Ingrid Nelson, NP 🏳️🌈💄🥃
@ingridsue.bsky.social
Nurse Practitioner. ACT UP alum. Bi queer atheist. Mixtress. Original Mona. Cat lady. She/her. Mostly lurking.
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The way I have been describing it lately is that it feels like things are simultaneously better than they’ve ever been and worse than they’ve ever been.
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1/ For six months, I've been traveling the world on Pulitzer Ctr & Fund For Investigative Journalism grants investigating Trump's effect on HIV & LGBTQ health. On World AIDS Day, @theintercept.com is publishing an overview essay of Afeef Nessouli & my findings. theintercept.com/2025/12/01/w...
Trump Gutted AIDS Health Care at the Worst Possible Time
By the first World AIDS Day of his second term, Trump gutted LGBTQ+ employment globally and put humanity at greater risk of AIDS.
theintercept.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
1/ For six months, I've been traveling the world on Pulitzer Ctr & Fund For Investigative Journalism grants investigating Trump's effect on HIV & LGBTQ health. On World AIDS Day, @theintercept.com is publishing an overview essay of Afeef Nessouli & my findings. theintercept.com/2025/12/01/w...
I’ve seen clips of Fran Lebowitz speaking eloquently about her experiences in those horrific early days of the AIDS epidemic in NYC, but somehow never read this gut punch of a piece until today. Damn.
The Impact of AIDS on the Artistic Community, by Fran Lebowitz. For World AIDS Day. 1 of 2:
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’ve seen clips of Fran Lebowitz speaking eloquently about her experiences in those horrific early days of the AIDS epidemic in NYC, but somehow never read this gut punch of a piece until today. Damn.
The Foo Fighters have done their best to erase their history of AIDS denialism, but have still never apologized or repudiated it. But I will never forget.
It's astounding to me that this never comes up in interviews with Dave or the band. They've memory-holed this whole episode and the hundreds of thousands of deaths their support for this movement caused.
Some sources:
medium.com/the-monthly/...
Some sources:
medium.com/the-monthly/...
The Foo Fighters’ AIDS denialism should be on the record
By Martin McKenzie-Murray in The Monthly
medium.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Foo Fighters have done their best to erase their history of AIDS denialism, but have still never apologized or repudiated it. But I will never forget.
For World AIDS Day, please share your favorite movies, songs, books, or any artwork or bit of popular culture about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. I’ll start with this kickass anthem from ACT UP London’s own Jimmy Somerville:
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youtu.be/6WSBSD-pbOE?...
Jimmy Somerville - Read My Lips [Official Video HD Restoration]
YouTube video by Jimmy Somerville OFFICIAL
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December 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
For World AIDS Day, please share your favorite movies, songs, books, or any artwork or bit of popular culture about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. I’ll start with this kickass anthem from ACT UP London’s own Jimmy Somerville:
youtu.be/6WSBSD-pbOE?...
youtu.be/6WSBSD-pbOE?...
The US government may not be observing World AIDS Day, but the rest of the world still is. And this year’s theme was chosen to highlight the current US administration’s criminal negligence which has already caused over 600,000 preventable deaths.
World AIDS Day 2025 - Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response | UNAIDS
www.unaids.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The US government may not be observing World AIDS Day, but the rest of the world still is. And this year’s theme was chosen to highlight the current US administration’s criminal negligence which has already caused over 600,000 preventable deaths.
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We’re honored to report that over 11 million showed up for today’s No Kings protest, and totals are still coming in. Just… wow. WOW 😮! There’s nothing more to say.
June 15, 2025 at 1:20 AM
We’re honored to report that over 11 million showed up for today’s No Kings protest, and totals are still coming in. Just… wow. WOW 😮! There’s nothing more to say.
Protest in SF today, demanding the release of Andry Hernandez Romero, and all of the others who are illegally imprisoned in El Salvador.
April 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Protest in SF today, demanding the release of Andry Hernandez Romero, and all of the others who are illegally imprisoned in El Salvador.
Bigger and noisier crowd at #Teslatakedown in SF this week. Let’s keep it up!
March 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Bigger and noisier crowd at #Teslatakedown in SF this week. Let’s keep it up!
Excellent turnout for #Teslatakedown protest in SF today.
March 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Excellent turnout for #Teslatakedown protest in SF today.
As if the damage isn’t already done. As if he doesn’t still pose a threat to US and global public health. As if he isn’t still a dangerous crank, playing games with millions of human lives. As if he isn’t an ignoramus, in way over his head, gambling with stakes he is incapable of understanding.
RFK Jr changes stance on measles outbreak as virus spreads
Kennedy previously called the outbreak "not unusual", but now says it's a "top priority".
www.bbc.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
As if the damage isn’t already done. As if he doesn’t still pose a threat to US and global public health. As if he isn’t still a dangerous crank, playing games with millions of human lives. As if he isn’t an ignoramus, in way over his head, gambling with stakes he is incapable of understanding.
Every Saturday through early April in SF. See you there!
“In San Francisco, the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and O’Farrell Street is fast becoming the go-to hotspot for anti-Elon Musk resistance.”
“… reruns are scheduled for, so far, every Saturday through early April …”
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti... #TeslaTakedown
“… reruns are scheduled for, so far, every Saturday through early April …”
www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti... #TeslaTakedown
'Honk if u hate Elon': Busy thoroughfare becomes go-to SF protest spot
San Francisco's lone Tesla showroom saw its fourth assembly in eight days on Feb. 22, with more than 100 people gathering to protest Elon Musk.
www.sfgate.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Every Saturday through early April in SF. See you there!
An HIV denialist and anti vaxxer is now in charge of the agencies that set our national HIV treatment and vaccine guidelines. A crackpot who is against pasteurized milk and fluoridated water is now in charge of the FDA. People will get sick and die and their blood will be on his filthy hands.
February 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
An HIV denialist and anti vaxxer is now in charge of the agencies that set our national HIV treatment and vaccine guidelines. A crackpot who is against pasteurized milk and fluoridated water is now in charge of the FDA. People will get sick and die and their blood will be on his filthy hands.
“For my generation here it feels like their entire life’s work has just been stolen.” — HIV doctor in South Africa, saying what all of us in this field are thinking.
Global HIV Care Thrown Into Chaos by Trump: “I Will Be Sick and Maybe Die”
In South Africa, a 36-year-old living with HIV since childhood fears she will lose access to treatment due to Trump’s policy.
theintercept.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“For my generation here it feels like their entire life’s work has just been stolen.” — HIV doctor in South Africa, saying what all of us in this field are thinking.
Crime against humanity
This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, TAG stands with global Black communities who will be harmed by the ongoing PEPFAR freeze. #NBHAAD
February 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Crime against humanity
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This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, TAG stands with global Black communities who will be harmed by the ongoing PEPFAR freeze. #NBHAAD
February 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, TAG stands with global Black communities who will be harmed by the ongoing PEPFAR freeze. #NBHAAD
The “emergency waiver” is a lie. Medication is already being withheld and preventable HIV transmission is already happening. This is a crime against humanity.
February 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The “emergency waiver” is a lie. Medication is already being withheld and preventable HIV transmission is already happening. This is a crime against humanity.
It’s already happening. Meds are sitting on shelves while patients are being turned away. Even if the waivers eventually go into effect, some of the damage won’t be undone. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
“People Will Die”: The Trump Administration Said It Lifted Its Ban on Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid. That’s Not True.
Organizations that provide vital care for desperate and vulnerable people around the world have been forced to halt operations, turn away patients and lay off staff. “I’ve never seen anything that sca...
www.propublica.org
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It’s already happening. Meds are sitting on shelves while patients are being turned away. Even if the waivers eventually go into effect, some of the damage won’t be undone. www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Just checked the DHHS HIV treatment guidelines. They’re still up but look what happened to this one section:
February 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Just checked the DHHS HIV treatment guidelines. They’re still up but look what happened to this one section:
Why we need to stop the RFK Jr. confirmation. He is a dangerous crackpot who will destroy decades of public health work.
If RFK Jr. were to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), his dangerous views could undermine decades of public health progress. Here’s why his beliefs are harmful. His confirmation hearing is this week. Let your senators know he cannot lead HHS
His beliefs are dangerous
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His beliefs are dangerous
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January 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Why we need to stop the RFK Jr. confirmation. He is a dangerous crackpot who will destroy decades of public health work.
This program has saved tens of millions of lives worldwide since 2003. Freezing the funding now means stopping treatment for millions of people. This is genocide.
IAS statement: PEPFAR freeze threatens millions of lives
25 January 2025 (
www.iasociety.org
January 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This program has saved tens of millions of lives worldwide since 2003. Freezing the funding now means stopping treatment for millions of people. This is genocide.
This is genocide.
Trump has introduced an immediate halt to all work on PEPFAR (the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, set up by George W Bush).
This includes the HIV treatment provided to 20 million people through PEPFAR, people who will die without treatment.
And many more will acquire HIV as a result.
This includes the HIV treatment provided to 20 million people through PEPFAR, people who will die without treatment.
And many more will acquire HIV as a result.
January 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This is genocide.
Standing in solidarity with all my trans and queer friends, comrades, and loved ones today. We are all going to need each other in the times ahead.
January 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Standing in solidarity with all my trans and queer friends, comrades, and loved ones today. We are all going to need each other in the times ahead.
In the midst of all the awful news today, I’m taking a moment to celebrate something that should have happened decades ago: Indigenous activist and political prisoner Leonard Peltier will finally be released.
Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden
The outgoing administration has released Leonard Peltier from prison. Numerous activists and tribal officials have requested the release of Peltier, whom they believe to be innocent of killing two FBI...
www.mprnews.org
January 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
In the midst of all the awful news today, I’m taking a moment to celebrate something that should have happened decades ago: Indigenous activist and political prisoner Leonard Peltier will finally be released.
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy today by reflecting on Letter From a Birmingham Jail.
January 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy today by reflecting on Letter From a Birmingham Jail.