tag:blogs.poz.com,2009-03-02:/peter//1 2014-03-05T18:45:58Z AIDS and gay rights activist; Founder & Advisory Editor, AIDSmeds Movable Type 4.34-en tag:blogs.poz.com,2014:/peter//1.400739 2014-03-05T18:31:27Z 2014-03-05T18:45:58Z

The main news is that in the PARTNER Study so far there have been no transmissions within couples from a partner with an undetectable viral load, in what was estimated as 16,400 occasions of sex in the gay men and 14,000 in the heterosexuals.

Peter Staley The main news is that in the PARTNER Study so far there have been no transmissions within couples from a partner with an undetectable viral load, in what was estimated as 16,400 occasions of sex in the gay men and 14,000 in the heterosexuals. tag:blogs.poz.com,2014:/peter//1.400734 2014-03-01T18:47:48Z 2014-03-01T18:47:19Z

HIV-related stigma is worse than ever. Not the external kind, where a society is panicked about the new plague. Today's internal stigma, where a community shuns its own, is seemingly intractable and far more destructive. It breaks my heart that the worst of HIV stigma comes from my own community: gay men. It wasn't always this way.

Peter Staley HIV-related stigma is worse than ever. Not the external kind, where a society is panicked about the new plague. Today's internal stigma, where a community shuns its own, is seemingly intractable and far more destructive. It breaks my heart that the worst of HIV stigma comes from my own community: gay men. It wasn't always this way. tag:blogs.poz.com,2014:/peter//1.400727 2014-02-13T16:48:00Z 2014-02-13T16:59:25Z

After years of battle, AIDS activists can claim a huge victory today for people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in his budget speech yesterday that he had struck a deal with NY Governor Cuomo to finally implement a 30% rent cap for the city's HIV/AIDS clients of supported housing.

Peter Staley After years of battle, AIDS activists can claim a huge victory today for people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in his budget speech yesterday that he had struck a deal with NY Governor Cuomo to finally implement a 30% rent cap for the city's HIV/AIDS clients of supported housing. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400669 2013-12-11T15:32:56Z 2013-12-11T20:11:56Z

Could paying people cash to getting tested and see a doctor be the future for effective HIV prevention? I'm very supportive of trying this if it works.

Peter Staley Could paying people cash to getting tested and see a doctor be the future for effective HIV prevention? I'm very supportive of trying this if it works. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400511 2013-05-18T18:26:00Z 2013-05-18T18:40:32Z

A few days ago in New York City, a huge community forum was held titled "Is This My Beautiful Life? Perspectives From Survivors of the AIDS Generation." Please watch this powerful eleven minute "trailer" of what many felt was a moving and cathartic night. The needs and concerns of the AIDS generation should not be ignored.

Peter Staley A few days ago in New York City, a huge community forum was held titled "Is This My Beautiful Life? Perspectives From Survivors of the AIDS Generation." Please watch this powerful eleven minute "trailer" of what many felt was a moving and cathartic night. The needs and concerns of the AIDS generation should not be ignored. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400471 2013-03-19T14:02:17Z 2013-03-19T14:02:41Z

Nearly 7,000 gay men still die from AIDS in this country each year. I realize that gay marriage is important and worth fighting for, but shouldn't our national gay rights groups be doing more than token levels of activism around HIV/AIDS?

Peter Staley Nearly 7,000 gay men still die from AIDS in this country each year. I realize that gay marriage is important and worth fighting for, but shouldn't our national gay rights groups be doing more than token levels of activism around HIV/AIDS? tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400465 2013-03-11T14:31:00Z 2013-03-12T14:58:37Z

I did a radio interview with the CBC last week, Canada's public radio station, discussing the news about the "cured" baby with HIV. They also interviewed Timothy Brown, the so-called "Berlin Patient," and the first and only adult that's been cured. How will these "cures" affect those of us that have been living with HIV for months or years? When will we see a cure?

Peter Staley I did a radio interview with the CBC last week, Canada's public radio station, discussing the news about the "cured" baby with HIV. They also interviewed Timothy Brown, the so-called "Berlin Patient," and the first and only adult that's been cured. How will these "cures" affect those of us that have been living with HIV for months or years? When will we see a cure? tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400423 2013-01-25T17:59:02Z 2013-01-25T18:01:58Z

While many of us, through luck or circumstance, have landed on our feet, all of us in some way have unprocessed grief, or guilt, or an overwhelming sense of abandonment from a community that turned its back on us, and increasingly stigmatized us, all in an attempt to pretend that AIDS wasn't its problem anymore.

Peter Staley While many of us, through luck or circumstance, have landed on our feet, all of us in some way have unprocessed grief, or guilt, or an overwhelming sense of abandonment from a community that turned its back on us, and increasingly stigmatized us, all in an attempt to pretend that AIDS wasn't its problem anymore. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/peter//1.400411 2013-01-15T17:24:00Z 2013-01-15T17:29:18Z

Spencer Cox -- friend, activist, and one of a kind -- died from AIDS on December 18th. His memorial is this Sunday, January 20th, starting at 3pm, at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32nd Street, NYC.

Peter Staley Spencer Cox -- friend, activist, and one of a kind -- died from AIDS on December 18th. His memorial is this Sunday, January 20th, starting at 3pm, at The Cutting Room, 44 East 32nd Street, NYC. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400363 2012-11-07T20:02:57Z 2012-11-07T20:07:58Z

This election was a historic tug-of-war for America's soul, with the Tea Party and its fear and hatreds on one end, and gays, blacks, Hispanics, Jews, women -- all those who believe America's diversity is its greatest strength -- on the other. Our diversity won.

Peter Staley This election was a historic tug-of-war for America's soul, with the Tea Party and its fear and hatreds on one end, and gays, blacks, Hispanics, Jews, women -- all those who believe America's diversity is its greatest strength -- on the other. Our diversity won. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400331 2012-10-12T14:52:59Z 2012-10-12T15:02:43Z

Amazing how he fails to mention his own shameful role in this film, or this history... Ed Koch Movie Reviews "How to Survive a Plague" (+)

Peter Staley Amazing how he fails to mention his own shameful role in this film, or this history... Ed Koch Movie Reviews "How to Survive a Plague" (+) tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400301 2012-09-19T14:56:00Z 2012-09-19T14:56:44Z

t's finally here -- a theatrical release of a film about the remarkable early history of AIDS treatment activism. This history, which we've never properly memorialized and honored, and was often unknown to younger generations, is often described as our nation's last great social movement. If you care about changing the world, regardless of the issue, you have to see this film.

Peter Staley t's finally here -- a theatrical release of a film about the remarkable early history of AIDS treatment activism. This history, which we've never properly memorialized and honored, and was often unknown to younger generations, is often described as our nation's last great social movement. If you care about changing the world, regardless of the issue, you have to see this film. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400241 2012-07-30T17:31:00Z 2012-07-30T17:32:02Z

I'm amazed how many of my progressive friends seem quite confident Obama will win in November. If you are following all this other bullshit, like the constant hype over each candidate's gaffes, then you're living in a pundit-driven echo chamber.

Peter Staley I'm amazed how many of my progressive friends seem quite confident Obama will win in November. If you are following all this other bullshit, like the constant hype over each candidate's gaffes, then you're living in a pundit-driven echo chamber. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400237 2012-07-25T21:00:00Z 2012-07-25T21:05:39Z

Frankly, it's too soon to say. But an intriguing study being released tomorrow at the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC will suggest that starting anti-HIV therapy very soon after infection could allow patients to stop therapy and still suppress the virus the rest of their lives -- a so-called functional cure.

Peter Staley Frankly, it's too soon to say. But an intriguing study being released tomorrow at the 19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC will suggest that starting anti-HIV therapy very soon after infection could allow patients to stop therapy and still suppress the virus the rest of their lives -- a so-called functional cure. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400221 2012-07-09T20:18:00Z 2012-07-09T20:22:07Z

On a recent edition of CraveOnline's "B-Movies Podcast," Reuters movie critic Alonso Duralde said his pick for the best movie so far this year is HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, a documentary about AIDS treatment activism during the early ACT UP and TAG years.

Peter Staley On a recent edition of CraveOnline's "B-Movies Podcast," Reuters movie critic Alonso Duralde said his pick for the best movie so far this year is HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, a documentary about AIDS treatment activism during the early ACT UP and TAG years.