Karistina Lafae 🧚♀️ AuDHD Bedbound Faerie Godmother
@karistinalafae.bsky.social
Faerie Godmother 🧚♀️ Xennial Author
✨ I choose kindness unless you don't.
♿ Disabled, AuDHD, Sjogrens, ME/CFS, bedbound, chronic pain, chronic illness
🌈 Queer, bisexual, genderfae, polyamorous
💻 Assistive technology advocate
✨ I choose kindness unless you don't.
♿ Disabled, AuDHD, Sjogrens, ME/CFS, bedbound, chronic pain, chronic illness
🌈 Queer, bisexual, genderfae, polyamorous
💻 Assistive technology advocate
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You may call me Karistina Lafae. If you know me by another name, no you don't! ✨
I'm a severely disabled author, essayist, and disability advocate. I'm immunocompromised, bedbound, genderfae, bisexual, polyamorous, AuDHD, a Scorpio, INFJ/P, and would love you to read (and review?) my stories!
I'm a severely disabled author, essayist, and disability advocate. I'm immunocompromised, bedbound, genderfae, bisexual, polyamorous, AuDHD, a Scorpio, INFJ/P, and would love you to read (and review?) my stories!
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“Despite his no vote, the entire political world knows this is a direct result of @schumer.senate.gov’s leadership … He either blessed this surrender, or was incapable of leading his caucus to hold the line.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Angry Democrats call on Schumer to resign after eight vote to end shutdown
Some lawmakers and progressive groups blame minority leader after eight senators defect
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
“Despite his no vote, the entire political world knows this is a direct result of @schumer.senate.gov’s leadership … He either blessed this surrender, or was incapable of leading his caucus to hold the line.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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All of the bad stuff you tell me opening the government “might” prevent, we’ve already seen the government do whenever they want.
Leaving the government shut down was the best chance we had at getting their base to turn on them. Now we’ve given that up… for a promise to consider a vote 🤦🏾♂️
Leaving the government shut down was the best chance we had at getting their base to turn on them. Now we’ve given that up… for a promise to consider a vote 🤦🏾♂️
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
All of the bad stuff you tell me opening the government “might” prevent, we’ve already seen the government do whenever they want.
Leaving the government shut down was the best chance we had at getting their base to turn on them. Now we’ve given that up… for a promise to consider a vote 🤦🏾♂️
Leaving the government shut down was the best chance we had at getting their base to turn on them. Now we’ve given that up… for a promise to consider a vote 🤦🏾♂️
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New data shows that the CCRB retroactively doctored public data for more than 10,000 misconduct allegations against NYPD officers.
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hellgatenyc.com/ccrb-whitewa...
The NYPD’s Watchdog Whitewashed More Than 10,000 Misconduct Allegations in Public Data, New Evidence Shows
Allegations of lying, sexual misconduct, bigoted statements, and racist policing were among those quietly reclassified by the Civilian Complaint Review Board.
hellgatenyc.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
New data shows that the CCRB retroactively doctored public data for more than 10,000 misconduct allegations against NYPD officers.
hellgatenyc.com/ccrb-whitewa...
hellgatenyc.com/ccrb-whitewa...
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I called last night and I called again today.
Don't let them get away with this! Tell them we need ACA!
If you're personally affected by the shutdown - say that too! I mentioned that I'm a SNAP recipient myself and concerned about the effects of this but it's STILL the right thing to vote no!
Don't let them get away with this! Tell them we need ACA!
If you're personally affected by the shutdown - say that too! I mentioned that I'm a SNAP recipient myself and concerned about the effects of this but it's STILL the right thing to vote no!
tl;dr: the tentative Senate budget deal sucks.
The deal still needs a final vote to pass the Senate, and it must pass the House. There's still room here for course correction with heavy constituent pressure, but it's moving fast.
Call your Senators & House Rep NOW 👉 5calls.org/issue/federa...
The deal still needs a final vote to pass the Senate, and it must pass the House. There's still room here for course correction with heavy constituent pressure, but it's moving fast.
Call your Senators & House Rep NOW 👉 5calls.org/issue/federa...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I called last night and I called again today.
Don't let them get away with this! Tell them we need ACA!
If you're personally affected by the shutdown - say that too! I mentioned that I'm a SNAP recipient myself and concerned about the effects of this but it's STILL the right thing to vote no!
Don't let them get away with this! Tell them we need ACA!
If you're personally affected by the shutdown - say that too! I mentioned that I'm a SNAP recipient myself and concerned about the effects of this but it's STILL the right thing to vote no!
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An anonymous donor just offered to match up to $1,000 to my fundraiser in support of health benefits for @scarleteen.com's staff and an as-needed health fund for volunteers, which means your $1 is worth $2! Anyone want to join in with ANOTHER match to turn that into $3?
Scarleteen Staff and Volunteer Healthcare Fund
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November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
An anonymous donor just offered to match up to $1,000 to my fundraiser in support of health benefits for @scarleteen.com's staff and an as-needed health fund for volunteers, which means your $1 is worth $2! Anyone want to join in with ANOTHER match to turn that into $3?
That seals it. We're going to start Pluribus after we finish Foundation.
Living with Long COVID often feels like living in a horror movie. Along with your disease comes a creepy Hive Mind refusal to acknowledge the dangers of COVID infection. In Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV show Pluribus, the Hive Mind comes to life:
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
www.thegauntlet.news/p/pluribus-c...
"Pluribus" captures the isolation of COVID-awareness in a COVID denialist world
For years I've described having Long COVID as living in a horror movie. Now that horror movie (well, prestige Apple TV show) is here.
www.thegauntlet.news
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
That seals it. We're going to start Pluribus after we finish Foundation.
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look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
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Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Democrats seem to think the pivoting to the center makes them most electable but all it does it piss *everyone* off.
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
Having beliefs/a backbone and being authentic is the best way to win elections. People are fucking sick of croneyism and corporate suck ups and that is why Zohran cruised to victory
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If you are tired
(and you probably are)
of having to explain to people
why you are still
wearing a mask
feel feee to take
the changing temperature
as an opportunity
to tell them
you are wearing it
to keep your nose warm.
(and you probably are)
of having to explain to people
why you are still
wearing a mask
feel feee to take
the changing temperature
as an opportunity
to tell them
you are wearing it
to keep your nose warm.
November 10, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you are tired
(and you probably are)
of having to explain to people
why you are still
wearing a mask
feel feee to take
the changing temperature
as an opportunity
to tell them
you are wearing it
to keep your nose warm.
(and you probably are)
of having to explain to people
why you are still
wearing a mask
feel feee to take
the changing temperature
as an opportunity
to tell them
you are wearing it
to keep your nose warm.
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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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November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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When we rebuild the government, let's not forget to abolish the Senate, which holds entirely too much power at such an imbalance. Rhode Island and California should never have the same amount of influence. The House of Representatives is our actually representative body of government.
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
When we rebuild the government, let's not forget to abolish the Senate, which holds entirely too much power at such an imbalance. Rhode Island and California should never have the same amount of influence. The House of Representatives is our actually representative body of government.
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God I want to see a million “Dems demanding new leadership” articles today, I want it to be a narrative Schumer can’t escape
Democrats are demanding new leadership after Schumer failed to stop a GOP-backed funding deal that doesn't guarantee continued health care subsidies. Progressives like Ro Khanna blasted him for giving in and warned premiums could soar as a result.
Democrats Call for New Leadership After Schumer Caves on “Terrible” GOP Deal
“If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing … what will you fight for?” said Ro Khanna.
truthout.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
God I want to see a million “Dems demanding new leadership” articles today, I want it to be a narrative Schumer can’t escape
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New York is a closed primary state, meaning you can't vote in a primary unless you are a registered member of that political party.
There are many of us who are registered Democrats for this reason alone, or we'd have ZERO say in who ends up on the ballot each November.
I vote on the WFP line.
There are many of us who are registered Democrats for this reason alone, or we'd have ZERO say in who ends up on the ballot each November.
I vote on the WFP line.
Also worth noting: I'm a dues paying member of the @nywfp.bsky.social - AND I'm also a registered Democrat. You can do both! That means I still vote in Democratic primaries - which is CRITICAL in NYC, because that's where many elections get decided.
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
New York is a closed primary state, meaning you can't vote in a primary unless you are a registered member of that political party.
There are many of us who are registered Democrats for this reason alone, or we'd have ZERO say in who ends up on the ballot each November.
I vote on the WFP line.
There are many of us who are registered Democrats for this reason alone, or we'd have ZERO say in who ends up on the ballot each November.
I vote on the WFP line.
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As far as I know not a single sitting Dem senator has demanded Schumer’s resignation as leader.
Not one.
Not one.
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
As far as I know not a single sitting Dem senator has demanded Schumer’s resignation as leader.
Not one.
Not one.
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She hasn’t called for Schumer or the eight collaborators to resign. She’s complicit.
Senate Majority Leader Elizabeth Warren has a nice ring to it, right???
November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
She hasn’t called for Schumer or the eight collaborators to resign. She’s complicit.
Or people who were literally going to starve to death without SNAP.
That's fucked up.
That's fucked up.
Lots going on but from outside it seems that at least part of the calculus was that flight disruption for middle class and up travelers matters more than life disruption for untold numbers who’ll be deprived of health care.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Or people who were literally going to starve to death without SNAP.
That's fucked up.
That's fucked up.
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this kind of rhetoric does more to suppress the vote than any liberal/progressive poster could. and this is a us senator.
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
this kind of rhetoric does more to suppress the vote than any liberal/progressive poster could. and this is a us senator.
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Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ms Rachel says The New York Times asked her if she’s funded by Hamas
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It’s this, I can be asked to view feeding myself as optional and told that having healthcare that keeps me functional is but Karen can’t hear that this year might need to be a staycation instead of a vacation and I just, the fuck is wrong with these people.
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It’s this, I can be asked to view feeding myself as optional and told that having healthcare that keeps me functional is but Karen can’t hear that this year might need to be a staycation instead of a vacation and I just, the fuck is wrong with these people.
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Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
The caucus meeting was just to orchestrate who would fall on the sword but not be up for a vote in 2026.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Important to understand this. There's a reasonable chance that your Dem Senator who voted against it and is acting mad now was in on the play. It's the same reason why they scheduled the surrender for AFTER the election this week. They didn't want people pissed at Dems right before an election.
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By the way, this has been the Democrats party for decades. They’ve skated by for years on this “at least we’re not republicans” bullshit, meanwhile enabling them at every turn.
This is just the time during which you can ill afford their feckless ways.
This is just the time during which you can ill afford their feckless ways.
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
By the way, this has been the Democrats party for decades. They’ve skated by for years on this “at least we’re not republicans” bullshit, meanwhile enabling them at every turn.
This is just the time during which you can ill afford their feckless ways.
This is just the time during which you can ill afford their feckless ways.
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The Biden Administration reduced the COVID isolation guidelines from 10 days to 5 (when many are infectious for 14 days) because of a letter from the CEO of JetBlue. Fauci defended this decision as "preserving societal function." Sure didn't help anyone who went on to be disabled by Long COVID!
Maybe important to note it was the disruption in air travel that Democrats couldn't stand and not, you know, 40+ million people not knowing where their next meal was coming from.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Biden Administration reduced the COVID isolation guidelines from 10 days to 5 (when many are infectious for 14 days) because of a letter from the CEO of JetBlue. Fauci defended this decision as "preserving societal function." Sure didn't help anyone who went on to be disabled by Long COVID!