they arrested Mahmoud Khalil and shipped him off to another state on us hostage and wrongful detainee day

According to a recent Gallup survey, 41% of Americans don’t fall for the “Covid is Over” line we so often hear.

Also interesting — the 40% number here was a surprise to me:
“47% of U.S. adults said their lives are fully back to pre-pandemic normal, while 40% said they think life will never get back to normal.”

However, there’s also this:
“Relatively few say they are wearing a mask regularly.”

https://www.livenowfox.com/news/americans-say-covid-pandemic-over-5-years-later

h/t @DenisCOVIDinfoguy
#Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver

I will also add that we all need to be a little more mindful of communicating information, what we’re sharing publicly or on social media, etc.

Consider using more secure methods of communication, especially if you’re involved in activism or are part of one or more communities this administration is targeting.

If you need resources here, please let me know.

Learn more about the criminalization of migrants and how you can help

https://mailchi.mp/interruptingcriminalization/tmic1

Even if you don’t live in New York, reaching out to your elected officials is important.

First, they need to know about this situation (if they don’t already).

Second, they need to know that Mahmoud is just the first person they’re trying this on — this will not stop with him unless there is a huge and concerted effort to push back against these illegal and unconstitutional moves.

Call your elected officials, especially if you live in New York.

Here’s a helpful conversation starter, from Greg Pak on bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/gregpak.net/post/3ljzpnrgvlk25

First off, a petition is going around to get Mahmoud released.

I don’t know how effective this will be, but it’s gotten over 1.2 million signatures.

You can sign it here:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-the-immediate-release-of-columbia-student-pro-palestine-advocate-mahmoud-khalil-from-dhs-detention

Learn more about what is happening to Mahmoud Khalil and what steps you can take to help

https://buttondown.com/graysongoal/archive/disappearing-palestinian-activists-like-mahmoud/

It's new newsletter day!

https://buttondown.com/graysongoal/archive/on-staying-alert-struggling-resting/

If you need more #SelfCare I made a FREE browser-based self-care game for my fellow #Disabled #ChronicallyIll and #Neurodivergent folx on itchio called Feel Better

https://graysongoal.itch.io/feel-better

I updated options in Feel Better to include a theragun, cupping, and expanded options for topicals (voltaren gel - available OTC) and compression (added leggings).

https://graysongoal.itch.io/feel-better

It is so hard to remember all the tools, exercises, and options I have to try to manage my health. I've tried so many systems and tools, but I always forget basic things.

And, it's been hard to figure out how to help my partner, friends, and family members best help me feel better.

So, today, I finished making a video game.

graysongoal.itch.io/feel-better

If you struggle with executive function or remembering how to do self-care - & you have chronic pain - this free game might help you, too.

Do you have an autistic employee? Have you ever wondered how businesses can make the workplace more inclusive & easier to navigate for autistic folks?

In this article, I cover everything from reasonable accommodations to inclusive hiring practices and training.

https://www.prosperhealth.io/blog/autism-in-the-workplace

If folks know neurologists or patient orgs in the Midwest or Appalachia (preferably Ohio) who know Stiff Person Syndrome, I'd love to hear about them.

TIA!

I went to urgent care today & got both Prednisone & muscle relaxers for what I've assumed since Sunday was a pinched nerve.

X-rays showed that my thoracic spine's scoliosis is getting worse... and my cervical spine / neck is straightening.

Based on my symptoms, the doc thinks I might have Stiff Person Syndrome (like Celine Dion).

The symptoms make sense.

This was overall not news that I was prepared for today, though. I'd ideally like to STOP collecting goddamn rare diseases.

it's also intentional misgendering, btw

which shows your acceptance of someone's pronouns is conditional on you approving of them, meaning the second you don't like something a trans person does you'll misgender us, too

pronouns and names are not jokes

just use all his very bad words and actions!

psst c’mere a sec

stop calling Musk “Elonia”

it disrespects a real name, something transphobes do

it perpetuates that it’s funny for a perceived cis man to be associated with femininity, something transphobes do

Musk is a horrid transphobe, you are helping him and hurting US

please stop

I've been doing some contract writing, and the first of several pieces of mine is now up —

How to Get Tested for Autism as an Adult: A Comprehensive Guide
https://www.prosperhealth.io/blog/how-to-get-tested-for-autism-as-an-adult

Marvel/Disney pulled the November 15th episode of Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur titled "The Gatekeeper," featuring the openly transgender character Brooklyn dealing with being a trans athlete.

The episode has leaked on Wikipedia and I'm sure that's not what Disney or Marvel wants. So make sure you don't download the Torrent below and seed it.

https://archive.org/download/na-the-gatekeeper/na-the-gatekeeper_archive.torrent

Excuse us.

Will you please share your snack?

Especially if it is cheese?

— Hank & Dean