The Cranky Queer

Remembering Cecilia Gentili

Two years ago my friend Cecilia died. Two days later I wrote this. I haven't shared it publicly until now.

Feb 4 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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October 2025

Some resources for COVID-safer young people

You are doing the right thing to protect yourself and others - but it can get lonely. Here's some ideas and resources that may help.

Oct 24, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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ACT UP launches national coalition & Cranky Queer does a bunch of events in October/November!

Plus the ACT UP Nation launches with a call to action!

Oct 23, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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September 2025

Where are Trans Lives in Calls to Action?

Now is the time to specifically name and fight for trans lives, rather than throwing us to the Right and paving the way to even more repression.

Sep 26, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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July 2025

Insults on Injuries: on why we don't always know what's what or why and why we shouldn't need to in order to survive

From 2021 sh*tshow to 2025 extraction, was it C19 or the vax that broke my ankle and/or gave me Long COVID? And why should that even matter?

Jul 29, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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June 2025

Political Takes & Tools & Publication Day!

As Project 2025 continues to roll out, new resources and opportunities to learn and resist, and make political violence backfire. And updates on my…

Jun 11, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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May 2025

New med brings familiar Illder dilemma: taking things that make you feel bad in hopes of feeling less bad

... hope vs. dread vs. pain vs. memory vs. possible futures vs....

May 20, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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Sickish but Good - Should I Teach an Online Class this Summer?

I'm sick & so is the world but I'm also ok. Want to study movement strategies with me over the summer?

May 7, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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April 2025

4/23: Free Online Event on Long COVID & Disability Justice: Listening for the Long Haul Launch!

"This project highlights the lived experiences of people with Long COVID and associated conditions, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices in…

Apr 10, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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Operating Principles Against Fascism in "A Refusal to Abandon HIV Science"

Inspired by Miriame Kaba and Kelly Hayes, the authors center "refusing to abandon" in collective action

Apr 5, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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March 2025

Cranky Queer Online: New Articles, Poly Panel, Disability and Life Writing, and more

We're always "in person" because we're all people... but some of us are online when others are onsite.

Mar 31, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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Terminated and Defamed: Adolescent HIV Trials Network Attacked by US Government

"Please stand with us as we appeal this short-sighted and hopefully misdirected attack on our beloved network."

Mar 24, 2025 • JD Davids @TheCrankyQueer

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