tag:blogs.poz.com,2009-03-02:/peter//1 2013-05-18T18:40:32Z AIDS and gay rights activist; Founder & Advisory Editor, AIDSmeds Movable Type 4.34-en 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. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400202 2012-06-19T21:26:00Z 2012-06-19T21:27:10Z

I got a big bear hug on Sunday night from Andrew Sullivan. He had just seen HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, and had felt the same cathartic outpouring of emotions I had felt the first time I saw the film. It was a survivors embrace, filled with a mix of guilt and overwhelming pride.

Peter Staley I got a big bear hug on Sunday night from Andrew Sullivan. He had just seen HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, and had felt the same cathartic outpouring of emotions I had felt the first time I saw the film. It was a survivors embrace, filled with a mix of guilt and overwhelming pride. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400191 2012-06-12T17:28:30Z 2012-06-12T20:49:34Z

When the news hit that Donna Summer had died, I was reminded of her little-known scrape with ACT UP. After the group protested against her, she wrote a never-before-seen letter to its members.

Peter Staley When the news hit that Donna Summer had died, I was reminded of her little-known scrape with ACT UP. After the group protested against her, she wrote a never-before-seen letter to its members. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400188 2012-06-11T22:00:14Z 2012-06-11T22:04:00Z

"If they would keep their mouths shut, no one would ever say a word and we wouldn't know a thing about them. But no, they march in the streets. They defy you!" -- Senator Jesse Helms

Peter Staley "If they would keep their mouths shut, no one would ever say a word and we wouldn't know a thing about them. But no, they march in the streets. They defy you!" -- Senator Jesse Helms tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/peter//1.400147 2012-05-14T16:37:00Z 2012-05-14T16:38:18Z

Following up the good news I reported two years ago that meth use had declined among gay men in some U.S. cities, our National Drug Control Policy director recently announced some more good news.

Peter Staley Following up the good news I reported two years ago that meth use had declined among gay men in some U.S. cities, our National Drug Control Policy director recently announced some more good news.