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Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 3h

Really feeling it is a rapidly decreasing matter of time until Medicare & Social Security are just fucking gone, & probably used to target disabled people even more.

My Patreon is totally free, I can’t raise $ atm, but it’s also a little backup: follow me there to support me when/if the time comes.

Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · Jun 29

New Intro! ✨

I’m Sam, a disabled, chronically ill, & queer creator.

I am primarily a fantasy writer of stories, & now that I am learning to play the harp, I write fantasy songs as well!

I just started a FREE Patreon to share my world building, poetry, songs, & more:

Patreon.com/TheAilingWitch

Writing Fantasy, Learning the Harp

Patreon.com

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 5h

RFK Jr says vaccines cause autism.

Trump lamented how we inject “beautiful babies” with the MMR…
As though they’re no longer beautiful once vaccinated.

They’re preying on people’s fear of disability & using it to dismantle public health.

Yet Trump just received updated flu and Covid vaccines.

Memo from the physician for the president which reads
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY PROSES TOP EARSELA DO SEA 0.0.
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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truthbytwoheart @truthbytwoheart.bsky.social · 7h

Please consider supporting my small business or at least sharing it, even if you can’t buy something, it’s my only income as a disabled artist & 1477’s needed asap for survival basics! Thank You! #TransCrowdfund
Art mayasdivinedesignstoo.square.site
Wearable Art legaleriste.com/mayas.divine.designs

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ (formerly bibicosplays) @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 12h

I am now live on twitch.tv/bibiblossoms ! Go check it out! Gonna be chatting and then playing more of the new Digimon game!! I am addicted to it!! Thanks! 🌸

BibiBlossoms - Twitch

Day 3: Gonna be chatting and playing some digimon!! [ !lurk, !unlurk ]

twitch.tv

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Bilbo Yaga @bilboyaga.bsky.social · 13h

A reminder that your US public library card likely gives you free access to Libby, an app that has ebooks & audiobooks galore!

It likely gets you other cool stuff, too. Mine gets me museum passes, language learning via Mango app, movies & TV via Kanopy app, &c.

Using the library keeps it open! 💙📚

Libby App @libbyapp.com · 13h

🏆 On Oct 11, the #BannedBookAwards will honor authors whose works have faced censorship yet continue to champion human rights. The #LibbyApp is proud to celebrate the individuals and organizations who keep stories accessible for all. 📖 https://bit.ly/48TJFH8 #Bookish #BannedBooksWeek #LibbyApp

This year's honorees at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards | Libby Life: Blog, Podcast, Book Clubs & More.

Find out who's being honored at the 2025 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards. See the full list of authors and advocates recognized for their courage in defending the freedom to read.

www.libbylife.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 13h

It’s disappointing how many people hear you’re disabled and assume it makes you an easy target.

They assume they can walk all over you.

Bully you.

Discriminate against you.

They decide in a split second that you’re not worthy of basic decency.

Ableism is a heck of a drug.

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Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 14h

The intense fatigue of the October Slide is hitting me HARD today…

Still, managed to send in a contact form for both a potential wheelchair ramp lead & to get our damn oven fixed finally!

Really hope they won’t wipe out savings…

Still need to get some saplings removed before the ground freezes.

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Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 14h

🚨🚨🚨
DESPERATE HELP NEEDED.

Help Wylder get life saving dental care to treat a severe and worsening abscess.

Help them to get to and from vital appointments.

Help them and their family to EAT.

We need to be here for one another more than ever. So, let’s be here for Wylder right now.

Please. 🫶🏻

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 15h

Struggling with system decline due to abscess & inability to maintain costly treatments.

Many basic survival needs are unfilled & partner's care-giving job ending in a few days as his client is moving for safety.

We're desperate:
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage

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♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 15h

Struggling with system decline due to abscess & inability to maintain costly treatments.

Many basic survival needs are unfilled & partner's care-giving job ending in a few days as his client is moving for safety.

We're desperate:
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage

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Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 18h

Yay!!! 🥳🫶🏻💐

Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 18h

🚨🚨🚨
URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Seriously, please help Wylder with anything you can!!! A few bucks and reposts can really add up and make a difference:

We NEED to be here for him. NOW.

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 19h

Very ill, need groceries, got EBT today but need non-food items and delivery+ tip.

Raising funds to see dentist Monday & for rideshares if I need to get to ER again.
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage
linktr.ee/wylder

Food wishlist - www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 19h

Very ill, need groceries, got EBT today but need non-food items and delivery+ tip.

Raising funds to see dentist Monday & for rideshares if I need to get to ER again.
PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage
linktr.ee/wylder

Food wishlist - www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 19h

Over a year begging.

Got in for an overview appt of what I need & had 1 root canal. I need 3-4 more and was supposed to go back 3 days later.

That was months ago. Im technically being treated I just can't afford to keep going and it's getting much worse now.

Linktr.ee/Wylder Help?

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Bilbo Yaga @bilboyaga.bsky.social · 18h

Many things are being destroyed & the news of it is a psychological & political onslaught.

So it’s important that you create things.

It can be art, cookies, a community pantry, a garden, a mask bloc. It can be beautiful, practical, silly. Just create & share.

It’ll do your brain & the world good.

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Sam Still Masks 🪉 @theailingwitch.bsky.social · 1d

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URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Help Wylder get to an urgent dentist appointment for a severe abscess— please help with anything you can share, and repost!

♿🏳️‍⚧️ Wylder needs HELP @wylder.bsky.social · 2d

Very sick, sleeping a lot.

Really need help getting in to a dentist + rideshare back and forth. Hopefully today, bc they close Fri-Sun.

PayPal.me/MousePounder
Venmo.com/u/MousePounder
Cash.app/$WishMage
linktr.ee/wylder

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HoneyandDice @honeyanddice.bsky.social · 19h

Did you know that @gmdlcast.bsky.social allowed me to be a Guest and run a future themed game of MMM for their cast? If you want to see an AP of MMM in action...check this out!
www.youtube.com/live/Kn0hlw_...

Guest Quest: Honey & Dice

YouTube video by Gimme Da Loot

www.youtube.com

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Sarah ⚧ ✡︎ @sarahkorse.bsky.social · 1d

Can we just marvel at how fucked up a country has to be to need "sanctuary cities" for its own citizens?

Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 1d

Michigan: Trans advocates seek LGBTQ sanctuary city designation for Lansing

www.wkar.org/wkar-ne...

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Trans advocates seek LGBTQ sanctuary city designation for Lansing

Councilmember Brian Jackson says he is open to exploring the LGBTQ sanctuary city designation but is concerned about garnering increased scrutiny from the federal government.

www.wkar.org

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

There can be no social justice without disability justice.

You want to fight fascism? Engage the disability community.

Practice inclusivity. Wear a mask. Make protests and resistance accessible.

Don’t treat us expendable, less than or “better off dead”.

Don’t leave us behind.

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David Lo Pun-ch Nazis @helpmeskeletor.bsky.social · 1d

Just for some perspective, Israel has dropped about 11 tons of bombs an hour on Palestinians every day on average for 2 years.

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LadyFluffyOrca 📎 🇵🇸🇬🇧🇺🇦 @ladyfluffyorca.bsky.social · 23h

Doesn’t this just serve him right? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

A French court increases by a year the jail term of the only man who challenged his conviction for raping Gisèle Pelicot.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Johnson’s position is young pregnant American women shouldn’t have to wait before being turned away to die in the parking lot from an ectopic pregnancy the hospital is afraid to treat

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "If you're a young, pregnant American citizen women who shows up in an ER and you get treated and they pay the hospital less for treating you than some illegal rabble rouser who came in from some South American country to do us harm, that is wrong."

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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 22h

I have been working on a collection of flower mini watercolor paintings called "Imperfections," but I need to sell them to cover the printer I need asap.

I'm pricing at $15/each. lf you want one, comment here or DM me! Alt text has ID.

#ArtSky #Art #Watercolor #flowers #nature #painting #MutualAid

A) a light orange orchid with white dots in the center with a light green stem and leaves.

B) a purple abstract orchid with a vibrant green stem and leaves.

C) a peachy Pink Starburst flower with a darker pink Center with mid green stem and leaves.

D) a peachy pink star fish shaped flower with a long green stem and leaves.

E) a shockingly Orange flower in the shape of a lavender plant.

F) a rich purple stem of lavender plant/flower.

G) a burnt orange five petaled flower with one very long leaf.

H) a deep purple that's almost black five petaled flower

J) a delicate light peach four petaled flower with light green stem and leaves

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Rook Killjoy (dirtyhands the ninth) @foxrook.bsky.social · 22h

OR - if you just want to help me with the printer with no paintings:

paypal.me/rookkilljoy
CashApp/Venmo: foxrook
ko-fi.com/rookkilljoy

#art #watercolor #painting #ArtSky
#MutualAid
#DisabilityCrowdfund
#TransCrowdfund

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 22h

Believe me when I say that sometimes this is what holds authors’ resolve together, because publishing is bleak af.

Henn, known robot kisser @iwriterobots.com · 1d

This is your monthly reminder: if you like a piece of writing, a piece if art, etc-- TELL THE PERSON WHO MADE IT!!! Leave a comment, tell them with *words* that you like it.
Seriously, it goes *such* a long way.

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