Rambam
@rombarella.bsky.social
She/her, PDX, neurodivergent (TS/AuDHD/OCD), disability advocate, ND-affirming behavior analyst, mom, disabled chronic illness wizard, surviving on dark humor, caffeine, and poodle mixes.🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💙🖤💛
Autistic and autism-interested folks, if you’re not already following @blackspectrumscholar on Instagram, Threads, and/or TikTok, please allow me to strongly recommend it. The hero on the internet we don’t deserve, but are blessed to have! ♾️ 🖤 🌈
April 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Autistic and autism-interested folks, if you’re not already following @blackspectrumscholar on Instagram, Threads, and/or TikTok, please allow me to strongly recommend it. The hero on the internet we don’t deserve, but are blessed to have! ♾️ 🖤 🌈
Life unworthy of life.
#Disability
#Disability
The US right is coming for disabled people. Here’s why that threatens everyone
Trump’s administration is dismantling disability rights and education. History has shown this can be a warning sign for all civil liberties
www.theguardian.com
March 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Life unworthy of life.
#Disability
#Disability
Please help protect Oregon’s disabled children from state-sanctioned abuse! This bill will set us back years, unraveling the already-limited protections we have for our most vulnerable kids. Written testimony must be submitted by this Friday 7:59am. 💛 #Oregon #Disability #Restraint #Seclusion #Abuse
Critical Action Required: Submit Testimony to Defeat HB 3835 for Oregon's Children!
More children and teens will be hurt if HB 3835 passes!
disabilityrightsoregon.salsalabs.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Please help protect Oregon’s disabled children from state-sanctioned abuse! This bill will set us back years, unraveling the already-limited protections we have for our most vulnerable kids. Written testimony must be submitted by this Friday 7:59am. 💛 #Oregon #Disability #Restraint #Seclusion #Abuse
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🧵 If I'm going to get hate mail over it, I'll do this thread over w/o typos:
Bluntly, I'm hearing from Hill offices that messages sent via resistbot tend to be heavily discounted.
Calling is a more impactful way of communicating with Members and Senators. So if you can call, call. 🧵
Bluntly, I'm hearing from Hill offices that messages sent via resistbot tend to be heavily discounted.
Calling is a more impactful way of communicating with Members and Senators. So if you can call, call. 🧵
February 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
🧵 If I'm going to get hate mail over it, I'll do this thread over w/o typos:
Bluntly, I'm hearing from Hill offices that messages sent via resistbot tend to be heavily discounted.
Calling is a more impactful way of communicating with Members and Senators. So if you can call, call. 🧵
Bluntly, I'm hearing from Hill offices that messages sent via resistbot tend to be heavily discounted.
Calling is a more impactful way of communicating with Members and Senators. So if you can call, call. 🧵
This is it. Each step is testing the waters for the next.
Some higher ed organizations who are loudly circling the wagons against federal funding cuts were oddly silent or circumspect about the earlier attacks on CRT and DEI.
I wish there was a better understanding that these attacks are coming because we failed to repel those.
I wish there was a better understanding that these attacks are coming because we failed to repel those.
February 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This is it. Each step is testing the waters for the next.
I think an American flag created entirely by black men at the Superbowl is one of the best pieces of art I've seen in my lifetime. I hope it actually killed some folks. And I hope it finally closes the fucking book on the argument that we shouldn't use the flag to fight the God damned fascists.
February 11, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Finding so many folks to follow!
Feels like a good time to reshare SwearSky:
Every curse word used here, visualized in real time
Click on a swear to see the post it graces & enjoy 😆💯👀
swearsky.bagpuss.org
Every curse word used here, visualized in real time
Click on a swear to see the post it graces & enjoy 😆💯👀
swearsky.bagpuss.org
SwearSky
Bluesky profanity, as it happens
swearsky.bagpuss.org
February 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Finding so many folks to follow!
2/10. Critically important.
MAGA/MAHA are planning massive cuts to Medicaid, resulting in catastrophic coverage loss. Monday, 1/10 @ 4PM ET, we're doing a webinar on how to advocate for Medicaid with the legislative staff of a Member of Congress or U.S. Senator
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Congressional Medicaid Advocacy Webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
MAGA and MAHA are planning massive cuts to Medicaid that would result in catastrophic coverage losses. So on Monday, February 10th, at 4PM ET, we'll be doing a webinar on how to advocate for Medicaid ...
us02web.zoom.us
February 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
2/10. Critically important.
They’re hearing from us and it’s making the difference! I could watch this for four years straight.🍿 👏 👏 👏
The Democrats are actually holding the Senate open all night like we asked, it's getting punchy lol. Livestream:
WATCH: Senate considers Scott Turner as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
They’re hearing from us and it’s making the difference! I could watch this for four years straight.🍿 👏 👏 👏
Sharing our stories with legislators makes such a difference! It’s not an easy thing to do, but it’s one of the most powerful actions many of us can take.
At a meeting today with staffers for Senators Markey and Warren, the staffers made two concrete asks:
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
1. Please call or email and share your stories about how the current administration’s actions are hurting or will hurt you personally. The Senators can use these human stories to persuade those /1
February 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Sharing our stories with legislators makes such a difference! It’s not an easy thing to do, but it’s one of the most powerful actions many of us can take.
Thank goodness we protected Gaza from Harris. Whew. Close one.
Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza Strip and says US troops will be deployed ‘if it’s necessary’ – live
Netanyahu calls Trump the ‘greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House’ at a new conference alongside the US president
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Thank goodness we protected Gaza from Harris. Whew. Close one.
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I went to my Congressman's local office today. First off, they were surprised that I was there. They said they had been getting phone calls, but I was the first walk-in. That said, the phones were not ringing off the hook. If the DC phone lines are busy, try calling the local office.
February 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I went to my Congressman's local office today. First off, they were surprised that I was there. They said they had been getting phone calls, but I was the first walk-in. That said, the phones were not ringing off the hook. If the DC phone lines are busy, try calling the local office.
More of this please!
Jeffries Works With N.Y. Democrats to Weaken G.O.P. Control of the House
New York lawmakers may give Gov. Kathy Hochul more time to schedule special elections, a move backed by the House Democratic leader that could keep a key seat vacant for months.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
More of this please!
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WIRED is tracking numerous reports of Musk-related shenanigans across the federal govt.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
February 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
WIRED is tracking numerous reports of Musk-related shenanigans across the federal govt.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
We're looking for fed employees open to discussing the activity they're seeing or to help confirm other reports. Anonymity offered.
Please use @signal.org (contact dell.3030). Do not use work networks/devices.
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Every time I open up this app it’s to something like ‘John Garglemyballs now controls the IRS’ and I think ‘haha what a funny bit’ and then I scroll down to an NPR headline saying the same thing and I die a little inside.
February 3, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Every time I open up this app it’s to something like ‘John Garglemyballs now controls the IRS’ and I think ‘haha what a funny bit’ and then I scroll down to an NPR headline saying the same thing and I die a little inside.
For when you need a boost. We are not helpless! 💪
Most of the people reading this have a sense of how bad things are right now.
So for encouragement, here's a thread with examples of folks fighting back.
So for encouragement, here's a thread with examples of folks fighting back.
February 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
For when you need a boost. We are not helpless! 💪
I think the biggest shock for me is that Trump (or his people) used the correct “severe intellectual disabilities” terminology and not the other word. I’m sure they wanted the biggest bang for the buck with “severe,” but they would have made a more believable case with “borderline” or “mild.” 🤷🏻♀️
February 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I think the biggest shock for me is that Trump (or his people) used the correct “severe intellectual disabilities” terminology and not the other word. I’m sure they wanted the biggest bang for the buck with “severe,” but they would have made a more believable case with “borderline” or “mild.” 🤷🏻♀️
How’s your senator doing?
The Senate has taken 20 votes so far.
Most votes AGAINST Trump: Hirono, Sanders, and Warren (18)
Most votes WITH Trump: Slotkin (14), Shaheen (14), Hassan (13), Peters (13), Fetterman (12), Gallego (12), Warner (11)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Most votes AGAINST Trump: Hirono, Sanders, and Warren (18)
Most votes WITH Trump: Slotkin (14), Shaheen (14), Hassan (13), Peters (13), Fetterman (12), Gallego (12), Warner (11)
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Tracking Senate Votes 2025
docs.google.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
How’s your senator doing?
www.votervoice.net/mobile/Autis...
Things you can do!
#Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Disability #Advocacy #Medicaid #HCBS
Things you can do!
#Autistic #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Disability #Advocacy #Medicaid #HCBS
January 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Another thing to actually do! Register, show up, change the course of history.
Some Democrats have expressed frustration that Democratic Party officials and electeds aren’t doing enough to pushback against the Trump administration.
Congressman Jamie Raskin is hosting a moderated zoom call about this tomorrow.
Anyone can join.
Congressman Jamie Raskin is hosting a moderated zoom call about this tomorrow.
Anyone can join.
Rising to the Challenges: A Conversation on Democracy with Representative Jamie Raskin
Register Now
bit.ly
January 27, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Another thing to actually do! Register, show up, change the course of history.
Calling all advocates! Medicaid is facing serious cuts! Join The Arc this Wednesday, 1/29, to gain tools to advocate for Medicaid in 2025. 4pm EST. Let’s do this!
#DisabilityAdvocacy #Medicaid #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Disabled #Autism #CerebralPalsey #IntellectualDisability #DownSyndrome #HCBS
#DisabilityAdvocacy #Medicaid #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Disabled #Autism #CerebralPalsey #IntellectualDisability #DownSyndrome #HCBS
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Calling All Advocates: Medicaid Advocacy in 2025. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Join this crucial webinar for advocates nationwide to gain essential tools and resources to effectively advocate for Medicaid in 2025, as we address the growing concern of potential cuts to this vital...
thearc-org.zoom.us
January 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Calling all advocates! Medicaid is facing serious cuts! Join The Arc this Wednesday, 1/29, to gain tools to advocate for Medicaid in 2025. 4pm EST. Let’s do this!
#DisabilityAdvocacy #Medicaid #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Disabled #Autism #CerebralPalsey #IntellectualDisability #DownSyndrome #HCBS
#DisabilityAdvocacy #Medicaid #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Disabled #Autism #CerebralPalsey #IntellectualDisability #DownSyndrome #HCBS
If you’re wondering what you can actually do besides scream into the void between panic attacks, tonight’s video from Heather Cox Richardson is a Must Watch. The last third of the video is advice on what you, yes you, can do. How to change the conversation. How we can take back some power. 💪
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January 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
If you’re wondering what you can actually do besides scream into the void between panic attacks, tonight’s video from Heather Cox Richardson is a Must Watch. The last third of the video is advice on what you, yes you, can do. How to change the conversation. How we can take back some power. 💪
Did you wear a mask today?
Disabled people warned you that
- back to normal
- you do you
- vax and relax
- personal risk
was really
x - eugenics
x - capitulation to fascism
X - manufactured consent to be harmed.
Welcome to the Wayside.
- back to normal
- you do you
- vax and relax
- personal risk
was really
x - eugenics
x - capitulation to fascism
X - manufactured consent to be harmed.
Welcome to the Wayside.
January 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Did you wear a mask today?
Put your mask on. Put your mask on. Put your mask on. If you call yourself a leftist and you’re not masking, what do you even stand for? How many people have you disabled or killed so far?
people keep tagging me in fuck around and find out content like I haven’t been talking about how pandemics lead to fascism since 2020.
The “find out” portion isn’t just for everyone who doesn’t consider themself a liberal—it’s for them too.
Haven’t masked in 4 years? FAAFO.
The “find out” portion isn’t just for everyone who doesn’t consider themself a liberal—it’s for them too.
Haven’t masked in 4 years? FAAFO.
January 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Put your mask on. Put your mask on. Put your mask on. If you call yourself a leftist and you’re not masking, what do you even stand for? How many people have you disabled or killed so far?