Erica Taylor
@erica-fights-covid.bsky.social
Long hauler and disability advocate since August 2020. ADHD apparently since birth but no one caught it until last year (I honestly don't know how I missed it).
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A head's up for seniors on a United Healthcare Medicare plan. The article didn't say specifically where it was planning to drop people's coverage, only that it would be in "rural" counties. #Medicare #Healthcare #unitedhealthcare
A head's up for seniors on a United Healthcare Medicare plan. The article didn't say specifically where it was planning to drop people's coverage, only that it would be in "rural" counties. #Medicare #Healthcare #unitedhealthcare
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October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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A head's up for seniors on a United Healthcare Medicare plan. The article didn't say specifically where it was planning to drop people's coverage, only that it would be in "rural" counties. #Medicare #Healthcare #unitedhealthcare
A head's up for seniors on a United Healthcare Medicare plan. The article didn't say specifically where it was planning to drop people's coverage, only that it would be in "rural" counties. #Medicare #Healthcare #unitedhealthcare
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They want to cancel Jimmy Kimmel and kill free speech?
Time to hit them where it hurts—their pockets:
- Cancel Disney+
- Cancel Hulu
- Boycott ESPN
- Boycott ABC
Let them know why you’re canceling/boycotting.
- ABC contact: support.abc.com/hc/en-us/art...
- Nexstar contact: www.nexstar.tv/contact/
Time to hit them where it hurts—their pockets:
- Cancel Disney+
- Cancel Hulu
- Boycott ESPN
- Boycott ABC
Let them know why you’re canceling/boycotting.
- ABC contact: support.abc.com/hc/en-us/art...
- Nexstar contact: www.nexstar.tv/contact/
September 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
They want to cancel Jimmy Kimmel and kill free speech?
Time to hit them where it hurts—their pockets:
- Cancel Disney+
- Cancel Hulu
- Boycott ESPN
- Boycott ABC
Let them know why you’re canceling/boycotting.
- ABC contact: support.abc.com/hc/en-us/art...
- Nexstar contact: www.nexstar.tv/contact/
Time to hit them where it hurts—their pockets:
- Cancel Disney+
- Cancel Hulu
- Boycott ESPN
- Boycott ABC
Let them know why you’re canceling/boycotting.
- ABC contact: support.abc.com/hc/en-us/art...
- Nexstar contact: www.nexstar.tv/contact/
Once again, the Long Covid community would like to say thank you for studying this, but also, "yeah. Could have told you that."
Women With Long COVID May Have Heavier Menstrual Bleeding
Study uncovers a potential bidirectional relationship between long COVID and menstruation
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September 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Once again, the Long Covid community would like to say thank you for studying this, but also, "yeah. Could have told you that."
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No, but really? Why is it so hard? Why does it feel like pulling teeth sometimes to try to get virtual or accessible options for things so that more people can participate?
No, but really? Why is it so hard? Why does it feel like pulling teeth sometimes to try to get virtual or accessible options for things so that more people can participate?
From the disability community on Reddit: Why is advocating for accessibility at public events seen as a nuisance?
Explore this post and more from the disability community
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August 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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No, but really? Why is it so hard? Why does it feel like pulling teeth sometimes to try to get virtual or accessible options for things so that more people can participate?
No, but really? Why is it so hard? Why does it feel like pulling teeth sometimes to try to get virtual or accessible options for things so that more people can participate?
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Is this what was meant by "Make America Healthy Again?" Kill everyone who's sick?
Is this what was meant by "Make America Healthy Again?" Kill everyone who's sick?
Opinion | I'm a Stage IV Cancer Patient. Trump Is Cutting My Hope to Survive.
Funding cuts don't just hurt institutions
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August 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Is this what was meant by "Make America Healthy Again?" Kill everyone who's sick?
Is this what was meant by "Make America Healthy Again?" Kill everyone who's sick?
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I mean, everyone who needs to hear this won't listen and the rest of us already knew this. But, it's still important to speak truth to power whenever and wherever possible.
I mean, everyone who needs to hear this won't listen and the rest of us already knew this. But, it's still important to speak truth to power whenever and wherever possible.
No New Evidence to Support HHS Vaccine Changes, 'Shadow' Group Says
The Vaccine Integrity Project's massive evidence review finds no new safety signals
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August 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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I mean, everyone who needs to hear this won't listen and the rest of us already knew this. But, it's still important to speak truth to power whenever and wherever possible.
I mean, everyone who needs to hear this won't listen and the rest of us already knew this. But, it's still important to speak truth to power whenever and wherever possible.
Oh, man. What a time to be sick for like 3 weeks. Thank you @longcovidadvoc.com!
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Congratulations Erica 🎉
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Our winner of our T-Shirt competition is @erica-fights-covid.bsky.social
Congratulations Erica 🎉
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August 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Oh, man. What a time to be sick for like 3 weeks. Thank you @longcovidadvoc.com!
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US pediatric group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID vaccines for young children…
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US pediatric group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID vaccines for young children
The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tuesday recommended that all young children get vaccinated against COVID-19, differing from federal policy that no longer recommends routine vaccination for healthy children.
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August 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
US pediatric group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID vaccines for young children…
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The absolute audacity of this accuracy. Especially the beating up of your brain and feeling tired
The absolute audacity of this accuracy. Especially the beating up of your brain and feeling tired
Sh*tty things people with ADHD experience Part 22 #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdproblems #productivity
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July 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The absolute audacity of this accuracy. Especially the beating up of your brain and feeling tired
The absolute audacity of this accuracy. Especially the beating up of your brain and feeling tired
Reposted by Erica Taylor
Reposted by Erica Taylor
David Hogg has been forced out of his role as vice chair of the DNC.
His departure follows months of intense infighting, and as Hogg told us, anger with his plan to oust what he called "asleep at the wheel" incumbents in primaries around the US.
🎧 Listen to Hogg on More to the Story 🎧
His departure follows months of intense infighting, and as Hogg told us, anger with his plan to oust what he called "asleep at the wheel" incumbents in primaries around the US.
🎧 Listen to Hogg on More to the Story 🎧
David Hogg’s Fight for the Future of the Democratic Party
Podcast Episode · Reveal · 06/04/2025 · 29m
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June 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
David Hogg has been forced out of his role as vice chair of the DNC.
His departure follows months of intense infighting, and as Hogg told us, anger with his plan to oust what he called "asleep at the wheel" incumbents in primaries around the US.
🎧 Listen to Hogg on More to the Story 🎧
His departure follows months of intense infighting, and as Hogg told us, anger with his plan to oust what he called "asleep at the wheel" incumbents in primaries around the US.
🎧 Listen to Hogg on More to the Story 🎧
"Research found that if a nationwide moratorium on utility disconnections had been in effect from March to November 2020, COVID-19 infections would have been reduced by 8.7% and COVID-related deaths reduced by 14.7%. In Georgia, that translates to ~1,323 people."
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Test of link 'Trump Administration Cuts Staff for Utility Assistance as Georgians Face Record High Bills | Atlanta Daily World' for cyber security threats
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June 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"Research found that if a nationwide moratorium on utility disconnections had been in effect from March to November 2020, COVID-19 infections would have been reduced by 8.7% and COVID-related deaths reduced by 14.7%. In Georgia, that translates to ~1,323 people."
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CDC Ends COVID Vaccine Recs for Healthy Kids, Pregnant Women www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi... What I love is that they do this shiz and then wonder why women don't want to get pregnant right now
CDC Ends COVID Vaccine Recs for Healthy Kids, Pregnant Women
RFK Jr. announced the change in a video posted to X
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May 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
CDC Ends COVID Vaccine Recs for Healthy Kids, Pregnant Women www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi... What I love is that they do this shiz and then wonder why women don't want to get pregnant right now
A summation of my last week:
May 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A summation of my last week:
I'm seriously near the end of my rope. My fibro pain has been getting more intense and I really, really don't know what to do about it. My legs are freaking killing me. Pressure helps, heat helps. But, it's still so painful. Do any fibro friends out there have any suggestions? #Fibromyalgia
May 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I'm seriously near the end of my rope. My fibro pain has been getting more intense and I really, really don't know what to do about it. My legs are freaking killing me. Pressure helps, heat helps. But, it's still so painful. Do any fibro friends out there have any suggestions? #Fibromyalgia
It’s not a full-on win, but at least we shamed them enough that they at least won't be using this mechanism to trash all of Section 504 #disability #civil rights www.k12dive.com/news/states-...
April 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It’s not a full-on win, but at least we shamed them enough that they at least won't be using this mechanism to trash all of Section 504 #disability #civil rights www.k12dive.com/news/states-...
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👩💻 Call for 5 research centres focused on specific areas for #ME
Plan builds on the DecodeME study
Experts state the "paucity of researchers" coming into the field and urgent steps for a vibrant new research ecosystem 🌱
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Plan builds on the DecodeME study
Experts state the "paucity of researchers" coming into the field and urgent steps for a vibrant new research ecosystem 🌱
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April 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
👩💻 Call for 5 research centres focused on specific areas for #ME
Plan builds on the DecodeME study
Experts state the "paucity of researchers" coming into the field and urgent steps for a vibrant new research ecosystem 🌱
🖇️ tinyurl.com/38xrdjad
Plan builds on the DecodeME study
Experts state the "paucity of researchers" coming into the field and urgent steps for a vibrant new research ecosystem 🌱
🖇️ tinyurl.com/38xrdjad
This is the least subtle attack on our civil rights yet. If you think this won't affect people with disabilities (including those who refuse to accept that they have disabilities), you're wrong #disability #civilrights
Opinion | Trump's 'meritocracy' lie is coming for the Civil Rights Act
President Donald Trump attacked disparate impact liability in a new executive order, in a move that threatens decades of anti-discrimination efforts
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April 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is the least subtle attack on our civil rights yet. If you think this won't affect people with disabilities (including those who refuse to accept that they have disabilities), you're wrong #disability #civilrights
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Virtual Rally with May Day Strong · May Day Strong
Join our Virtual Rally as we head into May Day! Get pumped and ready to hit the streets with an all star group of speakers. Trump and his billionaire profiteers are trying to create a race to the…
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April 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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I just received an ad that was like "this is a program for NP's like you." And I'm like,"Oh. No, I'm not an NP, I'm just chronically ill and often have to research medical terms." I'm trying to decide if I should be sad or impressed that I'm giving off NP vibes...I'm just going to with proud.
April 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I just received an ad that was like "this is a program for NP's like you." And I'm like,"Oh. No, I'm not an NP, I'm just chronically ill and often have to research medical terms." I'm trying to decide if I should be sad or impressed that I'm giving off NP vibes...I'm just going to with proud.
Layoffs Begin at Federal Health Agencies, Up to 10,000 Expected to Be Cut. Don't panic, everyone. Just prep as best you can. amzn.to/3QYH84A
Layoffs Begin at Federal Health Agencies, Up to 10,000 Expected to Be Cut
Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people. The…
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April 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Layoffs Begin at Federal Health Agencies, Up to 10,000 Expected to Be Cut. Don't panic, everyone. Just prep as best you can. amzn.to/3QYH84A
A new study in pre-print is adding to other other previous studies and confirming what we with ovaries already knew: Long Covid and ME/CFS symptoms are worse during our periods
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March 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A new study in pre-print is adding to other other previous studies and confirming what we with ovaries already knew: Long Covid and ME/CFS symptoms are worse during our periods
Oh thank God
🚨 BREAKING: Long COVID research grants rescinded earlier this week have been restored, according to researchers & patient reps. Advocates organized quickly yesterday in response to the news, helping reverse the decision.
Exclusive in @thesicktimes.bsky.social
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Exclusive in @thesicktimes.bsky.social
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UPDATE: RECOVER Long COVID pathobiology grants restored - The Sick Times
Long COVID research grants from the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER program will be restored following news stories about their abrupt cancellations and advocacy to restore the funding, accord...
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March 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Oh thank God