Abby Schindler
@abbyschindler.bsky.social
Disability justice advocate | Mom | neurodivergent | liiiiittle bit obsessed with the history of eugenics and the history of intellectual disability in the U.S.
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Oregon Trail was a great game even though the graphics were a little buggy
February 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Oregon Trail was a great game even though the graphics were a little buggy
Well, folks, it finally happened. I was struggling to reach something on a high shelf and my teenager saw me struggling and grabbed it for me easily.
February 10, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Well, folks, it finally happened. I was struggling to reach something on a high shelf and my teenager saw me struggling and grabbed it for me easily.
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what we're cutting:
health care
food stamps
preschool
environmental protections
international aid
scientific research
what we're buying:
health care
food stamps
preschool
environmental protections
international aid
scientific research
what we're buying:
Purchasing and converting these warehouse detention camps will cost the U.S. government billions of dollars. So far ICE has purchased at least half a dozen warehouses at a cost of $70-$110 million each. It'll cost billions more to refit them into detention camps, and hire staff.
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
what we're cutting:
health care
food stamps
preschool
environmental protections
international aid
scientific research
what we're buying:
health care
food stamps
preschool
environmental protections
international aid
scientific research
what we're buying:
Around 1 in 3 direct care workers are immigrants. There is already an insufficient workforce to meet the need, with more boomers aging into needing direct care every day.
"Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma"
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
"Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma"
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
February 9, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Around 1 in 3 direct care workers are immigrants. There is already an insufficient workforce to meet the need, with more boomers aging into needing direct care every day.
"Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma"
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
"Why Trump’s Attack on Refugees Could Hurt Grandma"
www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-atta...
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always read @roxanegay.bsky.social , especially now.
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
gift link
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
Opinion | The Risk We Face in Opposing Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
always read @roxanegay.bsky.social , especially now.
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
"People often misunderstand nonviolent protest. It is not merely eschewing violence. It doesn’t mean that we are silent or that we are not angry."
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www.nytimes.com/2026/02/03/o...
Sometimes when I do a literature review I save an article that doesn't fit my inclusion criteria but might be a nice little treat for myself to read over lunch break.
When I think about leaving academia (often), part of that calculus is "ohhhh, but I'll loose my little treat articles!"
When I think about leaving academia (often), part of that calculus is "ohhhh, but I'll loose my little treat articles!"
February 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Sometimes when I do a literature review I save an article that doesn't fit my inclusion criteria but might be a nice little treat for myself to read over lunch break.
When I think about leaving academia (often), part of that calculus is "ohhhh, but I'll loose my little treat articles!"
When I think about leaving academia (often), part of that calculus is "ohhhh, but I'll loose my little treat articles!"
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“Everything we know about skin has been learned from so-called scientific studies funded by large corporations who have a financial stake in keeping our musculature covered in an unnecessary layer of man-made flesh,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. Questions Efficacy Of Skin
WASHINGTON—In a firm dismissal of decades of scientific research and real-world data on the organ’s benefits and safety, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned t...
theonion.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:15 AM
“Everything we know about skin has been learned from so-called scientific studies funded by large corporations who have a financial stake in keeping our musculature covered in an unnecessary layer of man-made flesh,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
While we're on the topic of harmful rhetoric, this seems to be the logical consequence of the rhetoric "the enemy from within."
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
While we're on the topic of harmful rhetoric, this seems to be the logical consequence of the rhetoric "the enemy from within."
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From the conclusion of today's sermon from Revelation 6 and 7, "Sheltered by God."
February 2, 2026 at 12:05 AM
From the conclusion of today's sermon from Revelation 6 and 7, "Sheltered by God."
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“You are good to go.” Good to go?!?!
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
February 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM
“You are good to go.” Good to go?!?!
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
This is what ICE tells a young woman they tossed out into dangerously freezing temperatures after four agonizing days in detention at Whipple.
Today’s front page Strib report: www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...
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“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
‘I don’t have words’: 2 more kids from Liam Ramos’ Columbia Heights school taken into ICE custody
The children were taken into ICE custody after their mother was detained at a court appointment. School leaders say the mother asked them to bring the kids to the detention center because there were n...
www.mprnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:39 AM
“We had to deliver them to a detention center,” principal Jason Kuhlman said about the second grader and fifth grader.
tag yourself, i'm I AM DISABLED; COMMUNICATE WITH ME
January 30, 2026 at 12:43 PM
tag yourself, i'm I AM DISABLED; COMMUNICATE WITH ME
PSA: Now is the time of year to stock up on $2.99 gloves at Menards. This brand has men's, women's, and children's sizes. Useful for both ADHD family and/or sharing with your neighbors!
www.menards.com/main/grocery...
www.menards.com/main/grocery...
Sontax® Men's Black X-Large Winter Ski Gloves - 1 Pair
These ski gloves are made of polyester material with a PVC anti-skid sheet on the palm of the glove. It has a waterproof insert, precurved fingers, and an elastic wrist with an adjustable strap. The gloves have a Thinsulate® liner for warmth, which is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities.
www.menards.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
PSA: Now is the time of year to stock up on $2.99 gloves at Menards. This brand has men's, women's, and children's sizes. Useful for both ADHD family and/or sharing with your neighbors!
www.menards.com/main/grocery...
www.menards.com/main/grocery...
"Minnesotans are insisting that their neighbors are their neighbors whether they were born in Minneapolis or Mogadishu. That is, arguably, a deeply Christian philosophy, one apparently loathed by some of the most powerful Christians in America..."
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:45 PM
"Minnesotans are insisting that their neighbors are their neighbors whether they were born in Minneapolis or Mogadishu. That is, arguably, a deeply Christian philosophy, one apparently loathed by some of the most powerful Christians in America..."
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"PEACE ISN'T WHAT YOU ASK FOR WHEN THE BOOT IS ALREADY ON SOMEONE'S NECK.
PEACE IS WHAT THE POWERFUL ASK FOR WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED.
UNITY ISN'T NEUTRAL.
UNITY THAT REFUSES TO NAME VIOLENCE
IS JUST LOYALTY TO THE ONES HOLDING THE WEAPONS.
STOP USING SCRIPTURE LIKE CHLOROFORM."
PEACE IS WHAT THE POWERFUL ASK FOR WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED.
UNITY ISN'T NEUTRAL.
UNITY THAT REFUSES TO NAME VIOLENCE
IS JUST LOYALTY TO THE ONES HOLDING THE WEAPONS.
STOP USING SCRIPTURE LIKE CHLOROFORM."
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January 26, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"PEACE ISN'T WHAT YOU ASK FOR WHEN THE BOOT IS ALREADY ON SOMEONE'S NECK.
PEACE IS WHAT THE POWERFUL ASK FOR WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED.
UNITY ISN'T NEUTRAL.
UNITY THAT REFUSES TO NAME VIOLENCE
IS JUST LOYALTY TO THE ONES HOLDING THE WEAPONS.
STOP USING SCRIPTURE LIKE CHLOROFORM."
PEACE IS WHAT THE POWERFUL ASK FOR WHEN THEY DON'T WANT TO BE INTERRUPTED.
UNITY ISN'T NEUTRAL.
UNITY THAT REFUSES TO NAME VIOLENCE
IS JUST LOYALTY TO THE ONES HOLDING THE WEAPONS.
STOP USING SCRIPTURE LIKE CHLOROFORM."
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The person who wrote the book “Toxic Empathy” wants more images of 🧊 showing compassion. Guess she wants us to have empathy for them.
January 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The person who wrote the book “Toxic Empathy” wants more images of 🧊 showing compassion. Guess she wants us to have empathy for them.
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Thousands rally against ICE in Minneapolis amid below-zero temperatures www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Thousands rally against ICE in Minneapolis amid below-zero temperatures
In the morning, thousands gathered outside the Minneapolis airport, forming a picket line so long it spanned the length of terminal for departing flights.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Thousands rally against ICE in Minneapolis amid below-zero temperatures www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Anti-ICE protesters fill the streets of downtown Minneapolis during an "ICE Out" rally on Jan. 23.
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Continuing coverage: bit.ly/3ZsrBxQ
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Continuing coverage: bit.ly/3ZsrBxQ
January 23, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Anti-ICE protesters fill the streets of downtown Minneapolis during an "ICE Out" rally on Jan. 23.
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Continuing coverage: bit.ly/3ZsrBxQ
📷️ Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Continuing coverage: bit.ly/3ZsrBxQ
Volunteer court watching is a low commitment way to measure the impact of bail reform in Illinois. Volunteers are always paired with an experienced observer for their first observation.
Trainings coming up in February! Info below with alt text.
Register for Training: bit.ly/DupageCourtwatch
Trainings coming up in February! Info below with alt text.
Register for Training: bit.ly/DupageCourtwatch
January 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Volunteer court watching is a low commitment way to measure the impact of bail reform in Illinois. Volunteers are always paired with an experienced observer for their first observation.
Trainings coming up in February! Info below with alt text.
Register for Training: bit.ly/DupageCourtwatch
Trainings coming up in February! Info below with alt text.
Register for Training: bit.ly/DupageCourtwatch
I know little about immigration policy, but I have studied our history of placing children with disabilities in long-term residential institutions. Losing previously acquired skills like toileting, language, and emotional regulation are hallmark signs of developmental regression.
The 5-year-old arrested by ICE In Minnesota is detained at Dilley. We reported on conditions there in the below article.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
Parents said the food was contaminated with mold and worms & that children were so under so much stress that they were hitting their own faces & wetting themselves.
Analysis by The Marshall Project of ICE data obtained by the Deportation Data Project found that the Trump administration’s revival of family detention has swept thousands of children into ICE custody. At least 3,800 children under 18, including 20 infants, have been booked since Trump took office.
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I know little about immigration policy, but I have studied our history of placing children with disabilities in long-term residential institutions. Losing previously acquired skills like toileting, language, and emotional regulation are hallmark signs of developmental regression.
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If someone doesn't think about consequences, say that.
If someone will believe any old thing that matches their ideology, say that.
If someone doesn't pay attention to details, willfully or otherwise, say that.
"Stupid" doesn't convey any of that information, and bolsters ableist myths besides.
If someone will believe any old thing that matches their ideology, say that.
If someone doesn't pay attention to details, willfully or otherwise, say that.
"Stupid" doesn't convey any of that information, and bolsters ableist myths besides.
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 AM
If someone doesn't think about consequences, say that.
If someone will believe any old thing that matches their ideology, say that.
If someone doesn't pay attention to details, willfully or otherwise, say that.
"Stupid" doesn't convey any of that information, and bolsters ableist myths besides.
If someone will believe any old thing that matches their ideology, say that.
If someone doesn't pay attention to details, willfully or otherwise, say that.
"Stupid" doesn't convey any of that information, and bolsters ableist myths besides.
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To add on to this, because Erin's getting a lot of "ugh, then what CAN we say?" in the comments: the problem is not a naughty list of banned words to be replaced by approved synonyms. The problem is that general "intelligence" as a concept is largely incoherent and only useful for eugenics.
I’m seeing increased use of this word and I just want to gently suggest that if there’s one word you can manage to remove from your vocabulary it should be this one.
It was coined by a eugenicist who used it as a diagnosis to forcibly institutionalize and sterilize mentally disabled people.
It was coined by a eugenicist who used it as a diagnosis to forcibly institutionalize and sterilize mentally disabled people.
The Origins of the Word "Moron" Are Actually REALLY Sinister
It's much more than just a casual insult.
www.teenvogue.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:31 AM
To add on to this, because Erin's getting a lot of "ugh, then what CAN we say?" in the comments: the problem is not a naughty list of banned words to be replaced by approved synonyms. The problem is that general "intelligence" as a concept is largely incoherent and only useful for eugenics.
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Man, Du Bois had some bangers, but for me, it doesn't get much better than his scathing indictment of the "Christianity" of the United States.
Certainly this was all true of the nation in his lifetime. But in my lifetime, his criticisms have never felt so true of the nation right now.
Certainly this was all true of the nation in his lifetime. But in my lifetime, his criticisms have never felt so true of the nation right now.
January 17, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Man, Du Bois had some bangers, but for me, it doesn't get much better than his scathing indictment of the "Christianity" of the United States.
Certainly this was all true of the nation in his lifetime. But in my lifetime, his criticisms have never felt so true of the nation right now.
Certainly this was all true of the nation in his lifetime. But in my lifetime, his criticisms have never felt so true of the nation right now.
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As promised, here's why the Trump Administration effort to withhold federal #Medicaid funding from Minnesota is so radical and unprecedented, as explained in this must-read blog by my Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...
CMS Weaponizes Fraud Against Medicaid in Minnesota
On January 6, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, sent a letter to the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, notifying him that his state’s Medicaid agenc...
ccf.georgetown.edu
January 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM
As promised, here's why the Trump Administration effort to withhold federal #Medicaid funding from Minnesota is so radical and unprecedented, as explained in this must-read blog by my Georgetown CCF colleague Andy Schneider: ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/01/16/c...