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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 1d

We’re just 2 weeks away from seeing you in person at our Research in Action Awards. In 1989, police pushed anti-gay-violence marchers in NYC — a moment captured by Ben Thornberry that still resonates today. We did it then. We can do it again. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 2d

According to "Stat News," in July, the NIH branded Sarah Stanley’s research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis as “gain of function.” TAG explains the term and why suspensions like this are ridiculous. TAG’s executive director Mark Harrington, is quoted. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/statement/tr...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 5d

Meet Ivy Kwan Arce, who will be speaking at this year’s Research in Action Awards — she’s also a 2021 RIAA honoree, TAG’s board of directors president, AND she created our memorable 2023 Limited Art Edition.

Do you have your RIAA tickets yet?

www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 5d

Meet Lorna Luft, our special performer for #RIAA2025! A celebrated singer, actress, and daughter of Judy Garland, Lorna has wowed audiences worldwide with her unforgettable voice.

Be there October 20 at Angel Orensanz → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 6d

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Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo has been fired just weeks after filing a whistleblower complaint on the politicization of science at HHS. TAG will honor her leadership and integrity at the Research in Action Awards on Oct 20 in NYC. Learn more: www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 6d

Limited Art Edition Artist – Matthew Leifheit
Meet Matthew Leifheit, photographer and curator of this year’s Limited Art Edition. His bold work exploring queer identity and community takes center stage at #RIAA2025.

Secure your seat October 20 → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 7d

Meet Joseph Evall, litigation partner at Gibson Dunn and longtime TAG ally. Honored at RIAA in 2017 for fighting HIV denialism, Joseph returns to present at #RIAA2025 with pride.

Don’t miss it October 20 → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 8d

Meet Kendall Martinez-Wright, our TAG Staff Speaker for #RIAA2025! As TAG’s Government Relations & Policy Assoc., she leads legislative oversight + strategy across our initiatives — and brings deep roots in community organizing & policy change.
Join us October 20 → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 8d

Meet Tom Postilio & Mickey Conlon, our dazzling Research in Action Awards Event Chairs! Tastemakers, real estate powerhouses, and champions of the arts, they bring style and commitment to #RIAA2025.

Join us October 20 at Angel Orensanz → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 9d

TAG Executive Director – Mark Harrington

Meet Mark Harrington, TAG’s Executive Director and longtime HIV/AIDS activist. A co-founder of TAG, Mark has shaped global advocacy for treatment access and research justice.

Celebrate with us October 20 at #RIAA2025 → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 9d

Meet Tamrin Goldberg, our vibrant emcee for #RIAA2025! A multidisciplinary artist across dance, music, and theater, Tamrin brings creativity and heart to the stage.

Join us October 20 at Angel Orensanz → www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 12d

We’re counting down the days until we gather in person to celebrate resilience, survival, and hope. What began as a fight against loss and injustice has grown into a movement—a blueprint for advocacy, progress, and change.

Join us in person, tickets can be purchased at link in bio.

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 12d

The Fight Ahead: With your support, we can go further than ever before.
We’re flashing back to 2019 — a night of celebration, community, and action at the Research in Action Awards. And we can’t wait to welcome you back on October 20, 2025. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/riaa

TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 12d

The Fight Now: The Research in Action Awards keep that fire alive, celebrating progress while reminding us the fight isn’t over!

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 12d

The Fight Then: In the late 80s and early 90s, our community stood on the frontlines—fighting for survival, for dignity, for every single life.

#RIAA2025 #TAG33YearsInAction #HIV #TB #HCV #Activism #Advocacy #SocialJustice #Flashback

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks to health leaders Emily Bass, Mitchell Warren, Asia Russell, Amanda Banda, and Isata Dumbuya. And to our event co-hosts UNAIDS, Health GAP, People's Medicines Alliance, UAEM, Treatment Action Group, RESULTS, and Partners In Health.

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 14d

The LAT CAB (long-acting technologies community advisory board), recently added two new members: Giten Khwairakpam, from Thailand, and Bakyt Myrzaliev, from Kyrgyzstan. The LAT CAB is a cross-disease organization, focused on malaria, hepatitis C virus, HIV, and latent TB infection.

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 15d

Born from TAG’s mission to accelerate research and expand access to lifesaving treatment, innovative advocacy, the Research in Action Awards honor leaders shaping the future of health equity. Join us as history continues on October 20th. www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...

TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 19d

Our friends at Fred Hutch HIV Vaccine Trials Network (#HVTN) have been working on HIV vaccines for 25 years and are making powerful progress. Get more information at HelpEndHIV.org and learn how to sign-up to become an HIV vaccine clinical study volunteer.

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 20d

"The New Yorker" did a story featuring writers “who hold the culture to account”: professional critics. The photos are done by Richard Renaldi — who created TAG’s 2005 Limited Art Edition. We still have copies of this unique photograph for sale. Info: www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/l...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 22d

For the next 24 hours: saveaidsresearch.org

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 23d

The September 11 edition of CIDRAP ran a story quoting a variety of experts, including TAG’s TB co-director Mike Frick, on how the loss of USAID is putting the fight against TB in peril. USAID was the third largest funder of TB research in 2023. www.cidrap.umn.edu/tuberculosis...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 26d

We’ll have a very special performer at this year’s Research in Action Awards (RIAA): multi-talented Lorna Luft! Ms. Luft has performed in domestic & international productions, on stage, film, & TV. Do you have your RIAA tickets yet? Don’t miss out! www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 27d

TAG and the Community Research Advisors Group (CRAG) just introduced the TB Representative Studies Rubric (TB RSR), a tool that community advisory boards (CABs) can use when designing & reviewing clinical trials protocols. Download your copy now: www.treatmentactiongroup.org/publication/...

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TAG - Treatment Action Group @treatmentactiongroup.org · 29d

Have you checked out the extensive library of TAG publications on our website? There are separate sections for Pipeline Report, TAGline, and TB Research Funding Trends.If you’re searching for something specific, you can do a search on our main Resources page: www.treatmentactiongroup.org/resources/

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