Megan McCarthy
@meganmccarthy1.bsky.social
Essayist of feminist and disability critique at Trash Panda Feminism. Contemporary fiction writer. Disabled, feminist, LGBTQIA+.
Check out everything I do on the web: https://linktr.ee/megan_mccarthy/
Check out everything I do on the web: https://linktr.ee/megan_mccarthy/
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Patriarchy, Meet My Playlist - 26 Feminist Songs That Hit Hard
Fuel your fight against injustice with a fierce playlist of feminist and anti-fascist anthems designed to inspire resilience and empowerment.
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It's out now for your listening pleasure! If you need a playlist of feminist songs to rage to, this should satisfy #feminism
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Ship Without a Shore explores the tension between past pain and present love, showing how memory can ripple through even our safest harbors 💙📚
Read and reflect: open.substack.com/pub/gloryfin...
#poetry #confessionalpoetry #healing #relationships #emotionalwriting
Read and reflect: open.substack.com/pub/gloryfin...
#poetry #confessionalpoetry #healing #relationships #emotionalwriting
Ship Without a Shore
A poem about the scars that surface when love touches old wounds
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November 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Ship Without a Shore explores the tension between past pain and present love, showing how memory can ripple through even our safest harbors 💙📚
Read and reflect: open.substack.com/pub/gloryfin...
#poetry #confessionalpoetry #healing #relationships #emotionalwriting
Read and reflect: open.substack.com/pub/gloryfin...
#poetry #confessionalpoetry #healing #relationships #emotionalwriting
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If you want to read my Cost of being disabled article, you can find it here: www.patreon.com/posts/143361...
And you can find the video where I discussed how COVID and the cost of being disabled led to alt-right gains here: youtu.be/x9laJCEgw_s?...
And you can find the video where I discussed how COVID and the cost of being disabled led to alt-right gains here: youtu.be/x9laJCEgw_s?...
Flashback Friday: The Cost of Being Disabled | Imani Barbarin
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November 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you want to read my Cost of being disabled article, you can find it here: www.patreon.com/posts/143361...
And you can find the video where I discussed how COVID and the cost of being disabled led to alt-right gains here: youtu.be/x9laJCEgw_s?...
And you can find the video where I discussed how COVID and the cost of being disabled led to alt-right gains here: youtu.be/x9laJCEgw_s?...
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Reposts greatly appreciated. Still trying to find my people, and to be found. ♥️
This is my new account! I deleted, then BlueSky banned me, then I got my account back! If you think you’re following me, you’re probably not! I get anxious about social media!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Reposts greatly appreciated. Still trying to find my people, and to be found. ♥️
Because of these medication shortage issues, I've been unmedicated for 3 weeks now. My performance at school is suffering because of it, and I loathe my Sisyphean task of staying focused and bringing my attention back when it wanders.
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Because of these medication shortage issues, I've been unmedicated for 3 weeks now. My performance at school is suffering because of it, and I loathe my Sisyphean task of staying focused and bringing my attention back when it wanders.
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To add to the pile of Alice Wong's work (that we should continue reading for years and years to come), here's an archival link to an digital Bitch Media Access Issue that Alice co-edited back in 2021 (apologies for access issues on this archival link) web.archive.org/web/20211104...
Why We’re Running a Series About Access
Access is still treated as if it’s a privilege, a burden, or a form of special treatment.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
To add to the pile of Alice Wong's work (that we should continue reading for years and years to come), here's an archival link to an digital Bitch Media Access Issue that Alice co-edited back in 2021 (apologies for access issues on this archival link) web.archive.org/web/20211104...
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In her book The View From Down Here, Lucy Webster argues that for disabled women, there is an additional battle to be seen as women at all.
This is how it feels to be a disabled woman desexualised by the world
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November 16, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In her book The View From Down Here, Lucy Webster argues that for disabled women, there is an additional battle to be seen as women at all.
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Alice Wong ask that this be posted after her passing. Honoring that.
November 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Alice Wong ask that this be posted after her passing. Honoring that.
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Respect Alice Wong’s call here:
“When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked either because they think the virus is a hoax, that masking is virtue signaling & a sign of weakness, aren't thinking about it, or that they simply don’t care, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving.”
“When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked either because they think the virus is a hoax, that masking is virtue signaling & a sign of weakness, aren't thinking about it, or that they simply don’t care, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving.”
COVID Isn’t Going Anywhere. Masking Up Could Save My Life.
"When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving."
www.teenvogue.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Respect Alice Wong’s call here:
“When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked either because they think the virus is a hoax, that masking is virtue signaling & a sign of weakness, aren't thinking about it, or that they simply don’t care, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving.”
“When I am in public spaces and see most people unmasked either because they think the virus is a hoax, that masking is virtue signaling & a sign of weakness, aren't thinking about it, or that they simply don’t care, I feel like an expendable burden not worth saving.”
As they say, when it rains, it pours. And not only is it raining outside, but I have pleurisy, I'm dealing with a minor lupus flare, and I'm sad about the loss of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social. I can't even begin to explain how her work changed my understanding of disability and being disabled...
November 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
As they say, when it rains, it pours. And not only is it raining outside, but I have pleurisy, I'm dealing with a minor lupus flare, and I'm sad about the loss of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social. I can't even begin to explain how her work changed my understanding of disability and being disabled...
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“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
“With so many marginalized communities, we’re basically the oracles…we’re the ones who see shit before it happens.” In June 2020, I interviewed Alice Wong for TVU before she lost her ability to speak. I asked her how she’d first learned of SARS-CoV-2. She began with the 2016 election of Trump:
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“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
"They tried to shut me up by deporting me."
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
www.npr.org/2020/12/22/9...
Dozens Of Women Allege Unwanted Surgeries And Medical Abuse In ICE Custody
More women are coming forward to say they were pressured to have reproductive surgeries they did not want or understand, offering a glimpse into alleged medical abuses at an ICE detention center.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Many of the women say that they were pressured to have unwanted or unnecessary gynecological procedures while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement”
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Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Heartbroken to hear of @sfdirewolf.bsky.social ‘s transition to be a crip anscestor AND feeling so honored to have been alive in the time as this brilliant human, and gotten to learn from her.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
May her memory continue to always be a blessing.
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
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This is my new account! I deleted, then BlueSky banned me, then I got my account back! If you think you’re following me, you’re probably not! I get anxious about social media!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This is my new account! I deleted, then BlueSky banned me, then I got my account back! If you think you’re following me, you’re probably not! I get anxious about social media!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
But I just sold a novel ON PITCH and have some big announcements coming in 2026, so here I am again! You know what to do!
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When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional.
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Capitalists Were Never Going To Protect Your Healthcare When Your Disablement Is For Profit
When I first began my career in disability advocacy as a professional, I was bright-eyed, believing that I would be working with the most vocal supporters of DEI and who rallied behind diversity as…
crutchesandspice.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
When you actually think about how many issues are tied to disability you never think about, it’s intentional.
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
crutchesandspice.com/2025/11/11/c...
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Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
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So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
Call them:
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
Schumer (NY)
202 224-6542
Booker (NJ)
202 224-3224
King (ME)
202 224-5344
Hassan (NH)
202 224-3324
Durbin (IL)
202 224-2152
Ossoff (GA)
202 224-3521
Shaheen (NH)
202 224-2841
Gillibrand (NY)
202 224-4451
Masto (NV)
202 224-3542
Warner (VA)
202 224-2023
Fetterman (PA)
No Point
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
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Tips for beginning a prison correspondence: wireofhope.com/tips-for-beg...
Get Help and Many Good Tips for Beginning a Prison Correspondence
Do you wonder how to write to a prisoner you don't know and what to say in your first letter? Check out all of our resources about prison correspondence.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Tips for beginning a prison correspondence: wireofhope.com/tips-for-beg...
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My mother and both my siblings have been incarcerated, my sister for most of her adult life. I can’t understate the importance of letters to an inmate, a thread to the outside world. I recently found this resource that helps you find a prison penpal, esp important around the holidays: wireofhope.com
Wire of Hope's Prison Pen Pal Program - Inmate Penpals Online
Take part in Wire of Hope's Prison Pen Pal Program: write to inmates and begin a prison correspondence today or sign up and find penpals for inmates!
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November 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
My mother and both my siblings have been incarcerated, my sister for most of her adult life. I can’t understate the importance of letters to an inmate, a thread to the outside world. I recently found this resource that helps you find a prison penpal, esp important around the holidays: wireofhope.com
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Democrats' response to the disastrous Trump / Senate GOP proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with health savings accounts must be "sure, we'll vote to repeal the ACA. . . and replace it with Medicare For All"
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Democrats' response to the disastrous Trump / Senate GOP proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with health savings accounts must be "sure, we'll vote to repeal the ACA. . . and replace it with Medicare For All"
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Leftists really have to prioritize public libraries in budget fights.
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Leftists really have to prioritize public libraries in budget fights.
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I deleted my account, recreated my account, deleted, remade, got banned by BlueSky, got unbanned… You’re probably not following this account. I’m a bit wishy-washy when it comes to social media. I believe I’m back for good. I have a lot to share soon.
Please repost to help folks find me again. 🖤
Please repost to help folks find me again. 🖤
November 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I deleted my account, recreated my account, deleted, remade, got banned by BlueSky, got unbanned… You’re probably not following this account. I’m a bit wishy-washy when it comes to social media. I believe I’m back for good. I have a lot to share soon.
Please repost to help folks find me again. 🖤
Please repost to help folks find me again. 🖤
I hate when there's a medication shortage because I kind of need the medication to function. And not knowing when I'll get my prescription filled is incredibly stressful. How long will I have to go without this time?
November 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I hate when there's a medication shortage because I kind of need the medication to function. And not knowing when I'll get my prescription filled is incredibly stressful. How long will I have to go without this time?
A friend started a fundraiser for homeless youth, you may have heard of Sleep Out before.
If you can, please donate. If you can't, would you share this page? I would greatly appreciate it: www.sleepout.org/team/14110
If you can, please donate. If you can't, would you share this page? I would greatly appreciate it: www.sleepout.org/team/14110
I'm giving up my bed so youth facing homelessness can find a safe place to sleep.
I am giving up my bed for one night so youth facing homelessness can find a safe place to sleep at Covenant House, an organization that provides shelter, safety, and support to over 2,000 young people...
www.sleepout.org
November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A friend started a fundraiser for homeless youth, you may have heard of Sleep Out before.
If you can, please donate. If you can't, would you share this page? I would greatly appreciate it: www.sleepout.org/team/14110
If you can, please donate. If you can't, would you share this page? I would greatly appreciate it: www.sleepout.org/team/14110