Matt Lazell-Fairman
@mfairma.bsky.social
ME. Spouse w LC, ME. Writer, bread baker, daydreamer. Still waiting on fair funding and apology from HHS. Masking like someone’s life depends on it.
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How Singer-Songwriter John Prine Helped Me Accept A Life of Illness
It’s been a year since Prine died of COVID-19. His death made me reflect on what it means to be sick and how his songs helped me learn to…
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It’s been five years since John Prine died of COVID-19. If you’re so inclined (and able — it’s long), here’s an essay I wrote about how his songs helped me accept a life with the debilitating, deeply marginalized chronic illness ME/CFS. 1/3
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ICE detain father driving 2 year old son to daycare—leave toddler behind in back seat crying & confused.
"The baby was crying and scared... he was covering himself with a blanket."
"He was telling me 'Police took my daddy.' "
Shoreline, Washington
"The baby was crying and scared... he was covering himself with a blanket."
"He was telling me 'Police took my daddy.' "
Shoreline, Washington
February 1, 2026 at 2:08 AM
ICE detain father driving 2 year old son to daycare—leave toddler behind in back seat crying & confused.
"The baby was crying and scared... he was covering himself with a blanket."
"He was telling me 'Police took my daddy.' "
Shoreline, Washington
"The baby was crying and scared... he was covering himself with a blanket."
"He was telling me 'Police took my daddy.' "
Shoreline, Washington
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2 blocks away, got a face full within minutes. Burned our eyes, noses, throats, skin. Many were retching, kids, elders could not breathe. All remained calm and moved quickly, no panic, to get to fresh air blocks away. Helpers washed our eyes. I’ll be 65 in Feb. Never b4 attacked by my own countrymen
February 1, 2026 at 2:51 AM
2 blocks away, got a face full within minutes. Burned our eyes, noses, throats, skin. Many were retching, kids, elders could not breathe. All remained calm and moved quickly, no panic, to get to fresh air blocks away. Helpers washed our eyes. I’ll be 65 in Feb. Never b4 attacked by my own countrymen
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Today I saw ICE gas little white kids in the streets of Portland with chemical weapons. Imagine what they're doing to brown and black kids in the detention camps
February 1, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Today I saw ICE gas little white kids in the streets of Portland with chemical weapons. Imagine what they're doing to brown and black kids in the detention camps
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I was there. They were indiscriminately firing multiple canisters into a huge peaceful crowd. Fucking cowards
February 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM
I was there. They were indiscriminately firing multiple canisters into a huge peaceful crowd. Fucking cowards
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A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM
A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
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Texas fire department helps ICE detain roofers—using tower ladder truck that should be reserved for local emergency.
Agents grab at workers' legs to yank them off multi-story house—even using pepper spray atop roof.
Firefighters did equip ICE with safety harness for this risky series of maneuvers.
Agents grab at workers' legs to yank them off multi-story house—even using pepper spray atop roof.
Firefighters did equip ICE with safety harness for this risky series of maneuvers.
January 31, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Texas fire department helps ICE detain roofers—using tower ladder truck that should be reserved for local emergency.
Agents grab at workers' legs to yank them off multi-story house—even using pepper spray atop roof.
Firefighters did equip ICE with safety harness for this risky series of maneuvers.
Agents grab at workers' legs to yank them off multi-story house—even using pepper spray atop roof.
Firefighters did equip ICE with safety harness for this risky series of maneuvers.
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2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. Filing deadlines are coming up fast -- in most places, it's not too late to get on the ballot. We'll help you get started. runforwhat.net
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Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for
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February 1, 2026 at 2:09 AM
2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. Filing deadlines are coming up fast -- in most places, it's not too late to get on the ballot. We'll help you get started. runforwhat.net
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If you're an adult who was vaccinated, you should get your titers run to make sure you still have immunity. Vaccination can wane and/or you may not have generated a strong immune response. That was ok when we had herd immunity but we're likely about to lose our "measles free" status.
Vaccinate your kids, you friggin nuts.
Measles cases this year have reached nearly 26% of last year's total cases, which totaled 2,255.
February 1, 2026 at 1:46 AM
If you're an adult who was vaccinated, you should get your titers run to make sure you still have immunity. Vaccination can wane and/or you may not have generated a strong immune response. That was ok when we had herd immunity but we're likely about to lose our "measles free" status.
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Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Just experienced the most intense tear gassing of my life by federal officers outside the ICE facility in Portland where marchers gathered. There was no fast exit as they indiscriminately threw loads of gas and flash bangs. Children were in the crowd screaming. @oregoncapitalchronicle.com
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February 17 — we take action. 💥
They work for us, and it’s time to remind them. Join the nationwide Day of Action to demand accountability, justice, and change.
Sign up to host or find a local event citizensimpeachment.com/february-17t...
They work for us, and it’s time to remind them. Join the nationwide Day of Action to demand accountability, justice, and change.
Sign up to host or find a local event citizensimpeachment.com/february-17t...
February 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
February 17 — we take action. 💥
They work for us, and it’s time to remind them. Join the nationwide Day of Action to demand accountability, justice, and change.
Sign up to host or find a local event citizensimpeachment.com/february-17t...
They work for us, and it’s time to remind them. Join the nationwide Day of Action to demand accountability, justice, and change.
Sign up to host or find a local event citizensimpeachment.com/february-17t...
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Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
![Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you
can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike,
It is so ORDERED.
SIGNED this 31st day of February, 2026.
_________________________________________________
FRED BIERY
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
[photo of Liam]
Credit: Bystander
Matthew 19:14
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January 31, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Judge Biery signed the order with a photo of Liam and two bible verses: The first is "But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The second is simply "Jesus wept."
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
Astonishing thing for a judge to do.
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I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
January 31, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I don't like to talk about stories before they are fully reported, but I am writing on ICE in a Minnesota town that isn't Minneapolis. However bad you think it is, it is worse. It is a campaign of pure terror whose only strategic goal is more terror. There is no strategy other than to break people.
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Samuel died yesterday, by his choice. Here in the European #MECFScommunity, MAiD is available and used. Actual specialized medical care and treatments would have served this young person far better. He left the world on his 22nd birthday. Rest peacefully, Samuel. 🕯️
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From the cfs community on Reddit: My name is Samuel, I am 21 years old, I suffer from ME/CFS, and my journey may come to an end.
Posted by aegarys - 751 votes and 116 comments
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February 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Samuel died yesterday, by his choice. Here in the European #MECFScommunity, MAiD is available and used. Actual specialized medical care and treatments would have served this young person far better. He left the world on his 22nd birthday. Rest peacefully, Samuel. 🕯️
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Long Covid friends—
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
Sign the Petition
Advocate for Maryland HB 0027 for Long COVID R&D
www.change.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Long Covid friends—
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
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I am working on a story about this bill for @thesicktimes.org! DM or email me if you would like to share comments on its significance.
Long Covid friends—
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
A bill in the Maryland legislature would create an R&D fund for LC—a big deal when new federal funding is stalled.
The advocate behind the bill is asking for people anywhere to submit written testimony on Fri 2/6 on your experience w/LC, to say why this is needed!
More info:
Sign the Petition
Advocate for Maryland HB 0027 for Long COVID R&D
www.change.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:17 PM
I am working on a story about this bill for @thesicktimes.org! DM or email me if you would like to share comments on its significance.
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I hate to quote Fox News, but they're bragging about the collaborations btwn cops & ICE.
DHS should absolutely be assumed to have the help of the local PD wherever you are, unless they have specifically said they are not going to assist. The chances they'll *help* protestors still ain't great.
DHS should absolutely be assumed to have the help of the local PD wherever you are, unless they have specifically said they are not going to assist. The chances they'll *help* protestors still ain't great.
www.foxnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:36 PM
I hate to quote Fox News, but they're bragging about the collaborations btwn cops & ICE.
DHS should absolutely be assumed to have the help of the local PD wherever you are, unless they have specifically said they are not going to assist. The chances they'll *help* protestors still ain't great.
DHS should absolutely be assumed to have the help of the local PD wherever you are, unless they have specifically said they are not going to assist. The chances they'll *help* protestors still ain't great.
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A man ends up in the hospital with multiple skull fractures & bleeding in his brain after being in ICE custody
The agents argue he “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall”
Not only did they put this man’s life in jeopardy, they’re hindering medics by withholding the truth
The agents argue he “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall”
Not only did they put this man’s life in jeopardy, they’re hindering medics by withholding the truth
Takeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall
A Mexican immigrant was taken to a Minneapolis hospital earlier this month after bones in his face and skull were broken while he was in federal custody.
apnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 8:48 PM
A man ends up in the hospital with multiple skull fractures & bleeding in his brain after being in ICE custody
The agents argue he “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall”
Not only did they put this man’s life in jeopardy, they’re hindering medics by withholding the truth
The agents argue he “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall”
Not only did they put this man’s life in jeopardy, they’re hindering medics by withholding the truth
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"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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A patient who created a popular sheet on how to deal with somebody in postexertional malaise (PEM) has adapted it for hospital staff (repeat)
#MEcfs #LongCovid #PostExertionalMalaise #PEM #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
#MEcfs #LongCovid #PostExertionalMalaise #PEM #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
A patient who created a popular sheet on how to deal with somebody in postexertional malaise (PEM) has adapted it for hospital staff (repeat)
#MEcfs #LongCovid #PostExertionalMalaise #PEM #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
#MEcfs #LongCovid #PostExertionalMalaise #PEM #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
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I hope health and science journalists are looking into all these stories about prominent academics and health influencers in the Epstein files. I'm trying to do what I can, but it's really really hard to read this stuff.
And Peter Attia MD telling Epstein the biggest problem with being his friend is he can’t tell anyone about the life he lives. Nice.
January 31, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I hope health and science journalists are looking into all these stories about prominent academics and health influencers in the Epstein files. I'm trying to do what I can, but it's really really hard to read this stuff.
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"It may take time to prove you're right, but you have to stick to it."
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
January 30, 2026 at 10:32 PM
"It may take time to prove you're right, but you have to stick to it."
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
- Fred Korematsu
Jailed for refusing to abide by FDR's Exec Order 9066, he took his case against internment all the way to the Supreme Court - and lost. Remember him on Korematsu Day, January 30th. 1/
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Justice Frank Murphy's vehement dissent, condemning the Court for upholding FDR's Exec Order 9066 in resembling "the abhorrent and despicable treatment of minority groups by the dictatorial tyrannies which this nation is now pledged to destroy" – is worth revisiting. 3/
#Korematsu Day
#Korematsu Day
January 30, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Justice Frank Murphy's vehement dissent, condemning the Court for upholding FDR's Exec Order 9066 in resembling "the abhorrent and despicable treatment of minority groups by the dictatorial tyrannies which this nation is now pledged to destroy" – is worth revisiting. 3/
#Korematsu Day
#Korematsu Day
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xbox live took stronger action against jeffrey epstein than the entire us government
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January 30, 2026 at 11:10 PM
xbox live took stronger action against jeffrey epstein than the entire us government
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Side note: The HHS appropriations bill that passed as part of the minibus has ZERO anti-trans riders in it. It will almost certainly pass the House.
January 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Side note: The HHS appropriations bill that passed as part of the minibus has ZERO anti-trans riders in it. It will almost certainly pass the House.
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*At least* a thousand people, probably more, out in the streets today protesting against the ICE detention center in downtown Baltimore
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
*At least* a thousand people, probably more, out in the streets today protesting against the ICE detention center in downtown Baltimore