Dex Desjardins
@dexdesjardins.bsky.social
Autistic. Disaster queer. Resplendent garbage. (he/him)
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The Senate just passed the worst Medicaid cuts in history — but we can stop them in the House! We make it easy to take action with scripts and tips. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/act-...
Act NOW to stop the worst Medicaid cuts in history - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
The Senate just voted in favor of the worst Medicaid cuts ever. If this bill becomes law, at least 17 million people will have their health care taken away. This is deeply disappointing, but it is…
autisticadvocacy.org
July 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Senate just passed the worst Medicaid cuts in history — but we can stop them in the House! We make it easy to take action with scripts and tips. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/07/act-...
Call and email your House reps today, especially if your rep is GOP. The Bill hasn’t passed the House yet. Keep the pressure on.
July 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Call and email your House reps today, especially if your rep is GOP. The Bill hasn’t passed the House yet. Keep the pressure on.
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot with my job. Organization is one of the key elements that I have trouble with. This device would serve as adaptive technology, helping keep me better organized. Any help is greatly appreciated!
gofund.me/27263af3
gofund.me/27263af3
Donate to Help Overcome Autism Challenges with Adaptive Tech, organized by Dex Desjardins
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot … Dex Desjardins needs your support for Help Overcome Autism Challenges with Adaptive Tech
gofund.me
June 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot with my job. Organization is one of the key elements that I have trouble with. This device would serve as adaptive technology, helping keep me better organized. Any help is greatly appreciated!
gofund.me/27263af3
gofund.me/27263af3
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot with my job. Organization is one of the key elements that I have trouble with. This device would serve as adaptive technology, helping keep me better organized. Any help is greatly appreciated!
gofund.me/27263af3
gofund.me/27263af3
Donate to Help Overcome Autism Challenges with Adaptive Tech, organized by Dex Desjardins
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot … Dex Desjardins needs your support for Help Overcome Autism Challenges with Adaptive Tech
gofund.me
June 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Due to manifestations of autism spectrum disorder, I struggle a lot with my job. Organization is one of the key elements that I have trouble with. This device would serve as adaptive technology, helping keep me better organized. Any help is greatly appreciated!
gofund.me/27263af3
gofund.me/27263af3
I’m going to Cleveland July 4–6 for advanced IWW organizer training!
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 AM
I’m going to Cleveland July 4–6 for advanced IWW organizer training!
So that poor guy that the combined powers of the presidents of the United States and El Salvador can’t seem to return to the United States is actually dead, right? 
April 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM
So that poor guy that the combined powers of the presidents of the United States and El Salvador can’t seem to return to the United States is actually dead, right? 
Having my first session of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) today
March 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Having my first session of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) today
12 years ago today was the last time I ever saw my father alive
March 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
12 years ago today was the last time I ever saw my father alive
Find and download the Ozymandias Collective Sabotage Handbook. It’s like the Anarchist’s Cookbook except everything in it actually works.
February 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Find and download the Ozymandias Collective Sabotage Handbook. It’s like the Anarchist’s Cookbook except everything in it actually works.
“Fascism could more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power.”
— Benito Mussolini in “The Doctrine of Fascism”
— Benito Mussolini in “The Doctrine of Fascism”
February 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“Fascism could more properly be called corporatism because it is the merger of state and corporate power.”
— Benito Mussolini in “The Doctrine of Fascism”
— Benito Mussolini in “The Doctrine of Fascism”
Marches don’t do much unless they’re used as springboards for organizing. Bring a table. Bring sign-up sheets for mailing lists. Network. Plan next steps.
February 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Marches don’t do much unless they’re used as springboards for organizing. Bring a table. Bring sign-up sheets for mailing lists. Network. Plan next steps.
Looks like Elon Musk bought the ADL as well. Shandas.
January 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Looks like Elon Musk bought the ADL as well. Shandas.
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to recap:
— Trump was *for* the TikTok ban
— which the GOP Congress passed
— and the GOP Supreme Court upheld
— and even though Biden said he wouldn't enforce the ban, TikTok shut down anyway
— so that Trump could "save" it
— and the media fell for it
we really do live in the dumbest fucking country
— Trump was *for* the TikTok ban
— which the GOP Congress passed
— and the GOP Supreme Court upheld
— and even though Biden said he wouldn't enforce the ban, TikTok shut down anyway
— so that Trump could "save" it
— and the media fell for it
we really do live in the dumbest fucking country
January 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
to recap:
— Trump was *for* the TikTok ban
— which the GOP Congress passed
— and the GOP Supreme Court upheld
— and even though Biden said he wouldn't enforce the ban, TikTok shut down anyway
— so that Trump could "save" it
— and the media fell for it
we really do live in the dumbest fucking country
— Trump was *for* the TikTok ban
— which the GOP Congress passed
— and the GOP Supreme Court upheld
— and even though Biden said he wouldn't enforce the ban, TikTok shut down anyway
— so that Trump could "save" it
— and the media fell for it
we really do live in the dumbest fucking country
Before people start kissing Trump’s ass for “fighting to bring back TikTok,” let’s not forget that banning TikTok was his fucking idea in the first place and he was the one who started the process of getting it banned.
January 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Before people start kissing Trump’s ass for “fighting to bring back TikTok,” let’s not forget that banning TikTok was his fucking idea in the first place and he was the one who started the process of getting it banned.
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It's brand new episode Friday!
citlalisoona.substack.com/p/episode-8-...
citlalisoona.substack.com/p/episode-8-...
Episode 8: Unbaptisms, the dark, and empathy
Join me as we spill a little more tea!
citlalisoona.substack.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It's brand new episode Friday!
citlalisoona.substack.com/p/episode-8-...
citlalisoona.substack.com/p/episode-8-...
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ASAN supports jobs and laws that give disabled people real work for real pay. We think that every disabled person deserves to be paid well for our work.
What We Believe - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Our Motto: What is “Nothing About Us Without Us”?“Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. When non-autistic people make decisions…
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January 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
ASAN supports jobs and laws that give disabled people real work for real pay. We think that every disabled person deserves to be paid well for our work.
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
The Satanic Panic of the 80s, where the devil was blamed for everything. From daycare conspiracies to cultural hysteria, what lessons did we miss that echo today?
@dexdesjardins.bsky.social & @chaliceblythe.bsky.social join us for laughs & revelations
open.spotify.com/episode/1tBR...
The Satanic Panic of the 80s, where the devil was blamed for everything. From daycare conspiracies to cultural hysteria, what lessons did we miss that echo today?
@dexdesjardins.bsky.social & @chaliceblythe.bsky.social join us for laughs & revelations
open.spotify.com/episode/1tBR...
S4E5: The Satanic Panic (w/ Chalice & Dex)
The Story of... · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
The Satanic Panic of the 80s, where the devil was blamed for everything. From daycare conspiracies to cultural hysteria, what lessons did we miss that echo today?
@dexdesjardins.bsky.social & @chaliceblythe.bsky.social join us for laughs & revelations
open.spotify.com/episode/1tBR...
The Satanic Panic of the 80s, where the devil was blamed for everything. From daycare conspiracies to cultural hysteria, what lessons did we miss that echo today?
@dexdesjardins.bsky.social & @chaliceblythe.bsky.social join us for laughs & revelations
open.spotify.com/episode/1tBR...
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Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund!
Autistic People of Color Fund – The Autistic People of Color Fund
Our History
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January 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Support community reparations for Autistic People of Color through the Autistic People of Color Fund!
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Did you know that it’s still legal to pay disabled people less than minimum wage? We have another chance to change that, and we need your help! Learn more and take action:
Take Action on Fair Pay for Disabled Workers with a Public Comment! - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Download this explainer as a PDF here. Listen to someone read this explainer out loud here. Words to know 14(c): A part of the Fair Labor Standards Act that says employers can pay disabled people…
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December 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Did you know that it’s still legal to pay disabled people less than minimum wage? We have another chance to change that, and we need your help! Learn more and take action:
Today is the 15 year anniversary of a corporate HR manager telling me that I — a career teacher of 10 years — had no place at his company because what they did there was “nothing like watching children”
December 16, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Today is the 15 year anniversary of a corporate HR manager telling me that I — a career teacher of 10 years — had no place at his company because what they did there was “nothing like watching children”