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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Jan 12

Hi, everyone. Will figure out how this works. Here’s to a new chapter. #wehavepower

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aslynn's tremendous 'tism horror show 👻 🎃 @audhd-psychnp.com · Apr 17

🧵From the ASAN: We are deeply concerned by recent rhetoric & policy decisions.

Claims that Autism is preventable is not supported by science & perpetuates stigma.

Language framing Autism as a chronic or childhood disease or “an epidemic” distorts public understanding & disrespects Autistic people.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 26d

Speaking of voices under attack…can we be just as loud about Black journalists and comedians who are silenced, even by our so-called liberal outlets.

• Joy Reid
• Don Lemon
• Melissa Harris-Perry
• Tiffany Cross
• Jemele Hill
• Marc Lamont Hill
• Karen Attiah
• Amber Ruffin

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 27d

“The current administration has made its Big Autism Announcement, and it is big, all right: a big, easily predicted steaming pile of bullsh**.” Details on the garbled ableist mercenary pseudoscience from @ejwillingham.bsky.social, in the latest TPGA newsletter:

buttondown.com/TPGA/archive...

The Big Autism Announcement Is A Big Pile of You-Know-What

The current administration has made its Big Autism Announcement, and it is big, all right: a big, easily predicted steaming pile of bullshit.

buttondown.com

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · 27d

Blaming women and eugenics…that’s all these fascist idiots rely on.

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Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel.com · Sep 10

Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Sep 15

Vance knows exactly what he is saying and doing. All of this to protect and preserve white supremacy. They’re not even hiding it.

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · May 22

I love your use of the phrase “shower toy spaceship” here. It gives the message of what these billionaires want for themselves at the expense of the rest of us. Pure vanity. They don’t care who gets killed to maintain that vanity.

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Brandy Schillace @bschillace.brandyschillace.com · May 17

Hello my #autistic #actuallyautistic #ND and #disability friends. I am putting together a starter pack on Autism/ND/disability platforms—I am also happy to add any individuals who would like to be included. Please make recs! We need community to fight RFK Jr.🧪♿️

go.bsky.app/wbCudt

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · May 7

What a baby Jefferson Griffin was. Congratulations to Justice Riggs!

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · May 1

It’s a start, but nowhere near enough. Keep the pressure on them until all who deserve to go are gone.

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 30

Beat me to it!

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 19

You’re probably right. With A$, there is this whole “broken clock” thing right now. Not holding my breath for tangible changes.

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 18

Wow, Autism Speaks actually did something anti-ableist. In years past, they would have supported his statements. Progress…

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 18

I’m a taxpayer.
I have written poems.
My life is worthy.
#autisticandproud

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 17

Mel was an incredible pioneer. May hir memory be a revolution.

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 17

Maher is an incredible disappointment. He should know he’s being played and detect manipulative tactics. Guess not… pathetic and sad.

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 16

Funny how in conservative circles how someone can earn a living by being a petulant baby.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Apr 10

Autism didn’t make them do it. Mental illness didn’t, either. This personal piece from The Big Picture cuts through the excuses and names the real issue: some people are just hateful, and we need to stop giving them cover.

Neither Neurodivergence Nor Mental Illness Made Them Bigots—They're Just Awful People

It's hard to admit your heroes are jerks, but the mentally ill and neurodivergent shouldn't be collateral damage.

thinkbigpicture.substack.com

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 10

This autistic person appreciates this!

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · Apr 9

Lori Beth Denberg reprised her All That librarian character to do a pro-library, anti-book banning reel and I love it so much??? www.instagram.com/reel/DIK0_bD...

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 6

Uh, this idiot doesn’t realize they worship the same god? Or that the Quran mentions Jesus of Nazareth a number of times?

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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · Apr 2

It’s been over a week. HOW are Hegseth and Waltz still serving?

It’s long past time for them to be fired or resign.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · Apr 3

Everyone wants there to be a grand scheme behind all of this but the terrible truth is that extremely stupid people are in charge and they have a fanatical devotion to wrong, childlike concepts of society and economics cooked up by right wing radio hosts in order to sell tainted dietary supplements

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Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 2

Congratulations to Susan Crawford on her election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court! Her election gives us hope. This is only the beginning of our work, but we can fight and win. Also, Elon, fuck you. #democracy #fuckfascism #wethepeople

Empathy, Equity, Education @jven414.bsky.social · Apr 1

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! I am proud to be autistic. For me, it is a mixed bag of gifts and challenges, but it is an integral part of my identity. My life is worthy. #autisticpride #autismacceptance #disabilityisnatural #walkinred

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