Jeff Berry
@jeffberry.bsky.social
(he/him) HIV advocate, executive director and co-founder of The Reunion Project, the alliance of HIV long-term survivors. Former editor of Positively Aware magazine, former club DJ, vinyl aficionado, student of A Course in Miracles.
If you’re in Chicago join me at #USAging 50th Annual Conference for Aging and HIV: Bridging the Gap in Services and Support at 10:30 am, Ontario Room, Level 2. #HIVandAging #USAging2025
July 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If you’re in Chicago join me at #USAging 50th Annual Conference for Aging and HIV: Bridging the Gap in Services and Support at 10:30 am, Ontario Room, Level 2. #HIVandAging #USAging2025
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I sobbed while listening to this 6th generation Arkansas family farmer.
I come from a family who started farming AR in 1868, so this hits hard.
As she said, “I don’t care if you have an R or a D next to your name…” please listen.
#SheShed
I come from a family who started farming AR in 1868, so this hits hard.
As she said, “I don’t care if you have an R or a D next to your name…” please listen.
#SheShed
“I don’t care whether you have an R or a D next to your name.
I have no use for politicians that play dress up in cowboy boots and say they care about farmers and then do nothing in our hour of need.”
@farmherhallie.bsky.social at @jonesforar.bsky.social town hall last night.
#arpx #USDA #farmers
I have no use for politicians that play dress up in cowboy boots and say they care about farmers and then do nothing in our hour of need.”
@farmherhallie.bsky.social at @jonesforar.bsky.social town hall last night.
#arpx #USDA #farmers
March 20, 2025 at 2:51 AM
I sobbed while listening to this 6th generation Arkansas family farmer.
I come from a family who started farming AR in 1868, so this hits hard.
As she said, “I don’t care if you have an R or a D next to your name…” please listen.
#SheShed
I come from a family who started farming AR in 1868, so this hits hard.
As she said, “I don’t care if you have an R or a D next to your name…” please listen.
#SheShed
The latest from our #liarinchief #littledonny
Today in Politics, Bulletin 93. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Today in Politics, Bulletin 93. 3/17/25
… Trump outrageously claimed today that Russia has an entire Ukrainian army surrounded in Kursk, but he is going to save them tomorrow when he talks to Putin. EXCEPT THERE ARE NO UKRAINIAN TROOPS SURR...
open.substack.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The latest from our #liarinchief #littledonny
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Historically Black colleges and universities have provided infrastructure for voting rights advancement for decades. But now, under the threat of unreliable funding and new executive orders, their future is in question.
Defending HBCUs Safeguards Democracy
The groups and institutions that built our modern multiracial democracy are critical to sustaining it.
www.brennancenter.org
March 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Historically Black colleges and universities have provided infrastructure for voting rights advancement for decades. But now, under the threat of unreliable funding and new executive orders, their future is in question.
This might help explain why some Republicans are afraid of standing up. Problem is, what’s coming is much, much worse than intimidation and threats. Think: Alexei Nalvany. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Republicans terrified of crossing Trump due to physical threats, Democrat says
Eric Swalwell says threats to them and their families are stopping GOP officials from criticizing president
www.theguardian.com
March 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This might help explain why some Republicans are afraid of standing up. Problem is, what’s coming is much, much worse than intimidation and threats. Think: Alexei Nalvany. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Whatever you do, please don't email HR@OPM.gov and send a bunch of emails! This is the email address from which came the order to federal employees to list five things they "got done" last week. My response?
February 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Whatever you do, please don't email HR@OPM.gov and send a bunch of emails! This is the email address from which came the order to federal employees to list five things they "got done" last week. My response?
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One possible “missed opportunity” is #PEPFAR’s agreement to distribute #lenacapavir, a twice-yearly shot for #HIV prevention expected to be #FDA approved soon.
“If there's no HIV prevention happening, then there's no implementation of a supply agreement.”
positivelyaware.com/pepfar-jirai...
“If there's no HIV prevention happening, then there's no implementation of a supply agreement.”
positivelyaware.com/pepfar-jirai...
February 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One possible “missed opportunity” is #PEPFAR’s agreement to distribute #lenacapavir, a twice-yearly shot for #HIV prevention expected to be #FDA approved soon.
“If there's no HIV prevention happening, then there's no implementation of a supply agreement.”
positivelyaware.com/pepfar-jirai...
“If there's no HIV prevention happening, then there's no implementation of a supply agreement.”
positivelyaware.com/pepfar-jirai...
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
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ATTN: THREAD: The loyalty interviews have begun in DC. As someone who has direct experience with this, I have a couple of recommendations for all federal workers. Please share this widely, and with any federal government employee you know. 1/
January 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
ATTN: THREAD: The loyalty interviews have begun in DC. As someone who has direct experience with this, I have a couple of recommendations for all federal workers. Please share this widely, and with any federal government employee you know. 1/
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RESIST.
Don't quit.
Don't stop fighting.
Don't obey in advance.
Don't stop calling them out.
Keep raising your voices as loudly as you can.
Keep organizing your friends, family, everyone.
Keep supporting orgs that are leading the fight.
RESIST.
Don't quit.
Don't stop fighting.
Don't obey in advance.
Don't stop calling them out.
Keep raising your voices as loudly as you can.
Keep organizing your friends, family, everyone.
Keep supporting orgs that are leading the fight.
RESIST.
January 20, 2025 at 4:50 AM
RESIST.
Don't quit.
Don't stop fighting.
Don't obey in advance.
Don't stop calling them out.
Keep raising your voices as loudly as you can.
Keep organizing your friends, family, everyone.
Keep supporting orgs that are leading the fight.
RESIST.
Don't quit.
Don't stop fighting.
Don't obey in advance.
Don't stop calling them out.
Keep raising your voices as loudly as you can.
Keep organizing your friends, family, everyone.
Keep supporting orgs that are leading the fight.
RESIST.
Today I reread “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen...
January 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today I reread “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen...
What’s in a name? @victorianoe.bsky.social asks whether a person who doesn’t have HIV qualifies as a long-term survivor in her article for POZ magazine. www.poz.com/article/name
What’s in a Name?
The debate over who qualifies as a long-term survivor is in the spotlight.
www.poz.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
What’s in a name? @victorianoe.bsky.social asks whether a person who doesn’t have HIV qualifies as a long-term survivor in her article for POZ magazine. www.poz.com/article/name
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I am clinic today best believe I will be recommending + promoting covid, flu & mpox shots. I'm a physician and my duty is to provide patients with the best care and prevention measures we have available. This includes vaccines.
Disobey in real time don't obey in advance.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Disobey in real time don't obey in advance.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots
An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.
www.npr.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:22 PM
I am clinic today best believe I will be recommending + promoting covid, flu & mpox shots. I'm a physician and my duty is to provide patients with the best care and prevention measures we have available. This includes vaccines.
Disobey in real time don't obey in advance.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Disobey in real time don't obey in advance.
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Do not despair. Find your work and do it!
December 13, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Do not despair. Find your work and do it!
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The Reunion Project will be hosting a National Virtual Reunion Meeting on Wednesday December 11, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm ET entitled “Measuring Joy-Quality of Life for Long Term Survivors.”
Register now by visiting bit.ly/trpjoy
Register now by visiting bit.ly/trpjoy
December 9, 2024 at 10:23 PM
The Reunion Project will be hosting a National Virtual Reunion Meeting on Wednesday December 11, 2024 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm ET entitled “Measuring Joy-Quality of Life for Long Term Survivors.”
Register now by visiting bit.ly/trpjoy
Register now by visiting bit.ly/trpjoy
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NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next.
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social
1/
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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November 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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First impression: professional organizations in biomedical research, public health and healthcare are treading carefully with the RFK Jr. nomination and it does not bode well for the courage we'll need to stem the damage this administration will do.
November 17, 2024 at 12:54 AM
First impression: professional organizations in biomedical research, public health and healthcare are treading carefully with the RFK Jr. nomination and it does not bode well for the courage we'll need to stem the damage this administration will do.
Beaver full moon in Chicago this evening
November 16, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Beaver full moon in Chicago this evening
November 15, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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If you are LGBTQ or an ally and not ready to start working to protect and secure our rights, get out of the way of those of us who are. We have no time to waste. We are under legislative attack.
right.to
November 14, 2024 at 9:22 PM
If you are LGBTQ or an ally and not ready to start working to protect and secure our rights, get out of the way of those of us who are. We have no time to waste. We are under legislative attack.