Had a test at UCLA hospital today requiring me to remove my mask. The HCW administering it entered the room w/o a mask although they're required. I asked her to get one and she said she would in a minute, proceeded to ask me several questions. I'm immunocompromised and furious.

The 4-day ceasefire & release of hostages is an encouraging first step, and is in a large part due to the amazing work of activists who have not backed down despite huge efforts to suppress them. But a temporary pause is not enough. We need a full ceasefire & lasting solutions.

Hi! I'm Jen. I have systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)--lcSSc specifically--and some other related autoimmune things. I used to be an anthropologist, but after getting my PhD, I became a bureaucrat (legal aid administration and access to justice research).