Masen Davis
@masendavis.bsky.social
ExecDir @Funders Concerned About AIDS, abstract artist, world traveller, gay/trans bear in Berlin
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Exactly two months ago, we gathered at the FCAA Summit as the US government slashed #HIV funding and put our communities at risk. But the resistance is growing.
Revisit FCAA Executive Director @masendavis.bsky.social's remarks from the Summit as you plan your next steps: youtu.be/z7lljiB5u_0?...
Revisit FCAA Executive Director @masendavis.bsky.social's remarks from the Summit as you plan your next steps: youtu.be/z7lljiB5u_0?...
Summit Opening Speech Masen Davis FCAA Executive Director
YouTube video by Funders Concerned About AIDS
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April 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Exactly two months ago, we gathered at the FCAA Summit as the US government slashed #HIV funding and put our communities at risk. But the resistance is growing.
Revisit FCAA Executive Director @masendavis.bsky.social's remarks from the Summit as you plan your next steps: youtu.be/z7lljiB5u_0?...
Revisit FCAA Executive Director @masendavis.bsky.social's remarks from the Summit as you plan your next steps: youtu.be/z7lljiB5u_0?...
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The US is cutting its funding for Gavi, an organization that has undoubtedly saved the lives of millions of children by scaling up vaccine access and introducing new vaccines to routine immunization programs. This cut will put millions of kids' lives, and global public health, at risk.
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US decision to end support for Gavi puts millions of children’s lives at risk
It's estimated that more than 1.2 million children may die as a result of this political decision.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The US is cutting its funding for Gavi, an organization that has undoubtedly saved the lives of millions of children by scaling up vaccine access and introducing new vaccines to routine immunization programs. This cut will put millions of kids' lives, and global public health, at risk.
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if the democratic party had a functional propaganda arm it could make a lot of hay of the fact that a non-trivial number of MAGA personalities and politicians are child sex offenders
March 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
if the democratic party had a functional propaganda arm it could make a lot of hay of the fact that a non-trivial number of MAGA personalities and politicians are child sex offenders
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We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
www.lgbtqnation.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We reported on this a few days ago, but I want to point out this headline because this is where we are at.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
A bill in Arkansas would ban gender affirming HAIRCUTS for transgender youth.
HAIRCUTS.
This is a straight up North Korea state sanctioned hairstyle proposed law for youth.
I really want to focus on my job and painting these days, dammit, but I can’t stay silent about the dehumanization of trans people and immigrants. I hope you can’t, either.
March 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I really want to focus on my job and painting these days, dammit, but I can’t stay silent about the dehumanization of trans people and immigrants. I hope you can’t, either.
Dick Durbin (IL), Brian Schatz (HI), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Gary Peters (MI), Angus King (ME), Maggie Hassan (NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Chuck Schumer (NY) — We will hold you responsible for what is to come!
March 15, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Dick Durbin (IL), Brian Schatz (HI), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), John Fetterman (PA), Gary Peters (MI), Angus King (ME), Maggie Hassan (NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Chuck Schumer (NY) — We will hold you responsible for what is to come!
Rolling over is complicity, not resistance.
The institutional Democratic Party is guided by an almost pathological level of conflict avoidance in almost every direction. “What can we do to make the least number of people mad?” is just a bankrupt way to operate.
March 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Rolling over is complicity, not resistance.
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Earlier this week, we were told some of our programs were terminated in error. But we cannot restart our programming until we receive payment for the work that has already been done, which to-date exceeds $5m.
We are calling on leaders to release funding so we can get back to work.
We are calling on leaders to release funding so we can get back to work.
March 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Earlier this week, we were told some of our programs were terminated in error. But we cannot restart our programming until we receive payment for the work that has already been done, which to-date exceeds $5m.
We are calling on leaders to release funding so we can get back to work.
We are calling on leaders to release funding so we can get back to work.
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We cannot overstate this – antiretroviral treatment (ART) is lifesaving! For children living with HIV, access to treatment means reaching their next birthday.
Children’s health cannot wait! We must restore these lifesaving services.
Children’s health cannot wait! We must restore these lifesaving services.
March 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We cannot overstate this – antiretroviral treatment (ART) is lifesaving! For children living with HIV, access to treatment means reaching their next birthday.
Children’s health cannot wait! We must restore these lifesaving services.
Children’s health cannot wait! We must restore these lifesaving services.
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Since February 26, an additional 1,322 adults (from 14,482 to 15,804) and 141 infants (from 1,541 to 1,682) have died as a consequence of a single frozen USAID program.
March 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Since February 26, an additional 1,322 adults (from 14,482 to 15,804) and 141 infants (from 1,541 to 1,682) have died as a consequence of a single frozen USAID program.
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Welp, I gather this old button of mine (from, I believe, the George H W Bush era) is relevant again...
March 1, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Welp, I gather this old button of mine (from, I believe, the George H W Bush era) is relevant again...
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We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
February 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
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Tesla lost enough value today that it could have fully funded USAID for a year.
February 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Tesla lost enough value today that it could have fully funded USAID for a year.
The USAID cuts to @egpaf.bsky.social will be deadly for thousands of women and children living with HIV.
Late yesterday, we received award termination notices for three of our primary USAID agreements.
Read our full statement. pedaids.org/press-releas...
Read our full statement. pedaids.org/press-releas...
February 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The USAID cuts to @egpaf.bsky.social will be deadly for thousands of women and children living with HIV.
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The Trump administration’s steps toward dismantling USAID directly affects ongoing humanitarian and development projects worldwide.
The effects will be particularly profound in Eastern European countries bordering Russia. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/usai...
The effects will be particularly profound in Eastern European countries bordering Russia. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/usai...
February 25, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Trump administration’s steps toward dismantling USAID directly affects ongoing humanitarian and development projects worldwide.
The effects will be particularly profound in Eastern European countries bordering Russia. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/usai...
The effects will be particularly profound in Eastern European countries bordering Russia. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/usai...
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It's been 1 month since Trump announced a freeze on US foreign aid.
In this @unaids.org article, @john-plastow.bsky.social voices deep concern about the sustainability of the #HIV response, especially for HIV prevention, key populations & human rights.
Read here ⤵️
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
In this @unaids.org article, @john-plastow.bsky.social voices deep concern about the sustainability of the #HIV response, especially for HIV prevention, key populations & human rights.
Read here ⤵️
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
How the shift in US funding is threatening both the lives of people affected by HIV and the community groups supporting them
Community organizations have been particularly impacted by the freeze in funding. Community healthcare workers are losing their jobs, clinics are having to be shut down and, as a result, people in nee...
www.unaids.org
February 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
It's been 1 month since Trump announced a freeze on US foreign aid.
In this @unaids.org article, @john-plastow.bsky.social voices deep concern about the sustainability of the #HIV response, especially for HIV prevention, key populations & human rights.
Read here ⤵️
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
In this @unaids.org article, @john-plastow.bsky.social voices deep concern about the sustainability of the #HIV response, especially for HIV prevention, key populations & human rights.
Read here ⤵️
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
“Voting right wing is so 1933” — My favorite election sign in Berlin, and a message that transcends borders.
February 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
“Voting right wing is so 1933” — My favorite election sign in Berlin, and a message that transcends borders.
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Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
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March 4th. Resist.
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Head to www.FiftyFifty.one to join the movement!
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy @polrev.bsky.social
Head to www.FiftyFifty.one to join the movement!
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #March4thForDemocracy @polrev.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM
March 4th. Resist.
Too real.
February 22, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Too real.
So, Trump is clearly acting like a dictator. Will the US Congress and citizens do anything to challenge that?
February 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So, Trump is clearly acting like a dictator. Will the US Congress and citizens do anything to challenge that?
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📣 Our 2025 #HIV #Vaccine Science Academies are accepting applications!
Engage with experts, deepen your knowledge & expand your networks. Apply by 2 March:
📍 Dakar, 6-8 May (French/English): www.iasociety.org/events/acade...
📍 Cape Town, 3-5 June (English): www.iasociety.org/events/2025-...
Engage with experts, deepen your knowledge & expand your networks. Apply by 2 March:
📍 Dakar, 6-8 May (French/English): www.iasociety.org/events/acade...
📍 Cape Town, 3-5 June (English): www.iasociety.org/events/2025-...
Académie Scientifique du Vaccin contre le VIH 2025
Cette académie est spécifiquement dédiée à la promotion de l'excellence de la recherche sur les vaccins contre le VIH dans la région de l'Afrique de l'Ouest.
www.iasociety.org
February 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
📣 Our 2025 #HIV #Vaccine Science Academies are accepting applications!
Engage with experts, deepen your knowledge & expand your networks. Apply by 2 March:
📍 Dakar, 6-8 May (French/English): www.iasociety.org/events/acade...
📍 Cape Town, 3-5 June (English): www.iasociety.org/events/2025-...
Engage with experts, deepen your knowledge & expand your networks. Apply by 2 March:
📍 Dakar, 6-8 May (French/English): www.iasociety.org/events/acade...
📍 Cape Town, 3-5 June (English): www.iasociety.org/events/2025-...
Good advice! I would just add… provide shelter and safety for immigrants and trans people if you can.
Make your calls. Go to your town halls. Ask your state and local officials what they are doing under state and local law. Rest. Hydrate. Make soup for the hungry. Don’t let people tell you that you’re doing it wrong. Not a sprint. Not a marathon. A relay. Find your team. Thank you.
February 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Good advice! I would just add… provide shelter and safety for immigrants and trans people if you can.
I feel like we are watching the sequel to Putin’s rise in Russia. What will it take for Americans to understand what this means for their future, and to act before it’s too late?
February 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I feel like we are watching the sequel to Putin’s rise in Russia. What will it take for Americans to understand what this means for their future, and to act before it’s too late?