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Marcelo F. Levy

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Long term HIV/AIDS survivor (1985). Jewish, Argentine/American, Gay.

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@jamie_smirk 4 months after my late husband and I started dating, we learned I was +, he -. I told him I would understand if he wanted to end the relationship. His response was, “what kind of person leaves someone they love due to illness “? 🧵
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Happy 61st Birthday to me! In 1985, when I tested positive for HIV, I was told I would probably die before turning 30. Today, I am 61!!!
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@Debunk_the_Funk I tested positive for HIV in '85. AZT was first approved in '87. That's when I started it. I am alive today, thanks in part to AZT. Sadly, not all were as lucky as me. Dr. Fauci is a hero.
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Marcelo F. Levy
2 years
I'm not sure why #AIDS is trending but as someone living with AIDS since 1989, (HIV+ since 1985) I share my story with no shame. More importantly, to give hope to anyone diagnosed with a life threatening illness.
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@krassenstein I voted for her in 2008(primaries). I voted for her in 2016 (General not primaries). I love and admire her. That being said... No, just no.
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61years old. 39 years living with HIV. Unashamed. Unapologetic. #MakeStigmaHistory
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@hekinhtx @TMZ AIDS has never been shameful!
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@floridamanjames Have you always been self-loathing?
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In 1985, age 22, I was diagnosed with #HIV . I was told I would "probably" die before turning 30. This week, Wednesday, I will celebrate my 60th birthday. I will remember those not as fortunate. I am a lucky man.
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3 years
@TMZ AIDS shaming in 2022? Pathetic.
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1 year
I've been living with HIV since 1985, 38 years. Every time someone has tried to shame me for my honesty, I have made it a teachable moment. HIV/AIDS shaming ends with me. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay
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@davidhogg111 @JamesShawJr9 TIME, People of the Year!
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Marcelo F. Levy
1 year
@Ryan_L_Heath @Debunk_the_Funk I tested HIV+ in '85. I took AZT mono therapy for 2 years, '87-'89. I am alive today, in part, thanks to it.
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1 year
If you live in NC, join me in voting for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
@JoshStein_
Josh Stein
1 year
We should be laser-focused on supporting teachers and educating school kids, not banning books and suing educators. But Raleigh Republicans are proving, once again, that they’re more interested in fighting culture wars than doing right by our children.
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If you live in NC, join me in voting for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
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Josh Stein
1 year
I love North Carolina. I grew up here. Anna and I started our family here. We’ve raised our three children here. I'm going to fight for the future of our state with everything I have because this is personal for me—just like I know it is for you too.
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@Dar7hSalt Why so hateful? Were you not loved as a child?
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Marcelo F. Levy
2 years
How does same-sex marriage negatively impact anyone else?
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Growing doubt about same-sex marriage bill getting 10 Republican votes in Senate, per sources. GOP whip Thune on prospects of getting 10 in immediate future: “I’m not seeing it”
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5 years
@CBSNews The time for real Gun Control is NOW.
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Marcelo F. Levy
1 year
I commented on someone post yesterday that I have been living with HIV since 1985. Thankfully, I received no negative comments and a few people decided to follow me. As a long term survivor it is my responsibility to give hope to anyone with a life-threatening illness. #HIV #AIDS
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3 years
@Brodie2216 @hekinhtx @TMZ I’ve been living with AIDS since 1989 (HIV 1985). Why should I feel any shame?
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2 years
@_mopfn @MagicJohnson A loving father wishing his son a happy birthday. What part do you not understand?
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10 months
If you live in NC, please join me in voting for @JoshStein_ for governor in 2024!
@JoshStein_
Josh Stein
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North Carolina is home. Home to some of the finest educational institutions in the world. Home to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Home to basketball and BBQ. But most importantly, it's home to you and your family. That's why I'll always fight to protect it.
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I just learned that @DollyParton and @PeteButtigieg share a birthday today. Seems kind of perfect to me. Happy Birthday to two Superstars!
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North Carolinians, please join me in voting for @JoshStein_
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I feel so blessed to have grown up here in North Carolina. My dad, Adam, helped start North Carolina's first integrated law firm. He and his partners fought landmark civil rights cases, even when it was unpopular. Because of him, I learned from a young age that this state is
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Marcelo F. Levy
2 years
I realized while watching evening news that my 60th birthday is 50 days from today (11/9). I was 22 when I was diagnosed. I was told I would likely not live to see my 30th birthday. I'll never understand why I am so fortunate to have survived.
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@jamie_smirk My current partner and I have been together 15 years. He happens to be +. Be kind to yourself. You will find the right person for you. I wish you well.
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@JamesShawJr9 TIME Magazine 2018 Persons of the Year!
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@jamie_smirk The year was 1985. We had nearly 22 wonderful years together before he died of a heart attack. (Still -.) 🧵
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@jamie_smirk Thank you. He was a special guy.
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5 years
This Jew is disgusted. #BoycottIsrael
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The Associated Press
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BREAKING: Israeli minister says the government has decided to bar Democratic Reps. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota from entering the country. President Trump tweeted that "it would show great weakness" if Israel let them in."
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If you live in NC, join me in voting for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
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Josh Stein
1 year
NC teachers & students deserve our support and appreciation. I'm taking part in @NC_Governor 's school supply drive to help NC teachers get supplies for their classrooms.   While this drive is great, we need the General Assembly to step up & start funding public schools.
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@OmarRiverosays Why would this surprise anyone?
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@MSNBC Brava Sheila Buck!
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@RavMABAY I'm just happy whatever holiday greeting I get. It really is that easy.
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@marblue2018 @ananavarro You can’t get use to love? How sad.
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The only reason I don't leave Twitter is because sharing my story gives Hope to others.
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61years old. 39 years living with HIV. Unashamed. Unapologetic. #MakeStigmaHistory
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@JusticeHorn_ @FBI Their entire page is disgusting.
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@smallbrownbear @MeghanMcCain Liberty must be so embarrassed.
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@johncardillo @JoeBiden @DrBiden What is it with you people and your obsession with Hunter?
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1 year
So you are throwing away your Nike sneakers and replacing them with New Balance... Great. They support the LGBT+ community as well.
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Marcelo F. Levy
5 years
Immigrants vote! Wearing my @PeteButtigieg t-shirt in Durham, NC municipal elections.
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@IkeAndSissy @ABC Two time Oscar winner from a legendary HOLLYWOOD acting family. Seems more than worthy.
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@grrenshaw @BeschlossDC I’d throw in Madison Cawthorn.
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@JoJoFromJerz It’s not drag queens we need to worry about. It’s the gun queens.
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If you live in NC, join me in voting for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
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Josh Stein
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NC's public schools teach our young people the skills they need to succeed whether starting college or a career. Our students are not political pawns - they are the future. On National Support Public Education Day, I remain committed to fighting for them and our public schools.
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2 years
@NBCNews To those who didn’t vote for the email lady, this is on you.
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Marcelo F. Levy
3 years
With my dear sister-in-law and niece. They are Americans. #MitchPlease
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Marcelo F. Levy
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@TheView Today would be a good day for @mtgreenee to resign and for @MeghanMcCain to be fired.
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@VegasGalMare @CNN This speaks volumes about you.
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@NBCNews But he calls himself a "Christian".
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@FoxNews Why is DeSantis so afraid of drag queens and the LGBT+ community?
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Marcelo F. Levy
1 year
@warrior41523 Positive since 1985, I started meds in 1987 (AZT 2 every 4 hours including evenings). Since then, I have been on many "cocktails". I take my morning meds at the same time every day, and the same with evening meds. You make it a priority and a habit. Foods, a snack you like.
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@JackPosobiec @RB4444 Murdered him, not engaged.
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@MSNBC @MaddowBlog I wonder if they would feel the same if it was their child or grandchild?
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@CBSNews Well done, Build-A Bear!
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Marcelo F. Levy
2 years
@ARservativeMom @POTUS Oh sweetie darling, it isn’t that hard to deal with multiple issues at one time.
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If you live in NC, please vote for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
@JoshStein_
Josh Stein
1 year
Women's reproductive rights are under attack—especially right here in North Carolina. As your next Governor, I'll defend women’s freedoms from right-wing, anti-choice efforts to enact a complete and total ban on abortion.
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@floridamanjames Sure, sweetie darling, sure.
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Keep shining. Keep smiling. 36+ years (diagnosed at age 22) of Living a normal life with HIV. #ADayWithHIV
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If you have a child who is part of the LGBT+ community and you do not support them, you have failed as a parent.
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When #LGBTQ + youth are supported by their parents, that support can literally save lives. Always show unconditional love and acceptance. RT to show your support of #LGBT + youth.
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@realQuickening @NC_Governor We, the sane residents of NC, are glad you are not here.
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@ABC Imagine if they were black.
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@Homeoffree61 Once more I read your story and tears roll down my eyes. I have no sufficient words…
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@jack_turban My dad asked me if I thought the nurse was transgender. I assured him he was. My dad said nothing more. My dad treated the nurse with upmost respect and kindness. As a gay man, I have never been so proud of my father.
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@TheEllenShow @PeteButtigieg Positive since 1985, I never imagined I’d live to witness this history. Tears of sadness for those taken to soon. Tears of joy for the entire LGBT community. Pete! Pete! Pete!
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@Kristasunshine1 Living with HIV since August 1985.
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If you live in NC, please join me in voting for @JoshStein_ for Governor in 2024.
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Josh Stein
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North Carolina faces real problems that we need to address. As your next Governor, I'll work with all people of goodwill—Democrats AND Republicans—to support students, build safer communities, and create more economic opportunities for North Carolinians.
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@Eugene_Scott @nytimes I was a freshman at UCF, 18 years old. I remember thinking this could never happen to me. Four years later, I tested positive for HIV. Somehow I survived. I will never understand why.
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@jack_turban I went to my 87 years-old GP appointment today. The intake nurse was a transgender male. He had a great transgender flag tattoo on his forearm and I complimented him on it. 1/2
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@siano4progress Surrender Donny
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@RavBogard Although I don’t really practice my Judaism any longer in a religious way, I’ve never been prouder to call myself Jewish.
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@JDCocchiarella I got my booster in August six months after my first two. I will not hesitate to take my second booster in February 2022. As a long term HIV survivor (diagnosed in 1985) I believe in science!
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@AmoneyResists @KatrinaWTE Gee I’m shocked I tell you! Shocked! Said no one ever!
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@TZeliznak @NBCNews He is attending the event in PA. The one missing is the former guy, thankfully.
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@VivekGRamaswamy It's sad you try selling a failed Alzheimer's drug to vulnerable people.
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@washingtonpost They do not need to apologize at all.
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@Klena33 @MicheleMorrowNC @CNN Please explain what CRT and DEI are. Many thanks in advance.
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@thehill Homophobes are out in droves. Shocking! #ByeDon2020
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@WRAL Hate group
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Will you set your alarm for 5:00am to watch the funeral tomorrow?
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@MrSantosNY Karma is coming for you, sweetie darling.
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@Lis_Smith @PeteButtigieg I wish Pete would announce today that @staceyabrams will be his Vice President.
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@ChristinaPushaw @NikkiFried My nieces and nephews knew me and my late husband were gay from birth. We, our families, never hid the fact that they had two uncles who loved each other. They turned out as well adjusted adults.
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Most gay people were "groomed" to be straight by our families and society... Yet here we are. #SayGay
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@Jean18538839 @nytimes That is some take away.
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@Reuters How very convenient.
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@FaceTheNation @realDonaldTrump I’ll be switching channels. No need to listen to that charlatan.
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@sheologian As a queer Hispanic man, I am applauding this.
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@newsobserver If you live in NC, please vote for @JoshStein_ in 2024.
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@NBCNews How does marriage between two consenting adults, regardless of sexuality, affect anyone else? Why do Republicans try fixing things that aren’t broken?
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@Matthew_Hodson As you know, I have been living with HIV since 1985 (AIDS, 1989), not once have I allowed myself to be shamed. I always try to make it an educational experience.
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@MthandiWeAfrika Yes. I am very fortunate to have survived. I try to live life fully in memory of those who were not as lucky me.
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@MSNBC Go have a seat.
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@klute63 @robreiner I have stopped as well. It is bad for both my physical and mental health.
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@HoloNside @Brodie2216 @hekinhtx @TMZ No one does. Thankfully with proper treatment people are living full lives.
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NC voters, please vote for @JoshStein_ in 2024!
@JoshStein_
Josh Stein
1 year
North Carolina needs a fighter. Somebody who will go to bat for working families, who will fight for quality education for our kids, and who won't stand for bigotry and hate. That’s what I’ve done as Attorney General—and it’s exactly what I'll do as your next Governor.
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@KrisReports Who needs a shirt when you have a body like that?
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