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This is not ok.
I'm not fine.
#Project2025 #Fascism #MAGA #Racism #WhiteSupremacy #ChristianNationalism #ApartheidAmerica #Trump #USPol #USPolitics #Zombies #WhiteNationalism #ReligiousFreedom #DisabilityRights #WomensRights #LGBTQRights #CivilRights #HumanRights
With so many horrible things going on, I miss seeing some of them. The Trump administration’s attacks on disability rights is something I was only vaguely aware of, so I’m thankful for reporting that pulls various actions together in one place.
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/27/us-disability-rights-trump
h/t @metagrrrl
Trump's policies threaten US disability rights, eroding decades of progress 
. Read more about the impact on millions of Americans: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2025/mar/27/us-disability-rights-trump #DisabilityRights #Trump #Administration #Accessibility Matters #newz #boost
It took me over a decade to realize I was disabled.
Internalized ableism is no joke. It can lead us to push our bodies and deny our reality.
I was a sickly child my whole life - but we didn’t discover the reasons until I turned 30. It was validating to finally have answers. A name for my conditions, explanations for why I never felt well & why my body couldn’t do what other people could.
Despite my now having validation and multiple diagnoses of chronic illness and disability - I didn’t identify as disabled. I was still working, still supporting myself…
So surely that meant I wasn’t right? I was scared of what it would mean if I said I was disabled.
Would people judge me? Think less of me? Would my non disabled friends distance themselves and would disabled people think I wasn’t “disabled enough”? I recognize now these were questions that were mainly due to my own internalized ableism.
I was worried about these things
because I didn’t understand dynamic disability.
I was also grieving my health. Even though I was sick before the diagnosis - once they had a name and no cure I had to come to terms with the fact that I was never going to get better.
I was likely the most functional I would ever be - and would probably lose function as I aged. That reality hit me like a ton of bricks and it took me a long time to reach a point of acceptance.
An injury followed by a viral infection took my remaining function away from me and left me completely housebound.
It wasn’t until a caring and compassionate doctor explained the concept of dynamic disability that I realized I WAS disabled and that I had been for many years.
This good doctor encouraged me to write about my experiences to help others - and while it took me time to become confident enough to speak out - I’m so glad I did.
The fact that I had so much fear of judgement, so much difficulty accepting reality only served to show me why we need more disability advocates. We need people telling their stories. It helps with acceptance of chronic illness & educates others on dynamic disability
If Covid has taught us anything it’s that a large number of people still see the disabled as “expendable”.
How many times have we heard “Covid is mild unless you have pre-existing conditions”. This has been the party line for the entire pandemic
Many folks don’t realize that it’s rooted in ableism. To say it’s only dangerous for those who are already sick is to say that we don’t matter. That killing or maiming us is acceptable as long as the non disabled can continue to live life as though we’ve gone back to 2019
As a result many disabled and high risk individuals have been isolating for five years. Have been quietly exited from society to protect themselves. We started to re-enter the world when high quality respirators became easily available - but even that is problematic
We get bullied from the “covid is over” crowd. They want us at home. They want us to not exist. Because we are a constant reminder of their own mortality and the fact that they are risking disability every time they get a Covid infection.
But here’s the incredible thing I’ve seen happen in the last few years. The disability community are organizing. They may be isolated at home but they’ve found community online. They’ve galvanized around inspiring leaders with strong voices and are creating a movement.
Not just for Covid caution & Long Covid but for the rights of disabled people across the world. For better access to healthcare, more inclusion and recognition of diversity and minority groups. Hashtags, campaigns and artwork have started taking off. We are getting louder
Activism is more important now than ever before, as we face existential threats due to the changing political landscape.
It’s a powerful moment for intersectionality. All of us who are marginalized can and should be working together to bring about change
It’s a scary time, but I have hope whenever I see people speaking out. Sharing stories. Refusing to go gently.
I’m glad to have finally stepped up and found my voice - and I hope that by sharing my story I play a small role in making the world safer
If you’re disabled or chronically ill (or even if you aren’t sure) and you’re afraid to speak up - please don’t be. Speak up. Reach out. Share your story. There’s an incredible community waiting for you and we will lift you up and help you find your voice.
Activism is important right now, but so is pacing. We must work to save our spoons amidst the torrent of bad news & stress we’re inundated with.
“We are a community. We carry each other through the tough times. Our love and support knows no borders, so when a group of us are hurting we all hurt”
https://www.disabledginger.com/p/spoon-saving-social-media-tips-and
Happy #SocialistSunday everyone. Will follow back anyone opposed to the current government cutting #DisabilityBenefits as well as continuing Austerity.
#bbclaurak #TrevorPhillips #DisabilityRights #WelfareNotWarfare #WealthTax #TaxTheRich #AusterityKills
Tomorrow is a gift that the chronically ill never get to receive. When you’re temporarily sick, you know that it’s going to improve. You can rest because you have the knowledge that the next day will be a little bit better. Each day there will be progress until you’re completely ‘fine’ again.
https://www.disabledginger.com/p/why-are-chronically-ill-people-forced
I just signed the petition “TAX WEALTH – DON'T CUT DISABILITY SUPPORT” and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name.
Our goal is to reach 5,000 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
Thanks!
Jules
#petition #costoflivingcrisis #CostOfLiving #taxwealth #DisabilityRights #rachelreeves #tax_the_rich #taxtherich #tax
“I don’t know how you do it! I could never be chronically ill!”
We didn’t get a choice. No one asked our permission. Disability just happens. It can happen to you too.
We cope because we have no choice. We can’t trade our bodies in for new ones. We can’t “try harder” our way out of it.
“Unfortunately most people can’t process the lack of choice in the matter. They genuinely believe that we either want to be this sick, or could get better if we really ‘tried’. They believe they wouldn’t be able to handle what we go through, because they’re convinced they will never NEED to handle it. They’re the exception. Chronic illness won’t happen to them”
https://www.disabledginger.com/p/why-are-chronically-ill-people-forced
When I started The Disabled Ginger I sent it to my friends and family … as most of us do.
I was proud that I was finally standing up for disability rights. That I was taking my pain and putting it on the page in an effort to help others. That I had found something that lit a spark inside me.
Unfortunately, many of my friends didn’t feel the same way.
My disabilities are invisible, and I had become very good at hiding them. Apparently that’s what people expected of me, as they didn’t like this “new” version of Kelly.
Almost none of my friends subscribed. What’s worse, many stopped talking to me. Or would only reply in brief texts.
It’s almost been a year since I launched, and my circle is noticeably smaller. Many people I thought I was close with haven’t reached out for nearly 6 months.
When you find your purpose and your passion, it’s an incredible feeling. Hopefully people support you.
Not everyone will. And that’s ok.
It’s painful seeing so many relationships fade away. It hurts knowing they don’t see the value in me now that I’m “officially” disabled.
As painful as it is, it’s also a perfect example of why I became an advocate. Ableism is a huge problem. Being disabled can be incredibly lonely. I wanted to give a voice to those who haven’t yet found theirs.
In the process I’ve met incredible people from all over the world who inspire me to keep going. Who give me a reason to write every day. Who remind me of the compassion, love and goodness that’s still out there.
Thank you to each and every one of you. I couldn’t do this alone.
My latest looks at the reasons we hide, and what would happen if we all decided to stop hiding and show the world the realities of chronic illness:
https://www.disabledginger.com/p/why-are-chronically-ill-people-forced
The U.S. has become a fascist state. People are being grabbed off the streets and illegally detained, deported and disappeared.
Marginalized groups are watching their civil rights vanish.
Disabled people are fighting funding cuts, threats to healthcare and mask bans.
Tourists from Canada, the UK and Germany been detained for weeks without any form of due process.
It is no longer a safe place. Stop traveling there. Stop vacationing there. Stop looking the other way and get radicalized. Get involved. Find ways to resist.
Whatever happens, don’t tell people to “just leave”. People are trapped. It costs money, time and resources that most don’t have to be able to relocate. Many countries would take you if you’re disabled or trans. Leaving is NOT the answer.
We have to recognize this as a powerful moment of intersectionality and work together to save as many lives as we can.
There are more of us than there are of them.
Also don’t be afraid to take breaks. You don’t need to be informed 24/7. You don’t need to fight every battle. Rest and recharge when needed.
And please wear a mask. It’s much easier to resist when you have your health. Include disabled people in the resistance effort. We have so much to offer. Don’t leave us behind.
Republicans Do Care About Disability—When a Democrat Screws Up
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/crockett-abbott-gop-disability-wheelchair-democrats/ #Politics #Democrats #Republicans #Hypocrisy #Disabled #Handicapped #DisabilityRights
The majority of voters want higher taxes on the wealthy, but Labour ignores them. Instead, they cut benefits for disabled people. Who are they really working for? #LabourBetrayal #DisabilityRights #LabourIdeals #PolicyShift #EconomicJustice
https://champ.ly/lr3BYh3p
If #Labour were serious about economic stability, they’d go after tax-dodging billionaires and obscene corporate profits. Instead, they’re going after people too sick to work. The priorities speak for themselves. #PolicyDirection #LabourBetrayal #DisabilityRights #LabourIdeals
https://champ.ly/lr3BYh3p
Labour had four uninterrupted years to fix the UK. Instead of taxing the ultra-rich or tackling corporate profiteering, they’re attacking the sick and disabled. This isn’t caution—it’s cowardice. #Labour #ClassWar #LabourBetrayal #DisabilityRights #LabourIdeals #EconomicJustice
https://champ.ly/lr3BYh3p
A list of the #SocialSecurity offices across the US expected to close this year
By MEG KINNARD
Updated 12:59 PM EDT, March 19, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — "Dozens of Social Security Administration [#SSA] offices across the country are slated to close this year due to actions taken by #ElonMusk’s Department of Government Efficiency as part of the #Trump administration’s unprecedented effort to shrink the size of government.
"#DOGE has published a list of nearly 800 federal real estate leases that it is seeking to cancel. The Associated Press has obtained an internal planning document from the General Services Administration, which manages federal real estate, which shows when nearly two-thirds of those cancellations are expected to go into effect.
"The offices are closing despite a new requirement that tighter identity-proofing measures be put in place to prevent fraud and abuse. These steps will require millions of recipients and applicants to visit agency field offices rather than interact with agency employees over the phone.
"The AP also obtained more information about each lease on DOGE’s list through other publicly available datasets, including their addresses, the dates the leases had started and were originally expected to expire, and the landlords who own the properties."
Read more (includes a list of offices that will be closing):
https://apnews.com/article/social-security-offices-closures-doge-trump-b2b1a5b2ba4fb968abc3379bf90715ff
#ResistDOGE #TakeToTheStreets #KillThePoor #USPol #KillTheElderly #HungerGames #Authoritarianism #Oligarchy #DisabilityRights #ElderRights #TakeCareOfThePoor #SocialSecurityPayments #SocialSecurityAdministration
#Trump Admin Threatens to Stop #SocialSecurity If #DOGE Can’t Have #PersonalData
Trump’s interim Social Security chief says he wants to turn off the program if Musk and DOGE can’t access Americans’ most sensitive data
by Andrew Perez, March 21, 2025
"Donald Trump’s interim Social Security chief suggested Thursday night he will effectively turn off the agency that manages the essential safety net program for seniors and the disabled, if Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can’t access the non-anonymized sensitive personal information and data of hundreds of millions of Americans, based on a judge’s order.
"'My anti-fraud team would be DOGE affiliates. My IT staff would be DOGE affiliates,' said #LeeDudek, acting Social Security Administration (#SSA) commissioner, arguing the order was too broad, according to Bloomberg News. 'As it stands, I will follow it exactly and terminate access by all SSA employees to our IT systems,' he said, adding: 'Really, I want to turn it off and let the courts figure out how they want to run a federal agency.'
"Dudek’s threat to block SSA employees from using the agency’s IT systems — a move that could halt #SocialSecurityPayments — came in response to a judge’s temporary restraining order in a case brought by the #AFLCIO #LaborUnion. The order bars Social Security Administration officials from allowing DOGE, including Musk, and the SSA’s DOGE team to access personally identifiable information. It also directs Musk and DOGE to delete from their possession all non-anonymized personal data, and bars them from having access to SSA computers or code.
"Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander wrote that the SSA had likely violated administrative and privacy laws when it gave DOGE 'unbridled access to the personal and private data of millions of Americans, including but not limited to Social Security numbers, medical records, mental health records, hospitalization records, drivers’ license numbers, bank and credit card information, tax information, income history, work history, birth and marriage certificates, and home and work addresses.'
"She added that the 'defendants, with so-called experts on the DOGE Team, never identified or articulated even a single reason for which the DOGE Team needs unlimited access to SSA’s entire record systems, thereby exposing personal, confidential, sensitive, and private information that millions of Americans entrusted to their government.'"
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/vvgMF
#ResistDOGE #TakeToTheStreets #KillThePoor #USPol #KillTheElderly #HungerGames #Authoritarianism #Oligarchy #DisabilityRights #ElderRights #TakeCareOfThePoor
Columbia University bends a knee and capitulates to the Trump regime. They’ve agreed to ban masks and empower police to arrest students.
This is the epitome of fascism. Please look back at what the Nazis did to education.
They wanted people uninformed and/or indoctrinated. The Hitler Youth Program effectively brainwashed children to become full on Nazis.
Schools should be a safe place for kids to express differing opinions, learn about other people and cultures and become tolerant, compassionate citizens of the world
They should be able to do that while protecting their health and the health of their community
This is a devastating blow to public health, democracy and freedom:
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/columbia-university-trump-demands-federal-funding-e94d41ca
AI used in public agencies must work for everyone—including disabled people. Policymakers can take concrete steps to ensure AI systems advance accessibility, not reinforce discrimination. Our brief offers key recommendations: https://cdt.org/insights/recommendations-for-policymakers-and-public-administrators-to-advance-responsible-ai-governance-practices-and-disability-rights/ #AI #DisabilityRights
#FBPE #RejoinEU 
