🎃 Allison 🎃
@allisonzee.bsky.social
I'm ready to dance (& deadlift) at the revolution. COVID cautious out of love & humanity (& because I have Long Covid). A better world is possible. If you report accounts from Gaza residents desperate for help, unfollow me. She/her.
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Something I think people really don't understand about ME/CFS vs other fatigue illnesses is how the fatigue symptoms can be delayed for us, and how they accrete, like katamari damarcy.
We do feel exhaustion upon exertion, often much faster or with less effort than others expect. This is true!
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We do feel exhaustion upon exertion, often much faster or with less effort than others expect. This is true!
1/x
This thread is so crucial for anyone dealing with ME/CFS or anyone who thinks they might have it.
Also so helpful for anyone who loves someone dealing with ME/CFS.
Also so helpful for anyone who loves someone dealing with ME/CFS.
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fifty years to the day since the Edmund Fitzgerald went down and was immortalized in song forever
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" is an all time banger of a lyric
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" is an all time banger of a lyric
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
fifty years to the day since the Edmund Fitzgerald went down and was immortalized in song forever
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" is an all time banger of a lyric
"Does anyone know where the love of God goes, when the waves turn the minutes to hours?" is an all time banger of a lyric
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Because this is a brand-destroying action by Senate Dems.
Interesting that NY gov Kathy Hochul felt compelled to put out a statement against Dems' deal to end the shutdown
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Because this is a brand-destroying action by Senate Dems.
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Tim Kaine is probably the most prominent elected official talking about the very real threat and struggle of long COVID and he just consigned millions to being screwed with ACA subsidies expiring.
Sen. Kaine on his vote for funding deal
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
“I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct. 1, because I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed federal worker would say to me at church”
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Tim Kaine is probably the most prominent elected official talking about the very real threat and struggle of long COVID and he just consigned millions to being screwed with ACA subsidies expiring.
This thread is EVERYTHING.
I JUST WATCHED ALL THE VIDEOS.
WILL WATCH AGAIN. 🚂
I JUST WATCHED ALL THE VIDEOS.
WILL WATCH AGAIN. 🚂
It's well past time for an Amtrak Tiktok thread. First, the Next Gen Acela announcement the Economist mentioned.
November 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This thread is EVERYTHING.
I JUST WATCHED ALL THE VIDEOS.
WILL WATCH AGAIN. 🚂
I JUST WATCHED ALL THE VIDEOS.
WILL WATCH AGAIN. 🚂
OMG dying laughing. Hard relate. 😂
Signed,
Someone Who Lives in NYC So She Doesn't Have To Drive & Is Also (Self-Diagnosed) Autistic
Signed,
Someone Who Lives in NYC So She Doesn't Have To Drive & Is Also (Self-Diagnosed) Autistic
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
OMG dying laughing. Hard relate. 😂
Signed,
Someone Who Lives in NYC So She Doesn't Have To Drive & Is Also (Self-Diagnosed) Autistic
Signed,
Someone Who Lives in NYC So She Doesn't Have To Drive & Is Also (Self-Diagnosed) Autistic
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Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Harm to SNAP recipients, federal workers, and others is real. In a normal democracy it’d make sense to prioritize reducing that harm in the short term.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
In a rapidly backsliding democracy, harm is happening no matter what. Preventing authoritarian consolidation is the most harm-reducing move.
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Black Surrealism, I love it!
alt-text: Janelle Monae (African American self-described cyborg) weaing mixed pattern, mostly green tailored suit and tie that seems to have extra coat sleeves and paint legs. Coordinating head band, strong bang, sleek hairdo
#Couture #BlackSky #Superfine #Fashion
alt-text: Janelle Monae (African American self-described cyborg) weaing mixed pattern, mostly green tailored suit and tie that seems to have extra coat sleeves and paint legs. Coordinating head band, strong bang, sleek hairdo
#Couture #BlackSky #Superfine #Fashion
Janelle Monae at the 2025
#RockandRollHallofFame Induction!
#RockandRollHallofFame Induction!
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Black Surrealism, I love it!
alt-text: Janelle Monae (African American self-described cyborg) weaing mixed pattern, mostly green tailored suit and tie that seems to have extra coat sleeves and paint legs. Coordinating head band, strong bang, sleek hairdo
#Couture #BlackSky #Superfine #Fashion
alt-text: Janelle Monae (African American self-described cyborg) weaing mixed pattern, mostly green tailored suit and tie that seems to have extra coat sleeves and paint legs. Coordinating head band, strong bang, sleek hairdo
#Couture #BlackSky #Superfine #Fashion
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Thinking of this quote from Mamdani’s victory speech.
“We have bowed at the altar of caution and we have paid a mighty price” !!!!!! Say it louder so mr Schumer can hear!!!!
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Thinking of this quote from Mamdani’s victory speech.
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Imagine coming off an incredible Election Day mandate from coast to coast and going 'you know what voters want? to be completely sold out by a bunch of craven cowards too pathetic to hold the line against a bunch of fucking weirdos'
November 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Imagine coming off an incredible Election Day mandate from coast to coast and going 'you know what voters want? to be completely sold out by a bunch of craven cowards too pathetic to hold the line against a bunch of fucking weirdos'
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PSA time!
If you break your glasses, you can often read text my forming a tiny pinhole with an almost completely curled finger. with more time, you can make stenopeic lenses out of almost anything.
If you break your glasses, you can often read text my forming a tiny pinhole with an almost completely curled finger. with more time, you can make stenopeic lenses out of almost anything.
Pinhole glasses - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:03 AM
PSA time!
If you break your glasses, you can often read text my forming a tiny pinhole with an almost completely curled finger. with more time, you can make stenopeic lenses out of almost anything.
If you break your glasses, you can often read text my forming a tiny pinhole with an almost completely curled finger. with more time, you can make stenopeic lenses out of almost anything.
I would watch a reality show about this chef and his team. It would be so cozy and fun.
How to feed the entire England Rugby team 💪💪
YouTube video by England Rugby
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I would watch a reality show about this chef and his team. It would be so cozy and fun.
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The US healthcare is fucked up, and not understanding it is the best way to get worst outcomes. Take the time to review this thread, it's informative and written by someone with knowledge of the industry.
Okay, it is still open enrollment and i am still trying to convince you to go and sign up for health insurance. I know it is expensive and scary. But you can do it. The thread embedded here is a tutorial on how to understand and make that decision. I will now write a quickie version.
It's open enrollment time so here's a convenient peg to hang a little tutorial about how to choose your health insurance.
Most of the advice you get is bad. Most of your instincts are bad. I however used to work for a health insurance company and I do arithmetic for a living so I can help.
Most of the advice you get is bad. Most of your instincts are bad. I however used to work for a health insurance company and I do arithmetic for a living so I can help.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The US healthcare is fucked up, and not understanding it is the best way to get worst outcomes. Take the time to review this thread, it's informative and written by someone with knowledge of the industry.
The below is a gift link to this crucial journalism. There's an option to listen to the journalist read the story aloud, which I just listened to.
It's very hard to listen to but we must bear witness.
It's very hard to listen to but we must bear witness.
Journalists for NYT document tortures to dozens of Venezuelans Trump sent to El Salvador earlier this year.
The piece is based on the testimonies of 40 people and on doctors who said their injuries are consistent and credible
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
The piece is based on the testimonies of 40 people and on doctors who said their injuries are consistent and credible
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/w...
‘You Are All Terrorists’: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The below is a gift link to this crucial journalism. There's an option to listen to the journalist read the story aloud, which I just listened to.
It's very hard to listen to but we must bear witness.
It's very hard to listen to but we must bear witness.
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Class warfare is never a $1 trillion compensation package or starving 42 million people who could easily be fed
This is references “class warfare” and “Generalissimo Zohran Mamdani” and only gets more bananas from there. The new editorial page is… really something. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Zohran Mamdani drops the mask
The mayor-elect divides New Yorkers into two groups: the oppressed and their oppressors.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Class warfare is never a $1 trillion compensation package or starving 42 million people who could easily be fed
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Read every word. This is what the US government is doing to terrorize a major American city. Authoritarianism is here. aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
I Want You to Understand Chicago
aphyr.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Read every word. This is what the US government is doing to terrorize a major American city. Authoritarianism is here. aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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When you switch from fossil to clean you only use like 30-40% of the energy to do the same stuff, bc most energy from fossil fuels is lost as waste heat
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
From my file on the IEA's world energy outlook.
"Primary energy" = what goes in
"Final energy" = what comes out
a
The space in between: mostly lost energy bc burning fossil fuels is absurdly wasteful.
So in the net zero scenario, that gaps closes to zero --->>
"Primary energy" = what goes in
"Final energy" = what comes out
a
The space in between: mostly lost energy bc burning fossil fuels is absurdly wasteful.
So in the net zero scenario, that gaps closes to zero --->>
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
When you switch from fossil to clean you only use like 30-40% of the energy to do the same stuff, bc most energy from fossil fuels is lost as waste heat
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
What's I'm trying to say is that all climate action is degrowth
WELCOME TO DEGROWTH EVERYONE
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This is one of the reasons as a humanist who does not believe in the supernatural, I am still not anti-theist. Everybody needs different frameworks to deal with the curse of consciousness and motivate right action, if it gets you over here on Team Decency, we can argue about the terms as we go.
UPDATE: Reached out to the Rev. Hannah Kardon, a United Methodist minister who was there that day and has been active in religious demonstrations at Broadview.
“They are making it clear that they are scared of prayer … it speaks the truth that what they are doing in that building is evil.”
“They are making it clear that they are scared of prayer … it speaks the truth that what they are doing in that building is evil.”
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is one of the reasons as a humanist who does not believe in the supernatural, I am still not anti-theist. Everybody needs different frameworks to deal with the curse of consciousness and motivate right action, if it gets you over here on Team Decency, we can argue about the terms as we go.
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'Human nature' is the capacity to categorize others as part of self. Extending the boundaries of concern, people often help strangers in emergencies.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Heroic actions are a natural tendency’: why bystander apathy is a myth
Modern research shows the public work together selflessly in an emergency, motivated by a strong impulse to help
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
'Human nature' is the capacity to categorize others as part of self. Extending the boundaries of concern, people often help strangers in emergencies.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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any policies that impede the uptake of solar impede resilience
"Rooftop solar is spreading fast in Jamaica, and people with panels got their power back almost immediately. The ‘entire neighborhood benefits,’ one resident said."
Jamaicans Have Been Turning to Solar Power. It Paid Off After the Storm.
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
any policies that impede the uptake of solar impede resilience
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This is a violation of our First Amendment rights. Sue their asses.
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This is a violation of our First Amendment rights. Sue their asses.
Definitely worth the listen.
There is an excellent new episode of the always stellar ‘Criminal’ podcast by Phoebe Judge out this morning.
It talks about what is happening in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood with community ICE watch brigades.
thisiscriminal.com/episode-339-...
It talks about what is happening in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood with community ICE watch brigades.
thisiscriminal.com/episode-339-...
Episode 339: Rogers Park (11.7.2025)
The story of one day in one neighborhood in Chicago – and the people living there who try to stop ICE agents from arresting their neighbors.
thisiscriminal.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Definitely worth the listen.
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This morning, in Broadview, 14 suburban women were arrested during an act of civil disobedience calling for an end to ICE/CBP’s kidnappings throughout the Chicago area.
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
Fourteen suburban moms arrested in sit-in protest outside Broadview ICE facility
The mothers sat in a circle on Beach Street on Friday to “demand an end” to the immigration raids that have swept through the Chicago area since the Trump administration launched “Operation Midway Bli...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This morning, in Broadview, 14 suburban women were arrested during an act of civil disobedience calling for an end to ICE/CBP’s kidnappings throughout the Chicago area.
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”
“We want to encourage other people who feel strongly about ICE’s actions to step off the sidelines and take our cities back.”