Grayson (he/him)
@graysongoal.bsky.social
🏳️🌈♿️🏳️⚧️ writer, researcher, educator, & leftist dog pop | SE OH
I do too many things | LGBTQ+, AuDHD, disability, SJIA, patient-involved research, rheumatology, health tech, sex & sexual health, health equity, access, games, etc.
Links: graysongoal.carrd.co
I do too many things | LGBTQ+, AuDHD, disability, SJIA, patient-involved research, rheumatology, health tech, sex & sexual health, health equity, access, games, etc.
Links: graysongoal.carrd.co
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Grayson (he/him)
@graysongoal.bsky.social
· Nov 11
#Intro thread
Hi folks! I'm Grayson (right in the picture).
I do & talk about a lot of things — sex & health education, patient advocacy, healthcare access, health equity work, patient-involved research, AI in healthcare, being trans & queer in Ohio, TTRPGs & video games, and so much more.
Hi folks! I'm Grayson (right in the picture).
I do & talk about a lot of things — sex & health education, patient advocacy, healthcare access, health equity work, patient-involved research, AI in healthcare, being trans & queer in Ohio, TTRPGs & video games, and so much more.
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I finally got confirmation that ICE agents have been getting paid this whole shutdown. Only people who’ve had guaranteed pay this whole time are the lawmakers responsible for the shutdown and kidnappers
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I finally got confirmation that ICE agents have been getting paid this whole shutdown. Only people who’ve had guaranteed pay this whole time are the lawmakers responsible for the shutdown and kidnappers
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Please do me a favor and make sure many eyeballs see this story this Veterans Day.
These service members all served at least 15 - 17 years when they were forced to retire. Then the Trump administration took those benefits away solely because they’re transgender.
These service members all served at least 15 - 17 years when they were forced to retire. Then the Trump administration took those benefits away solely because they’re transgender.
Breaking: New lawsuit filed against Trump admin.
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” plaintiff Master Sgt. Logan Ireland told me. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice that I’ve given.” www.advocate.com/news/transge...
Transgender Air Force members sue Trump administration over revoked retirements
“The military has made me who I am. It has made me a better person,” Master Sergeant Logan Ireland told The Advocate. “All that I wish is for the military to see that and to honor that same sacrifice ...
www.advocate.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Please do me a favor and make sure many eyeballs see this story this Veterans Day.
These service members all served at least 15 - 17 years when they were forced to retire. Then the Trump administration took those benefits away solely because they’re transgender.
These service members all served at least 15 - 17 years when they were forced to retire. Then the Trump administration took those benefits away solely because they’re transgender.
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#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #Neurosky #publichealth Neurotropic viral infections can lead to a sustained decline in the 🧠 's capacity for neuroplasticity, underscoring the need for targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at mitigating inflammation and promoting neural repair to preserve long-term brain health.
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
#Medsky🧪 #IDsky #Neurosky #publichealth Neurotropic viral infections can lead to a sustained decline in the 🧠 's capacity for neuroplasticity, underscoring the need for targeted therapeutic interventions aimed at mitigating inflammation and promoting neural repair to preserve long-term brain health.
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I was gonna save these for an event, but I woke up to my unemployment being paused abruptly and it won't resume till I attend a meeting in two weeks.
So, I'm selling these pieces, the prices are in the Alt Text of the image, DM me if you want one <3 #mtgalters #commissionsopen
So, I'm selling these pieces, the prices are in the Alt Text of the image, DM me if you want one <3 #mtgalters #commissionsopen
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I was gonna save these for an event, but I woke up to my unemployment being paused abruptly and it won't resume till I attend a meeting in two weeks.
So, I'm selling these pieces, the prices are in the Alt Text of the image, DM me if you want one <3 #mtgalters #commissionsopen
So, I'm selling these pieces, the prices are in the Alt Text of the image, DM me if you want one <3 #mtgalters #commissionsopen
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Nearly every day and almost exclusively when I have to interact with the world outside my home.
At home, I'm a person. I can understand and forgive my limitations. (Usually.)
It's through interacting with others that it becomes obvious that I'm seen as inconvenient, awkward to be around, a burden.
At home, I'm a person. I can understand and forgive my limitations. (Usually.)
It's through interacting with others that it becomes obvious that I'm seen as inconvenient, awkward to be around, a burden.
Do others struggle with guilt & inadequacy because of disability? Like I can't go that hard, I can't do that thing, what's that say about my worth. I know all that is nonsense internalized ableism but I can't be the only one who deals with it.
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Nearly every day and almost exclusively when I have to interact with the world outside my home.
At home, I'm a person. I can understand and forgive my limitations. (Usually.)
It's through interacting with others that it becomes obvious that I'm seen as inconvenient, awkward to be around, a burden.
At home, I'm a person. I can understand and forgive my limitations. (Usually.)
It's through interacting with others that it becomes obvious that I'm seen as inconvenient, awkward to be around, a burden.
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“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Bari Weiss wants to take down ‘too much power’ CBS News Standards unit: sources
EXCLUSIVE: Internal rumblings within the newsroom come after the S&P head resigned and the network disbanded its vaunted Race and Culture unit.
www.independent.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“I’ve been hearing that standards will be eliminated or severely cut back. Bari has told people that she wants to get rid of standards and is shocked that they have so much power. She also asked openly, ‘What’s the point of standards?’” one CBS source said.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Like and share this if you've received online threats of violence for being trans, or supporting trans people.
I have.
I have.
Trans ally Georgia Tennant contacts police after receiving death threats online
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/10/georgia-tennant-contacts-police-online-hate-trans-ally/?utm_content=1762785060&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/10/georgia-tennant-contacts-police-online-hate-trans-ally/?utm_content=1762785060&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Trans ally Georgia Tennant contacts police after receiving death threats online
Georgia Tennant, the wife of Doctor Who star David Tennant, has contacted the police after being targeted by trolls, who sent a string of abusive messages.
www.thepinknews.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Like and share this if you've received online threats of violence for being trans, or supporting trans people.
I have.
I have.
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We're nearly a decade deep into politics driven by "vote-against".
We The People want something to vote FOR.
"Do you want (X) to win?" is not a policy position, it's a confession that the only alternative you're offering is "anti-(x) vibes".
We The People want something to vote FOR.
"Do you want (X) to win?" is not a policy position, it's a confession that the only alternative you're offering is "anti-(x) vibes".
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 AM
We're nearly a decade deep into politics driven by "vote-against".
We The People want something to vote FOR.
"Do you want (X) to win?" is not a policy position, it's a confession that the only alternative you're offering is "anti-(x) vibes".
We The People want something to vote FOR.
"Do you want (X) to win?" is not a policy position, it's a confession that the only alternative you're offering is "anti-(x) vibes".
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Having solved all other problems
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Having solved all other problems
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Hey. Psst. Y’all are rad. Hydrate your skeletons. Take your meds. Check your posture. Have a snack.
Whatever you need to do today/tonight, I believe in you. No matter how big or small it may be. I hope the week brings joy, relief, laughter, success, coziness. You got this.
💕
Whatever you need to do today/tonight, I believe in you. No matter how big or small it may be. I hope the week brings joy, relief, laughter, success, coziness. You got this.
💕
November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Hey. Psst. Y’all are rad. Hydrate your skeletons. Take your meds. Check your posture. Have a snack.
Whatever you need to do today/tonight, I believe in you. No matter how big or small it may be. I hope the week brings joy, relief, laughter, success, coziness. You got this.
💕
Whatever you need to do today/tonight, I believe in you. No matter how big or small it may be. I hope the week brings joy, relief, laughter, success, coziness. You got this.
💕
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In case I was too subtle.:
Terfs are garbage.
Terfs are garbage.
a man is carrying a bag in front of a garbage can that says 04 60573
Alt: a man is carrying a bag in front of a garbage can that says 04 60573
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In case I was too subtle.:
Terfs are garbage.
Terfs are garbage.
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I love a meme targeted for my demographic
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I love a meme targeted for my demographic
I'll bet he plans on destroying the program y'all act like you just saved by sacrificing everyone's access to healthcare.
@kaine.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov are y'all happy now? How about you @schumer.senate.gov?
@kaine.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov are y'all happy now? How about you @schumer.senate.gov?
President Trump criticized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a Fox News interview tonight, saying people "get it automatically now so the number is many times what it should be, it's disgraceful."
Trump says "we can reform" SNAP
"SNAP is supposed to be if you are down and out," Trump said on Fox News this evening.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I'll bet he plans on destroying the program y'all act like you just saved by sacrificing everyone's access to healthcare.
@kaine.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov are y'all happy now? How about you @schumer.senate.gov?
@kaine.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov @cortezmasto.senate.gov are y'all happy now? How about you @schumer.senate.gov?
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By the way, the blood-pact you signed upon becoming a creative states that you don't need to create every day. The council of creative demons allow breaks. You're fine. You're not falling behind. You're no lesser a creative for needing rest. Shit happens sometimes, bro. You're doing great.
July 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
By the way, the blood-pact you signed upon becoming a creative states that you don't need to create every day. The council of creative demons allow breaks. You're fine. You're not falling behind. You're no lesser a creative for needing rest. Shit happens sometimes, bro. You're doing great.
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Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Here are the at least 6 House Democrats, 3 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 4 Democratic Senate candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
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speaking of maritime disasters ICE is going to drown a bunch of fishermen here in oregon
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM
speaking of maritime disasters ICE is going to drown a bunch of fishermen here in oregon
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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Agree with and appreciate Rachel's summary here.
After almost three decades, Canada has lost its measles elimination status.
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
That means in 2025, this extremely contagious disease spread consistently in our country for the first time since 1998.
This was preventable, which makes it embarrassing -- in more ways than you might realize:
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Agree with and appreciate Rachel's summary here.
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An update on one of the items in today's roundup: Ron Wyden says the final Senate deal no longer includes a ban on abortion coverage in ACA marketplace plans, something anti-abortion grops have been lobbying hard for: bsky.app/profile/wyde...
In this week's roundup: A big FDA announcement on menopause, what the recent elections mean for reproductive freedom, Kim Davis flops but efforts to undermine marriage equality continue, and fetal personhood laws continue apace.
FDA Drops Barriers to Menopause Treatment, Supreme Court Denies Kim Davis: November 10 News Roundup
Plus, what you missed on Autonomy News last week.
www.autonomynews.co
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
An update on one of the items in today's roundup: Ron Wyden says the final Senate deal no longer includes a ban on abortion coverage in ACA marketplace plans, something anti-abortion grops have been lobbying hard for: bsky.app/profile/wyde...
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TIL that blood platelets have serotonin receptors, which is why anemia can mimic depression symptoms and that is absolutely fucking fascinating.
November 10, 2025 at 9:55 PM
TIL that blood platelets have serotonin receptors, which is why anemia can mimic depression symptoms and that is absolutely fucking fascinating.
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a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
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Disabled person: *jumps through systemic hoops and crawls through structural minefields, at great personal cost, to achieve something*
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Disabled person: *jumps through systemic hoops and crawls through structural minefields, at great personal cost, to achieve something*
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
Reporter: This inspiring disabled person proves that there's no obstacles to a determined disabled person.
Me, from my wheelchair, in front of obstacle: WHAT?!
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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.
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Never needed to bust this one out more chucklefuck
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Never needed to bust this one out more chucklefuck
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I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I got this useful bon mot from a middle school teacher recently.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
In response to, “I DONT UNDERSTAND,” he calmly said, “okay what steps have you taken to understand?”
And that’s when I realized that a lot of folks have no steps.
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she's sharing all sorts of NYT receipts on IG, highly recommend taking a look: www.instagram.com/msrachelforl...
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
she's sharing all sorts of NYT receipts on IG, highly recommend taking a look: www.instagram.com/msrachelforl...