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Spike in homelessness followed Cuomo’s move to cut off voucher funds as governor The shelter population spiked 35 percent in less than three years after the end of the Advantage program.

And on homelessness, for that single mom and her kids he’s crying crocodile tears for:

In a spat w/Bloomberg, Cuomo eliminated state funding for a rental voucher program known as Advantage, that helped people move out of shelter.

The result: homelessness spiked.
www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

#BlackSky #LISTEN!!

A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.

This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵

Dean Cain, Who Played Superman, Says He Is Joining ICE The actor told Fox News he will sign up as an immigration officer, as the Trump administration recruits more personnel to staff its deportation campaign.

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Zohran didn't win by relying on standard turnout patterns. We had to fundamentally transform the Democratic electorate.

I was part of a group of NYC-DSA members that applied lessons from our previous campaigns to design the “universe” of voters to talk to. Here's how we won 🧵

Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk.

Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq

Corporate America has largely abandoned its post-January 6 promises on democracy - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Since the January 6 insurrection, over 2,000 corporate and industry group PACs have given over $174 million to members of the Sedition Caucus as well as Donald Trump and the new members of Congress wh...

Corporate America has largely abandoned its post-January 6 promises on democracy

🦠 New @nature.com study finds that respiratory viruses like flu & COVID can wake up dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, triggering metastatic growth within days. This IL‑6‑driven inflammation correlated w/ higher metastasis & mortality risk in cancer survivors.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Zohran Mamdani scores 17-point lead with Jewish voters in NYC mayoral race Mamdani's support among Jewish voters comes after accusations from opponents and some community leaders that his criticism of Israel represents antisemitism.

it’s almost like all the attacks calling Mamdani antisemitic were vapid bad faith bullshit created by politicians with no policy plan other than smashing the “scary muslim” button

Wolff: I was talking to Epstein and he went into his safe and came out with photographs...

And it was Trump with girls of an uncertain age in Epstein's house...There are two in which topless girls are sitting on Trump’s lap—and then a third in which he has a stain on the front of his pants.

EMA Recommends LEN for PrEP Momentum continues to build for injectable lenacapavir (LEN) for PrEP as what could be one of the most transformational moments in HIV prevention ever. Just weeks after the US Food and Drug Administra...

Momentum continues to build for injectable #lenacapavir (LEN) for #HIV #PrEP! On Friday, the EMA recommended its approval in the EU and globally.

Now comes the challenge: getting it to the people who need it.

AVAC’s updated resources break down what needs to happen next, avac.org/blog/ema-rec....

GOP Texas Rep. Capriglione drops re-election bid after reported affair, allegations he funded abortions An exotic dancer alleges the anti-choice Republican paid for her abortions and shared disturbing fantasies about children.

Giovanni Capriglione, a right wing state rep in Texas who had an affair with a stripper, reportedly told his mistress that he wanted to ejaculate into batter for cookies that would be sold at his daughter's bake sale.

www.sacurrent.com/news/gop-tex...

How did New Yorkers rank their mayoral candidates? The data is in. Gothamist analyzes New York City Board of Elections data on how voters ranked candidates on their ballots last month.

“No-Cuomo voters made up 70% of fully completed ballots.” ✊✊✊ gothamist.com/news/how-did...

South Park is getting canceled after this lmao.

The #STIHIV2025 congress kicks off in Montréal this weekend. AVAC is tracking key sessions, strategies, and advocacy needed to confront rising infections and shrinking budgets. Follow along with our latest #STIWatch preview. #IUSTI2025 #STIadvocacy #GlobalHealth

🔗 www.stiwatch.org/whats-next-f...

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this is an astounding news moment but it’s even more astonishing to me that society at large seems to believe that biden was president in 2019 and 2020 and not trump. not sure what’s going on with that

"Train is the new private jet." Dua Lipa continues to promote taking the train over flying, boarding a Eurostar to London at Gare du Nord. This is climate-conscious messaging done right. Posted by lejeuneengage on IG.

The Progressive Movement’s Fatal Flaw: Why We Keep Winning Elections But Losing Power An open letter to the 2026 progressive candidates

People hoping for real change in America should read this. @corbintrent.bsky.social was AOCs comms director and has more experience in this than most of us.

"The failing was not building a team or a vision with others before she won."

YouTube video by HIVPxResearch New Phase III EXPrESSIVE trials announced exploring efficacy of a once-a-month oral #PrEP pill.

Today at #ias2025 Merck announced their new Phase III EXPrESSIVE trials exploring the efficacy of a once monthly oral #PrEP option. AVAC’s Nandi Sikwana here discusses the importance of this trial, youtube.com/shorts/-qI7i...

DAY 1 at IAS 2025: Funding cliffs, epidemic-ending possibilities, and essential advocacy IAS 2025, the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science, started this week amidst unifying calls to confront the collapse of US support for the HIV response with commitments to…

News from Kigali: AVAC’s #IAS2025 Day 1 update highlights funding cliffs, epidemic-ending possibilities, and essential advocacy. Read about the new #WHO guidelines on #LEN for PrEP, the new Phase 3 trials of Merck''s #PrEP pill and more!

If you missed this discussion with our co-founder @dreanyc123.bsky.social, @tamikamiddleton.bsky.social, @dnbrgr.bsky.social + @kenyonfarrow.bsky.social
on the importance of interrupting criminalization and abolitionist organizing to fight against fascism/authoritarianism, check out the recording:

❗NEWS: #WHO issued new guidelines recommending injectable #lenacapavir for #PrEP, an important step forward. Now funding & collaboration must follow to ensure this tool delivers on its potential.

www.who.int/news/item/14...

What's next? avac.org/resource/now...
avac.org/resource/now...

#IAS2025

Reply All: Power, Pride, and Community Power Beyond Pride · Episode

Excited to share that the premiere episode of the Power Beyond Pride podcast is now live! We launch with our first "Reply All" with Mattie Bynum, @shanelukas.bsky.social, @kenyonfarrow.bsky.social, and myself!

Please like, subscribe, and give us a review!

open.spotify.com/episode/3c8I...

‪@MarcoRubio.bsky.social
keeps using funding for voluntary medical male circumcision as an example of wasteful spending. #VMMC is proven to reduce #HIV and #STI transmission, by as much as 60%! Ignorance is a deadly virus. Learn more avac.org/prevention-o...

🎧 New #PxPulseLive episode: Critical Advocacy: How Civil Society is defending the HIV Response & Global Health

@asia-ilse.bsky.social & Amanda Banda dig into how civil society is fighting to sustain the #HIV response.

Listen now: avac.org/px-pulse
@kenyonfarrow.bsky.social #GlobalHealth #PEPFAR

Patti Labelle. Bahamadia.

Gerry Connolly to step down as top Democrat on House oversight panel Virginia representative says he will not seek re-election in Congress, citing return of esophageal cancer

The 74 yr-old was known to be battling throat cancer when he was voted in as top Dem of Oversight over AOC. Best wishes to him but this should have never happened. Pelosi pushed it from her own hospital bed in Europe (according to reports). Ludicrous. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Before 2024 election, 14,500 Ohio voters’ registrations disappeared with no clear explanation, research finds A Harvard University computer science researcher found 14,500 Ohio voters registrations disappeared within 90 days of the 2024 elections.

Wow www.cleveland.com/open/2025/04...

Hearing – Assessing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) YouTube video by House Appropriations Committee

The House Budget Appropriations Comittee is about to discuss #PEPFAR streaming live. AVAC Comms Director @kenyonfarrow.bsky.social wrote recently on the human cost of PEPFAR’s PrEP restrictions. avac.org/blog/prep-ba... www.youtube.com/live/MgyFrQx...