

Recognizing losses and feeling dirty: Living with HIV in another pandemic

In this depressing & tumultuous time, we as a community are facing trauma and loss as Covid-19 pandemic takes it toll.

Who Counts? Some Thoughts on HIV Surveillance

HIV surveillance technologies continue to develop at a rapid rate. How does this affect our HIV community?

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State of Stigma 2020

It’s 2020 and people still want us to prove AIDS-related stigma exists. I’m tired.

UNAIDS in 2020 and Beyond

From domestic HIV advocacy to global views: The relevance of the U.N. Joint Programme

US people living with HIV Networks support HIV2020 in Mexico City

People living with HIV networks recognize the importance of community building at HIV2020 in the HIV response.

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.