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K. Adrianak
@anarchasm.bsky.social
Never could get the hang of Thursdays.

• Expert Amateur Dot-Connector •
• Professional Problem Ponderer •
• Qualified Question Asker •
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• RESISTANCE IS NOT USELESS •
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I will work up the courage to post & engage soon, I promise.

I am actually factually a person. (at least last time I checked)

The other place never felt safe enough to participate, so I stuck to learning & observing, but this feels…decidedly different.
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The devastation on its way is unimaginable - like nothing humanity has ever witnessed before - and everyone will wish they had been climate activists and ‘hysterics’ when they had the chance. We are in a moment of unprecedented stupidity
December 22, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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"As we approach a half decade of watching a new virus rip through our communities, a new phase has started: the long tail of chronic illness. The consequences of repeated covid infections will pressure health, social and economic systems for years." www.donotpanic.news/p/five-years...
Five Years On: A Covid Retrospective
As we approach the five year mark of the first known case of covid-19, as we contemplate a half decade of watching a novel virus rip through our communities, our countries, our world, I wanted to do a...
www.donotpanic.news
November 22, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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“We’re facing a population with weakened immune systems that resist adhering to pandemic controls. That’s not a good foundation for dealing with bird flu and other potential pandemics.” 🚨 ⏰ tick tock
November 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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We absolutely can do better - but it starts with acknowledging there’s a threat and pushing back on people who don’t care just because they believe it doesn’t impact them. I see people advocating & pushing back every day - and I believe together we will turn the tide. /end
November 15, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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Yet another way the media is normalizing fascism is with these ridiculous “navigating difficult conversations” genre of story. On the day an anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist has been nominated to run Health & Human Services, we get trite articles like this. Smh
November 15, 2024 at 12:03 AM
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Hey new arrivals, if you're wondering where to start in terms of following people, just go onto the post below, and you can follow a really good collection of covid conscious people. ❤️👇
I've made a Covid conscious starter pack called "Salting the Vibes" - voices on advocacy and/or science 🧬

go.bsky.app/5871Mhv
November 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM
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There's an astonishing statistic: over half of all German physicians were early joiners of the Nazi Party, surpassing enrollments of all other professions. They were hugely enthusiastic about the Nazis. We see echoes of this in today's medical profession www.donotpanic.news/p/do-max-har...
Do Max Harm: The Grave Ethics Problem In Healthcare
There have been a million and one US election hot takes so I’m not going to do that, at least not yet.
www.donotpanic.news
November 9, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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Read this if you like knowing things.
This week's news is full of surprises — some good, most not.

Experts are alarmed over bird flu’s potential to evolve into something much worse. If past is prelude, we could soon be in for a wild ride.

My latest edition is a day late. Worth the wait.
canadahealthwatch.ca/newsletter/2...
The outbreak no one is stopping
Canada Healthwatch | The most important health news, in one place. 🍁
canadahealthwatch.ca
October 28, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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Do not worry
if you lack the energy
to spread hope
it is enough to focus instead
on doing what you can
not to spread the virus,
and know
and please know
by doing what you can
not to spread the virus
you will also be
spreading hope.
October 25, 2024 at 12:43 AM
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Hi! When you ready an image in your post, bug before you hit the post button, you'll see a little alt text label without a check mark on the picture. Pressing or clicking it will allow you to add alt text to describe the image for the visually impaired or need screen readers. But wait! So much more:
H'llo! I've always been very curious: what is alt text and what is the best way to use it in content to maximise accessibility?
October 19, 2024 at 11:55 PM
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“Canada is such a northern country, don’t we want a little global warming?” I often hear.

In a nutshell, NO.

We’re warming 2x faster than the rest of the world, driving extreme heat, flood, and sea level rise we are not prepared for. The wildfire season started in Feb this year. Feb!

#canadaday
Canada’s Changing Climate Report
changingclimate.ca
July 1, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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Covid infection increases risk of injury across virtually all body systems, including increased risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes, fatigue, cognitive decline

No, it does not “boost” your immunity

At this point, it’s malpractice considering the mountain of biomedical evidence
Dr. Bonnie Henry earlier today:
"If you've had covid recently, you've had a boost to your immunity. So that's a good thing."

No, Dr. Henry, getting covid is NEVER a good thing. It won't help or improve your immune system. Your immune system isn't a muscle, and covid isn't the flu.

*cross-posted
October 24, 2024 at 5:37 AM
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I'm kind of nervous to put this into the world, but it's my best attempt at explaining why covid cautiousness means so much to me.

open.substack.com/pub/destinys...

#yallmasking #saltingthevibe #saltingthevibes #CovidIsntOver #CovidIsNotOver #covidcautious #CovidConscious #stillcoviding
When You Called It Genocide
Audio version below
open.substack.com
October 21, 2024 at 7:27 PM
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"People still respond to us by saying they’re worried basic income will be a disincentive for work. People have been searching for decades to try to prove that these kinds of benefits disincentivise employment. It's just not there."

25 years of Canadian pilot projects busting #UBI myths.
www.opendemocracy.net
October 23, 2024 at 7:05 PM
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When the Holocaust returned it came denouncing anti-semitism and wearing a Star of David.

www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/when-the-h...
When The Holocaust Returned It Came Denouncing Anti-Semitism And Wearing A Star Of David
Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley):
www.caitlinjohnst.one
October 23, 2024 at 3:21 AM
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1. Abuse and harassment are never acceptable. But this is not the first time I’ve seen an emphasis on abuse and harassment shielding bad science. This is a short thread on how it works.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Maeve Boothby O’Neill died because of a discredited view of ME. How was this allowed to happen? | George Monbiot
Chronic fatigue syndrome is as physiological as a broken leg. ​We must learn all we can from this tragic case, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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My latest - a plea to maskless healthcare workers from vulnerable patients everywhere.

I’m dedicating this article to @tinu.bsky.social - a fierce disability advocate who never stopped fighting for masks in healthcare.

She passed away 3 weeks ago - after being failed by HCWs and society:
A Plea to Maskless Healthcare Workers from Vulnerable Patients
If you see a mask - wear a mask. Better yet - wear a mask all the time and show us you understand that we're still IN a pandemic. We are depending on you to keep us safe - please don't betray that.
www.disabledginger.com
October 20, 2024 at 11:22 PM
I will work up the courage to post & engage soon, I promise.

I am actually factually a person. (at least last time I checked)

The other place never felt safe enough to participate, so I stuck to learning & observing, but this feels…decidedly different.
October 20, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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If I’m wrong and Covid turns out to be “no biggie” - the worst that’s happened is I’ve had cleaner air & worn a mask in public. Absolutely no harm has been done to me.

If YOU are wrong - you’ve potentially damaged every system in your body because you didn’t “feel” like masking. /1
October 20, 2024 at 9:36 PM
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I know I’m not wrong - but for the sake of argument it’s absolutely bonkers to me that people will roll the dice with their health (and the health of their children) in this manner.

By the time you realize the harm that’s been done - it’ll be too late to “fix” anything. There’s no take backs /2
October 20, 2024 at 9:38 PM