Tell Adam Clampitt to Talk About HIV/AIDS

Adam Clampitt has launched a campaign website today. Where he states "I'm exploring a run for DC Council at-Large to break up the gridlock of politics as usual and move our city forward."

Clampitt regularly blogs at www.districtmatters.com. Unfortunately, HIV/AIDS in DC is not an issue emphasized on either District Matters or his new campaign website.

Please take a moment right now and send an e-mail message to Adam Clampitt and encourage him to talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in DC during his campaign.

We have to make to make it perfectly clear to Adam and anyone else considering a run for city council that having a higher HIV rate than any state and a higher HIV death rate than any state is unacceptable.

Let Adam know that HIV/AIDS is the top public health priority for our city, and it must be a top priority of his campaign.

Send your e-mail to: adamclampitt@fighthivindc.org. Your message will go directly to Adam, and a copy will also come to me. I'll pick the best e-mail messages and post them on the website next week.

Please, take just one minute right now and Tell Adam to Talk about HIV/AIDS.

Welcome to the New DC HIV/AIDS Director

Newly appointed Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration won't actually start work till October, but folks are already posting some great welcome messages right here on our welcome page.

Alex Lawson (pictured bottom left) writes: "I think that the challenges that you will face as the new director of the HIV/AIDS Administration are tough ones, but by working together with the community these challenges can be overcome." read Alex's welcome message.

Ruby Corado (pictured bottom right) writes: "As you lead our nation’s capital in the fight against this disease, I want to beg and plead that you give those infected and affected by this plague, the power to lead right along with you in this battle." read Ruby's welcome message.

Alexis Landa (pictured botom right) writes: "As part of the Network of this City fighting against HIV/AIDS, and a truly untiring defender of the rights of minorities, I as a voice for Andromeda Transcultural Health and its employees, would like to welcome you as our new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration." read Alexis's message.

Karyn Pomerantz (pictured top left) writes: "We need to include but go way beyond condoms, sex education, and testing as responses to HIV. MWPHA demands that all DC residents have access to truly affordable housing and meaningful jobs to create the stability that creates health." read Karyn's welcome message.

Great work, but we're just getting started. Please take a moment and send your own welcome message to Dr. Hader. It's simple, just send a message to welcome@fighthivindc.org.