Andrew Gurza
@andrewgurza.bsky.social
Disability Awareness Consultant, author of NOTES FROM A QUEER CRIPPLE (2025), podcaster, talking about disability, queerness and all that.
Website: www.andrewgurza.com
Website: www.andrewgurza.com
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let me re-introduce myself
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
I found out from you all that SNAP recipients in the US aren't allowed to buy pre-prepared meals while also not being allowed hot meals. This is a whole other level of ableism. So many disabled people reliant on SNAP can't cook, or don't have the means/energy to. These "benefits" are so unfair.
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I found out from you all that SNAP recipients in the US aren't allowed to buy pre-prepared meals while also not being allowed hot meals. This is a whole other level of ableism. So many disabled people reliant on SNAP can't cook, or don't have the means/energy to. These "benefits" are so unfair.
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When conferences and construction projects were happening & ppl were employed, sex workers got work.
When the stop work order came, sex workers were also largely ordered to stop working
When the stop work order came, sex workers were also largely ordered to stop working
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
When conferences and construction projects were happening & ppl were employed, sex workers got work.
When the stop work order came, sex workers were also largely ordered to stop working
When the stop work order came, sex workers were also largely ordered to stop working
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Had a fascinating conversation w a dozen sex workers today—ages 25-60ish, some w their infants w them. Main takeaway: USAID cuts hit their work HARD, not just bc ppl who lost their jobs are also now doing sex work, but bc USAID projects led to conferences whose attendees hired them (& no longer do)
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Had a fascinating conversation w a dozen sex workers today—ages 25-60ish, some w their infants w them. Main takeaway: USAID cuts hit their work HARD, not just bc ppl who lost their jobs are also now doing sex work, but bc USAID projects led to conferences whose attendees hired them (& no longer do)
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It is great that the US Supreme Court has rejected the case to overturn same sex marriage. Now, if they'd overturn the ruling that says disabled people on benefits can't get married. Thanks so much.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It is great that the US Supreme Court has rejected the case to overturn same sex marriage. Now, if they'd overturn the ruling that says disabled people on benefits can't get married. Thanks so much.
It is great that the US Supreme Court has rejected the case to overturn same sex marriage. Now, if they'd overturn the ruling that says disabled people on benefits can't get married. Thanks so much.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It is great that the US Supreme Court has rejected the case to overturn same sex marriage. Now, if they'd overturn the ruling that says disabled people on benefits can't get married. Thanks so much.
walking sucks
xoxo gossip gurz
xoxo gossip gurz
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
walking sucks
xoxo gossip gurz
xoxo gossip gurz
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It's sad how many people don't know these kinds of details about SNAP and part of why it's so frustrating when I see people insist that UBI should not replace SNAP when implemented. Yes. It absolutely should.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
It's sad how many people don't know these kinds of details about SNAP and part of why it's so frustrating when I see people insist that UBI should not replace SNAP when implemented. Yes. It absolutely should.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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I live in Canada on Disability Benefits that include a special diet allowance. A few years ago when I went to my pcp and filled out all these forms detailing my dietary restrictions, my benefit was only approved for $30. disabled people often can't eat "healthy food" because they can't afford it.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I live in Canada on Disability Benefits that include a special diet allowance. A few years ago when I went to my pcp and filled out all these forms detailing my dietary restrictions, my benefit was only approved for $30. disabled people often can't eat "healthy food" because they can't afford it.
I live in Canada on Disability Benefits that include a special diet allowance. A few years ago when I went to my pcp and filled out all these forms detailing my dietary restrictions, my benefit was only approved for $30. disabled people often can't eat "healthy food" because they can't afford it.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I live in Canada on Disability Benefits that include a special diet allowance. A few years ago when I went to my pcp and filled out all these forms detailing my dietary restrictions, my benefit was only approved for $30. disabled people often can't eat "healthy food" because they can't afford it.
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Yeah it’s blatant bigotry and eugenics. Disabled folks have a higher rate of poverty (by a LOT) then abled folks and are more likely to use SNAP and also less likely to be able to prepare their own meals and can’t buy prepared meals!! It’s motivated by pure hate!
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Yeah it’s blatant bigotry and eugenics. Disabled folks have a higher rate of poverty (by a LOT) then abled folks and are more likely to use SNAP and also less likely to be able to prepare their own meals and can’t buy prepared meals!! It’s motivated by pure hate!
disabled people deserve to be able to feel desirable. I struggle with feeling “ugly” due to my disabilities, and I wish that we talked about that feeling more.
November 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
disabled people deserve to be able to feel desirable. I struggle with feeling “ugly” due to my disabilities, and I wish that we talked about that feeling more.
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let me re-introduce myself
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
let me re-introduce myself
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
* severely disabled, power wheelchair user
* former canadian tv celeb (rip 1G5G)
* author / public speaker / podcaster
* queer / non-binary
* fights for sexuality and disability
* nerdy as fuck
* disability justice for all
* hot
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So at the beginning of Nov Congress would have been paid, unless they specifically had their pay check held.
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
November 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
So at the beginning of Nov Congress would have been paid, unless they specifically had their pay check held.
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
I would argue they should donate it because they haven’t worked.
Maybe a good question for reporters to catalog?
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Yep, I've been personally affected by this bc it means I eat less at work. I'm in a job where I don't have access to a break room or microwave. I can't work enough hours (bc I'm disabled) to afford hot meals with cash. I usually bring stuff like almonds and bananas to snack on.
November 9, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Yep, I've been personally affected by this bc it means I eat less at work. I'm in a job where I don't have access to a break room or microwave. I can't work enough hours (bc I'm disabled) to afford hot meals with cash. I usually bring stuff like almonds and bananas to snack on.
The fact that people using SNAP cannot buy food that is "hot at the point of sale" is some ableist, classicist, bullshit. I just found this out (thanks @erinbiba.bsky.social), and as a disabled person I am livid.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The fact that people using SNAP cannot buy food that is "hot at the point of sale" is some ableist, classicist, bullshit. I just found this out (thanks @erinbiba.bsky.social), and as a disabled person I am livid.
I have been working with The Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living on their social media. ILCs are so vital for disabled people to have spaces to grow, thrive and get supports. I'd love it if you'd give us a follow here on Bluesky @eocil.bsky.social. Thanks!
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I have been working with The Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living on their social media. ILCs are so vital for disabled people to have spaces to grow, thrive and get supports. I'd love it if you'd give us a follow here on Bluesky @eocil.bsky.social. Thanks!
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Anyway this is why I’m a bit uncomfortable with everyone making fun of Trump for eating McDonald’s. Like yeah he’s a trash person, but setting that aside the disdain contributes to an overall negativity around people who eat fast food.
November 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Anyway this is why I’m a bit uncomfortable with everyone making fun of Trump for eating McDonald’s. Like yeah he’s a trash person, but setting that aside the disdain contributes to an overall negativity around people who eat fast food.
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Thinking about the social stigma against eating fast food in a country where poor people are being starved by the govt, the cost of groceries and fresh vegetables are astronomical, and a cheeseburger at McDonald’s costs $3.50.
“Clean” and “healthy” eating rhetoric is racist, ableist, and classist.
“Clean” and “healthy” eating rhetoric is racist, ableist, and classist.
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Thinking about the social stigma against eating fast food in a country where poor people are being starved by the govt, the cost of groceries and fresh vegetables are astronomical, and a cheeseburger at McDonald’s costs $3.50.
“Clean” and “healthy” eating rhetoric is racist, ableist, and classist.
“Clean” and “healthy” eating rhetoric is racist, ableist, and classist.
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Imagine having the ability to feed millions of people and fighting tooth and nail to starve them. That's our current president.
November 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Imagine having the ability to feed millions of people and fighting tooth and nail to starve them. That's our current president.
If a court actually debates whether or not people should get money for food to eat, and then even entertains listening to the side that wants to withhold that funding... this is how you know something is very very wrong with the system of checks and balances.
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
If a court actually debates whether or not people should get money for food to eat, and then even entertains listening to the side that wants to withhold that funding... this is how you know something is very very wrong with the system of checks and balances.
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We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.
The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist
"I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief."
thereader.mitpress.mit.edu
April 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM
We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.
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Personally, I don’t think we should have a group of unelected warlocks determine if people should eat
November 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Personally, I don’t think we should have a group of unelected warlocks determine if people should eat
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"For procedural reasons Justice Jackson had to issue the stay, I'm sure her legal reasoning was sound...."
PEOPLE. ARE. STARVING. Can they eat the rules of procedure? No? THEN FEED THEM.
The purpose of a system is what it does. And if the rules of procedure allow people to starve, they're wrong.
PEOPLE. ARE. STARVING. Can they eat the rules of procedure? No? THEN FEED THEM.
The purpose of a system is what it does. And if the rules of procedure allow people to starve, they're wrong.
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
"For procedural reasons Justice Jackson had to issue the stay, I'm sure her legal reasoning was sound...."
PEOPLE. ARE. STARVING. Can they eat the rules of procedure? No? THEN FEED THEM.
The purpose of a system is what it does. And if the rules of procedure allow people to starve, they're wrong.
PEOPLE. ARE. STARVING. Can they eat the rules of procedure? No? THEN FEED THEM.
The purpose of a system is what it does. And if the rules of procedure allow people to starve, they're wrong.
Disabled People Are Hot; and that is also a political statement.
November 8, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Disabled People Are Hot; and that is also a political statement.