Teunke Arvo
@teunkearvo.bsky.social
Independent historical researcher (involuntarily self-taught), writing at a frustratingly slow 🐌 pace due to severe chronic illness.
A disabled man named Wael Tarabishi died last week after ICE abducted his father and full time caregiver.
Wael begged for his dad’s release.
He told ICE that losing his caregiver would kill him.
His father didn’t even get to say goodbye and has been denied the right to attend the funeral.
Wael begged for his dad’s release.
He told ICE that losing his caregiver would kill him.
His father didn’t even get to say goodbye and has been denied the right to attend the funeral.
Disabled US citizen's family says ICE stopped his father from attending his funeral
Wael Tarabishi died three months after his caregiver father, Maher Tarabishi, was detained during a routine check-in with ICE in October.
abcnews.go.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 PM
One lesson from the Epstein–Mandelson affair is that we need to stop routinely rehabilitating political careers after serious scandals.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
When politicians knowingly engage in grave ethical wrongdoing, that should permanently end their political careers. Being "talented" should not override that.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
“D66, daar kan ik me geen buil aan vallen” = stemmen zonder te denken aan de builen van anderen en vergeten dat die builen uiteindelijk ook jou zullen treffen.
Peak privilege naïviteit die alleen 7 vinkers zich kunnen veroorloven.
Peak privilege naïviteit die alleen 7 vinkers zich kunnen veroorloven.
Jetten heeft zich volkomen laten verneuken en is door Yesilgöz van onderen tot boven in het pak genaaid
Ik dacht: ik ga weer eens voor D66, daar kan ik mij geen buil aan vallen
www.volkskrant.nl
February 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM
“D66, daar kan ik me geen buil aan vallen” = stemmen zonder te denken aan de builen van anderen en vergeten dat die builen uiteindelijk ook jou zullen treffen.
Peak privilege naïviteit die alleen 7 vinkers zich kunnen veroorloven.
Peak privilege naïviteit die alleen 7 vinkers zich kunnen veroorloven.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Apparently, Google Books deliberately removed search for previewed books??
For ANYONE doing research, this is a BIG deal.
Not to be able to search for specific things that you need? For books that will help? For references used by other authors?
My last book would have been impossible without it.
For ANYONE doing research, this is a BIG deal.
Not to be able to search for specific things that you need? For books that will help? For references used by other authors?
My last book would have been impossible without it.
I don't mean to seem alarmed, but it appears Google's book search function is, just...gone.
In a sane country it would be a huge deal, front page news, that a privately owned utility that millions researches, from journalists to scholars, rely on every day to advance knowledge can just disappear.
In a sane country it would be a huge deal, front page news, that a privately owned utility that millions researches, from journalists to scholars, rely on every day to advance knowledge can just disappear.
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Apparently, Google Books deliberately removed search for previewed books??
For ANYONE doing research, this is a BIG deal.
Not to be able to search for specific things that you need? For books that will help? For references used by other authors?
My last book would have been impossible without it.
For ANYONE doing research, this is a BIG deal.
Not to be able to search for specific things that you need? For books that will help? For references used by other authors?
My last book would have been impossible without it.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
In tijden van hybride oorlogsvoering is 'n weerbare samenleving essentieel. Dat vraagt om samenhang en solidariteit. Daarin past niet dat de rijken rijker worden en de armen armer. De coalitie doet 't tegendeel. Ze heeft de mond vol van veiligheid maar pakt minstbedeelden. @marcialuyten.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
In tijden van hybride oorlogsvoering is 'n weerbare samenleving essentieel. Dat vraagt om samenhang en solidariteit. Daarin past niet dat de rijken rijker worden en de armen armer. De coalitie doet 't tegendeel. Ze heeft de mond vol van veiligheid maar pakt minstbedeelden. @marcialuyten.bsky.social
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
I'm guessing that the "Jes" in this message is that other moral paragon, Jes Staley, though I can't be sure. A Labour government minister, channelling the demands of his finance-bro chums.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
February 2, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I'm guessing that the "Jes" in this message is that other moral paragon, Jes Staley, though I can't be sure. A Labour government minister, channelling the demands of his finance-bro chums.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
This, my friends, is how it happens. This is why we don't get what we want, or what we vote for.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Overigens zijn ook zinnen als ‘we voeren het VN-Verdrag Handicap uit’ een holle kreet. Nederland moét dit namelijk doen, en loopt achter.
Ook het vorige kabinet zei dit trouwens, maar deed het niet. Want voor maatregelen is budget nodig.
Dat weten VVD, D66 en CDA ook.
Ook het vorige kabinet zei dit trouwens, maar deed het niet. Want voor maatregelen is budget nodig.
Dat weten VVD, D66 en CDA ook.
February 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Overigens zijn ook zinnen als ‘we voeren het VN-Verdrag Handicap uit’ een holle kreet. Nederland moét dit namelijk doen, en loopt achter.
Ook het vorige kabinet zei dit trouwens, maar deed het niet. Want voor maatregelen is budget nodig.
Dat weten VVD, D66 en CDA ook.
Ook het vorige kabinet zei dit trouwens, maar deed het niet. Want voor maatregelen is budget nodig.
Dat weten VVD, D66 en CDA ook.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
1) 🇩🇪 Researchers from Munich tested microcirculation in the eyes of Long Covid patients.
They weren't interested in eyesight, but used the eye to study circulation and endothelial function in the brain. They call it a "accessible surrogate of cerebral microvascular function"
They weren't interested in eyesight, but used the eye to study circulation and endothelial function in the brain. They call it a "accessible surrogate of cerebral microvascular function"
February 1, 2026 at 9:05 AM
1) 🇩🇪 Researchers from Munich tested microcirculation in the eyes of Long Covid patients.
They weren't interested in eyesight, but used the eye to study circulation and endothelial function in the brain. They call it a "accessible surrogate of cerebral microvascular function"
They weren't interested in eyesight, but used the eye to study circulation and endothelial function in the brain. They call it a "accessible surrogate of cerebral microvascular function"
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
People think being disabled is like being on vacation
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
February 1, 2026 at 9:16 AM
People think being disabled is like being on vacation
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
They say “you’re lucky! I wish I didn’t have to work!”
Most of us would love to work. We would love to get out of bed. We would love to not be forced into legislated poverty
Imagine your worst sick day on repeat forever
That’s chronic illness
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
what a whirlwind of a performer. RIP, Catherine O'Hara
January 30, 2026 at 6:51 PM
what a whirlwind of a performer. RIP, Catherine O'Hara
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Looking at you, linkse kiezers die strategisch D66 hebben gestemd in de hoop op een centrumlinks kabinet.
ik zei het al lieve jongens en meisjes: kneiterrechts
January 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Looking at you, linkse kiezers die strategisch D66 hebben gestemd in de hoop op een centrumlinks kabinet.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Meer oorlogswapens, meer gevangenissen, minder asielzoekers (succes met meer oorlog) en minder geld voor arbeidsongeschikten, werklozen, chronische zorgbehoevenden en gepensioneerden.
Ik begrijp wel dat Yesilgöz glundert.
Ik begrijp wel dat Yesilgöz glundert.
January 30, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Meer oorlogswapens, meer gevangenissen, minder asielzoekers (succes met meer oorlog) en minder geld voor arbeidsongeschikten, werklozen, chronische zorgbehoevenden en gepensioneerden.
Ik begrijp wel dat Yesilgöz glundert.
Ik begrijp wel dat Yesilgöz glundert.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
See also "pragmatic", which means "my principles are actually just preferences".
Strategic is a word that too many folks say when they mean
“I think you’re an acceptable sacrifice so I can maintain access “
“I think you’re an acceptable sacrifice so I can maintain access “
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 PM
See also "pragmatic", which means "my principles are actually just preferences".
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
guess what reactivates EBV
NEW: The Epstein-Barr virus lies dormant in the bodies of billions of people - but for some it is linked to serious chronic and even deadly conditions, including cancers. Now scientists have identified 22 genes that could help identify those most at risk.
www.ft.com/content/815d...
www.ft.com/content/815d...
Scientists link 22 genes to deadly risks from common virus
Research probes persistence of Epstein-Barr virus that can cause serious illnesses, including cancers
www.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:48 AM
guess what reactivates EBV
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
What the US learned quickly from the UK was that popularizing certain language had advantages not just for perception, but law. All rollbacks of rights in the UK hinged in some way on the alleged immutability of binary sex and the illegitimacy of gender— accomplished not with science, but words.
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 AM
What the US learned quickly from the UK was that popularizing certain language had advantages not just for perception, but law. All rollbacks of rights in the UK hinged in some way on the alleged immutability of binary sex and the illegitimacy of gender— accomplished not with science, but words.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
🎉 Goed nieuws! Het Facultatief Protocol bij het VN-Verdrag Handicap is getekend door staatssecretaris Nicki Pouw-Verweij (VWS). Een belangrijke stap richting ratificatie en inwerkingtreding in Nederland. 🧵⬇️
1/4
1/4
January 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM
🎉 Goed nieuws! Het Facultatief Protocol bij het VN-Verdrag Handicap is getekend door staatssecretaris Nicki Pouw-Verweij (VWS). Een belangrijke stap richting ratificatie en inwerkingtreding in Nederland. 🧵⬇️
1/4
1/4
(Tip voor als welkom, het kanaal “How To ADHD” van Jessica McCabe vind ik ontzettend behulpzaam. Twee belangrijke: “Don’t try harder, try different.” en dat je niet van jezelf verwacht om steeds te functioneren als op je piekdagen. )
www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
How to ADHD
Have ADHD? Know someone with ADHD? Want to learn more? You're in the right place!
Most weeks I post a new video with tips, tricks & insights into the ADHD brain.
This channel is my ADHD toolbox -- a...
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2026 at 11:14 AM
(Tip voor als welkom, het kanaal “How To ADHD” van Jessica McCabe vind ik ontzettend behulpzaam. Twee belangrijke: “Don’t try harder, try different.” en dat je niet van jezelf verwacht om steeds te functioneren als op je piekdagen. )
www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
Zó ontzettend herkenbaar. Precies plannen werkt totaal niet voor mij. En je kunt jezelf niet forceren om het op een manier te doen die gewoon niet werkt.
(Wat mij helpt: kies op dag 1-3 dingen van “de lijst” en doe die, evt met ADHD supportstappen, en reken altijd heel ruim tijd ervoor.)
(Wat mij helpt: kies op dag 1-3 dingen van “de lijst” en doe die, evt met ADHD supportstappen, en reken altijd heel ruim tijd ervoor.)
January 27, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Zó ontzettend herkenbaar. Precies plannen werkt totaal niet voor mij. En je kunt jezelf niet forceren om het op een manier te doen die gewoon niet werkt.
(Wat mij helpt: kies op dag 1-3 dingen van “de lijst” en doe die, evt met ADHD supportstappen, en reken altijd heel ruim tijd ervoor.)
(Wat mij helpt: kies op dag 1-3 dingen van “de lijst” en doe die, evt met ADHD supportstappen, en reken altijd heel ruim tijd ervoor.)
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Science for ME: News in Brief
19 - 25 Jan 2026
This week's research articles, media items, advocacy and other news relating to #MECFS and #LongCovid
www.s4me.info/threads/news-in...
19 - 25 Jan 2026
This week's research articles, media items, advocacy and other news relating to #MECFS and #LongCovid
www.s4me.info/threads/news-in...
January 25, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Science for ME: News in Brief
19 - 25 Jan 2026
This week's research articles, media items, advocacy and other news relating to #MECFS and #LongCovid
www.s4me.info/threads/news-in...
19 - 25 Jan 2026
This week's research articles, media items, advocacy and other news relating to #MECFS and #LongCovid
www.s4me.info/threads/news-in...
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
Once you understand that you're dealing with murderous liars, you stop entertaining what they say as possibly credible and legitimate. The fight against them is about stopping them from terrorizing and killing by any means, not winning debates about your reality versus theirs.
January 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Once you understand that you're dealing with murderous liars, you stop entertaining what they say as possibly credible and legitimate. The fight against them is about stopping them from terrorizing and killing by any means, not winning debates about your reality versus theirs.
Reposted by Teunke Arvo
So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.
Media: do not lead with the false government framing of what happened
January 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
So important. What they say is not the story. That is never the story. What happened is the story. Write what happened.