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Mehmet Oz channeling his eugenic ancestors.
The installation in this photo was set up at a "Fitter Families" contest in 1926, and draws the same explicit connections between health, the nation and patriotism that Mehmet does here.
Have a read through what it says.
Source: Eugenics Archive.
The installation in this photo was set up at a "Fitter Families" contest in 1926, and draws the same explicit connections between health, the nation and patriotism that Mehmet does here.
Have a read through what it says.
Source: Eugenics Archive.
![Flashing Lights exhibit at the Fitter Families contest, 1926.Some people are born to be a burden on the rest. This light flashes every 15 seconds [light bulb] Every 15 seconds $100 or your money goes for the care of persons with bad heredity such as the insane, feebleminded, criminals and other defectives. Learn about Heredity you can help to correct these conditions. America needs Less of these: This light flashes every 48 seconds [light bulb] Every 48 seconds a person is born in the United States who will never grow up mentally beyond that stage of a normal 8 year old boy or girl. This light flashes every 50 seconds [light bulb] Every 50 seconds a person is committed to jail in the United States. Very few normal persons ever go to jail. More of these: This light flashes every 16 seconds. [light bulb] Every 16 seconds, a person is born in the United States. This light flashes every 7 1/2 minutes [light bulb] Every 7 1/2 minutes a high grade person is born in the United States who will have ability to do creative work and be fit for leadership. About 4% of all Americans come within this class.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7a4j47j42ezdr3au7pxdlzjt/bafkreibm2hbcfbo23ogkinz4iyxwjvbnhywzsombm6n4pxza3dnvferjiy@jpeg)
May 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mehmet Oz channeling his eugenic ancestors.
The installation in this photo was set up at a "Fitter Families" contest in 1926, and draws the same explicit connections between health, the nation and patriotism that Mehmet does here.
Have a read through what it says.
Source: Eugenics Archive.
The installation in this photo was set up at a "Fitter Families" contest in 1926, and draws the same explicit connections between health, the nation and patriotism that Mehmet does here.
Have a read through what it says.
Source: Eugenics Archive.
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Today is the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled activists discarded their mobility aids at the foot of the Capitol steps to climb them in support of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Ac. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 8, told reporters "I'll take all night if I have to!"
March 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today is the 35th anniversary of the Capitol Crawl, in which disabled activists discarded their mobility aids at the foot of the Capitol steps to climb them in support of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Ac. Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, 8, told reporters "I'll take all night if I have to!"
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It's a beautiful day when you get to format spreadsheets.
December 13, 2024 at 10:07 PM
It's a beautiful day when you get to format spreadsheets.
New here! I’m a multiply #neurodivergent and #disabled #queer person. Currently I’m an undergrad student majoring in #DataScience and #DisabilityStudies. I love Star Trek 🖖, crocheting 🧶, and making art. I’m passionate about #DisabilityJustice and using data for advocacy.
November 15, 2024 at 3:56 PM
New here! I’m a multiply #neurodivergent and #disabled #queer person. Currently I’m an undergrad student majoring in #DataScience and #DisabilityStudies. I love Star Trek 🖖, crocheting 🧶, and making art. I’m passionate about #DisabilityJustice and using data for advocacy.