joanna spaghetti
joannaspaghetti.bsky.social
joanna spaghetti
@joannaspaghetti.bsky.social
She/her. Disabled spoonie, hEDS, Crohn's. Sociology, racial justice, disability justice. Nerd. Always learning. Finally got tired of how increasingly bad twitter has gotten.
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A report published in a CDC journal reaffirms the effectiveness of COVID vaccines at preventing severe disease in children
COVID Vaccines Slashed Kids’ ER Visits by 76 Percent, Study Finds
A report published in a CDC journal reaffirms the effectiveness of COVID vaccines at preventing severe disease in children
www.scientificamerican.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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🚨Judge Xinis finds that, incredibly, Mr. Abrego Garcia was never ordered deported in 2019. She notes that every since this saga began all the way back in March, the government has NEVER been able to produce any evidence that the immigration judge actually issued a removal order.
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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SCOOP: Academy Award-nominee Liam Neeson narrated a recent anti-vaccine documentary that glorifies RFK Jr.’s rise to power.

In the film, Neeson—a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador—calls the COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous experiments.”

www.importantcontext.news/p/liam-neeso...
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary
The Taken actor can be heard calling mRNA COVID vaccines “dangerous experiments.”
www.importantcontext.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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If ACA subsidies aren’t extended, the CBO estimates 2.2 million people will lose their health insurance in the first year, and even more thereafter (www.cbo.gov/system/files...).

Some of those people will die.
People are going to die because of the pending insurance premium hikes. I know the terrain of discourse is inconsistent and goes through a tumble cycle every 24 hours, but I really think we need to hone in on this reality and drive it home for people.
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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never raised anything towards this and had to pay for one day so now the goal is $380 for a week tent by tmrw and literally anything i can get for meds and groceries - i have about a day and a half left of my meal shakes for my feeding tube!

ko-fi.com/katimcf
December 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Amnesty International released findings from its investigation into the Everglades Concentration Camp (Alligator Alcatraz), which was built by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

They found evidence of torture, among other human rights violations.

www.amnesty.org/en/documents...
December 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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If you want to make a very tangible difference in the lives of unhoused people in DC during a nasty cold snap, Remora House is where to put your money. I just bought a tent off their wishlist for them. It’s easy
‼️Donations Needed‼️

Extreme cold & snow incoming as the city continues to clear camps during hypothermia alerts.

We need tents!!! If able order from our WL or donate so we an order

WL: tinyurl.com/remorahousew...

Cashap: $RemoraHouseDC

Givebutter:
givebutter.com/remorahouse

Love & solidarity
Support Remora House
By Remora House
givebutter.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.

A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.

If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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need to sleep but still at $300 left to go by tomorrow morning to do a full week of rent so I don’t have to keep going day by day - I think the stress of that is giving me migraines and neck tension so anything helps 😭🫡

ko-fi.com/katimcf
December 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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For the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, I spoke with advocates about how this law is crucial–and the ways in which disability education can be made better as its under attack from the Trump administration at @motherjones.com. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This disability education law turned 50 today. Disability advocates want more.
"Our civil rights are not up for negotiations," Rep. Lateefah Simon said.
www.motherjones.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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In honor of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social's legacy as a disability activist and writer, today we are republishing Bitch Magazine's Access Series, which was originally curated by Alice Wong. Worker-owner and former Bitch editor-in-chief Evette Dionne updated the intro to the series here:
Honoring Alice Wong: Reprinting Bitch Magazine's Access Series
Alice Wong, who reshaped the world of disability media, joined our ancestors on November 14, 2025. The Flytrap is proud to reprint her curated Access Series for Bitch Magazine.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My @inaturalist.bsky.social Year in Review 2025! (Tl;dr I saw a lot of spotted lanternflies this year 😬)
www.inaturalist.org/stats/2025/r...
rapunzel5's 2025 iNaturalist Year in Review
Joanna's highlights and stats from 2025 on iNaturalist
www.inaturalist.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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hello friends! i got enough for the last few days housing but never for a week, Crohn’s flare isn’t responding to meds, so i still need to raise 🚨 $475 rent by 11am tmrw and the rest for phone and other bills asap 🚨 AND i have an appt tmrw 😵‍💫 anything helps

ko-fi.com/katimcf
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Anyone remember that cease fire?

"Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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This piece by @thellpsx.bsky.social and @pipagaopoetry.bsky.social is the most beautiful tribute to Alice, from two friends who loved her.
Skip the articles in big media like the Times, which didn't even mention Alice's work with Crips for eSims.
If you don't know about Alice, check it out.✨
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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I invite folks to join me in honoring #TDOR by contributing to trans led life affirming & sustaining orgs Grammy’s Place: www.grammysplaces.net
My Sistah’s House: www.mshmemphis.org
Outlaw Project: www.theoutlawprojectinc.org
TransLifeLine: translifeline.org
Gender Liberation Movement: genderlib.org
Grammy's Place | Transgender Women | Birmingham, AL, USA
Safe housing for Black transgender women experiencing homelessness in a non-traditional, not religious based-communal housing community program. 18 and older, no drug testing or curfews. Grammy's Pla...
www.grammysplaces.net
November 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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The CDC has updated its vaccine safety page to promote long-discredited claims about vaccines—namely that they cause autism.

The page links to a number of studies, including one by anti-vax allies of Robert Kennedy Jr.

www.importantcontext.news/p/cdc-change...
CDC Changes Vaccine Safety Page to Promote Vaccine Misinformation
It is the latest move by Robert Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services to attack vaccines.
www.importantcontext.news
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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615 of the estimated 3,000+ detained immigrants who were kidnapped in Chicagoland during Midway Blitz are expected to be eligible for bond this week. The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund shows up for people in detention who need bond, but it costs, at minimum, $1,500 per person. Pls help them.
A Midwest Bond Fund Is Helping Detained Chicago Immigrants Return To Their Families
The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund launched in 2020 to provide bond assistance to people navigating the complex immigration legal system. That mission has become more difficult under the second Trump a...
blockclubchicago.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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NEW—US Park Police w/ DHS officers near DC are increasingly pulling over Black and brown men, leaving their work vans on the side of the parkway + immediately calling a local towing company to take them. Families who just lost their breadwinner are stuck with the bill.

@melbuer.bsky.social reports:
Families of DC-area immigrant drivers snatched by feds stuck with tow bill
Elected officials and activists note work vehicles removed lightning fast, resulting in hundreds in fees.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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For those not on Instagram, here is the statement from Alice Wong’s family:
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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almost 5pm and I’m still stuck at $330 left to go for food, meds, and replacing my glasses, and i only have a few meal shakes left! can anyone match $15 or $20?

ko-fi.com/katimcf/
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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While Alice has become an ancestor, her work continues! If you want to share her wisdom with others, you can purchase copies of her books for your local library, share her dazzling array of digital media from DVP, or donate to her legacy fund: www.gofundme.com/f/alice-wong...
Donate to Help finish Alice’s work, organized by yomi wrong
Our comrade, friend, collaborator and fierce Tiger Mischief Maker, Alice Wong, needs us. As yo… yomi wrong needs your support for Help finish Alice’s work
www.gofundme.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM