Liz Lewis
@lizlewisphd.bsky.social
Tech anthropologist based in ATX. Former academic. I spend my days focused on work as a cultural institution. Revisiting my past research on disability. lizlewisphd.substack.com | lizlewisphd.com
On a professional calling: do you have one and did you pursue it? This episode is worth a listen. I can't stop thinking about "peak calling" time being when I was in my early-20s, a whole new set of cultural structures that shaped my trajectory. www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/pass...
Passion vs. Paycheck - Hidden Brain Media
The idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the priesthood. Today, millions of people in secular professions yea...
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September 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
On a professional calling: do you have one and did you pursue it? This episode is worth a listen. I can't stop thinking about "peak calling" time being when I was in my early-20s, a whole new set of cultural structures that shaped my trajectory. www.hiddenbrain.org/podcast/pass...
I finally launched my Substack properly. The catalyst? Tylenolgate and a sudden urge to talk about my past academic research on disability, mother blaming, and medical folklore. Check out my first proper post, "Past Lives," and let me know if it resonates.
open.substack.com/pub/lizlewis...
open.substack.com/pub/lizlewis...
September 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I finally launched my Substack properly. The catalyst? Tylenolgate and a sudden urge to talk about my past academic research on disability, mother blaming, and medical folklore. Check out my first proper post, "Past Lives," and let me know if it resonates.
open.substack.com/pub/lizlewis...
open.substack.com/pub/lizlewis...
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Some news.
Karen Attiah, a Washington Post opinion writer fired this month for her social media posts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has filed a grievance arguing that she should have been allowed to share her views on news events under the company’s labor agreement and social media policy.
Karen Attiah Says Firing by Washington Post Violated Labor Agreement
The company fired Karen Attiah this month for her social media posts related to Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
nyti.ms
September 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Some news.
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Elon Musk is running the Twitter playbook on the US government: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Is Running the Twitter Playbook on the Federal Government
The US Office of Personnel Management is telling federal workers to get in line—or get out.
www.wired.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Elon Musk is running the Twitter playbook on the US government: www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Anyone else remembering when a certain someone took over a certain social media site with a bird logo and tanked it?
January 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Anyone else remembering when a certain someone took over a certain social media site with a bird logo and tanked it?
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Please, please listen, I am literally begging you:
I'm a healthcare lawyer who is alive because of Medicaid. I just came from Hill meetings about Medicaid. I'm very plugged into "the groups" — if you're covered by Medicaid, do not cancel anything medical because of the OMB mess.
I'm a healthcare lawyer who is alive because of Medicaid. I just came from Hill meetings about Medicaid. I'm very plugged into "the groups" — if you're covered by Medicaid, do not cancel anything medical because of the OMB mess.
I would not cancel any pending medical care if you’re covered by Medicaid
January 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Please, please listen, I am literally begging you:
I'm a healthcare lawyer who is alive because of Medicaid. I just came from Hill meetings about Medicaid. I'm very plugged into "the groups" — if you're covered by Medicaid, do not cancel anything medical because of the OMB mess.
I'm a healthcare lawyer who is alive because of Medicaid. I just came from Hill meetings about Medicaid. I'm very plugged into "the groups" — if you're covered by Medicaid, do not cancel anything medical because of the OMB mess.
Would’ve been cool to do this in August instead of just talking about joy, right?
They’re finally polling his real plans!
During the campaign you got poll questions like “which candidate do you prefer on abortion” instead of “what do you think of Trump’s plan to cover embryos with the 14th Amendment, banning abortion?”
During the campaign you got poll questions like “which candidate do you prefer on abortion” instead of “what do you think of Trump’s plan to cover embryos with the 14th Amendment, banning abortion?”
A new @reuters.com poll finds Americans have a dim view of many of the Trump administration's blizzard of executive actions, including the Jan. 6 pardons and his effort to limit birthright citizenship.
But they *really* don't like the Gulf of America thing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...
But they *really* don't like the Gulf of America thing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/ame...
January 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Would’ve been cool to do this in August instead of just talking about joy, right?
All this time I thought the “raise your hand and get a severance package” approach to mass firings was just in tech.
January 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
All this time I thought the “raise your hand and get a severance package” approach to mass firings was just in tech.
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THE LATEST: A federal judge halts Trump's imposition of a spending freeze on a day of mass confusion and disruption in Washington, as a growing roster of opponents allege that the WH has overstepped its authorities -- www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Federal judge blocks Trump federal spending freeze after a day of chaos
The federal government fell into chaos Tuesday as officials braced for potential interruptions to programs that range from protecting food safety to responding to natural disasters.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
THE LATEST: A federal judge halts Trump's imposition of a spending freeze on a day of mass confusion and disruption in Washington, as a growing roster of opponents allege that the WH has overstepped its authorities -- www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
So first we kick millions of people off of Medicaid, then we stop feeding kids. What's the goal, exactly?
January 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
So first we kick millions of people off of Medicaid, then we stop feeding kids. What's the goal, exactly?
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If you are an environmental researcher and have been negatively affected by the pause / suspension of federal funds (for research or programs) — please LET ME KNOW.
I am writing a story about this ASAP for The New Lede / The Guardian.
I am writing a story about this ASAP for The New Lede / The Guardian.
And just like that, my new award from the @StateDept to help Pakistan grapple with air pollution and climate change is no more, thanks to this new administration
January 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
If you are an environmental researcher and have been negatively affected by the pause / suspension of federal funds (for research or programs) — please LET ME KNOW.
I am writing a story about this ASAP for The New Lede / The Guardian.
I am writing a story about this ASAP for The New Lede / The Guardian.
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Trump's new executive orders aim to dismantle DEI programs and accessibility programs.
Companies, schools, and institutions must resist the fear and confusion of these orders by doubling down on our commitment to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their background.
Companies, schools, and institutions must resist the fear and confusion of these orders by doubling down on our commitment to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their background.
Trump’s Executive Orders Rolling Back DEI and Accessibility Efforts, Explained | ACLU
These orders represent a deliberate attempt to undo progress on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility and create new barriers to opportunity.
www.aclu.org
January 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Trump's new executive orders aim to dismantle DEI programs and accessibility programs.
Companies, schools, and institutions must resist the fear and confusion of these orders by doubling down on our commitment to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their background.
Companies, schools, and institutions must resist the fear and confusion of these orders by doubling down on our commitment to equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of their background.
The problem with the myth of individualism is that we're all deeply interconnected and will, at points in our lives, rely on people and institutions for care. Nearly all of us. And if we don't, our loved ones will. Today is a moment of legitimate panic and fear for so many of us. That's all.
January 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The problem with the myth of individualism is that we're all deeply interconnected and will, at points in our lives, rely on people and institutions for care. Nearly all of us. And if we don't, our loved ones will. Today is a moment of legitimate panic and fear for so many of us. That's all.
Panic is the point.
January 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Panic is the point.
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January 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Great opportunity. I cut my teeth as a crossover academic/writer with @nursingclio.bsky.social when I was in grad school and love watching their continued momentum and impact.
My oldest child and I were talking last night, and the role of education in society came up. I remarked that one of the worst things that can happen to a community is 1) weak education, and 2) a brain drain, when the educated people flee. This feels a bit too on the nose.
January 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My oldest child and I were talking last night, and the role of education in society came up. I remarked that one of the worst things that can happen to a community is 1) weak education, and 2) a brain drain, when the educated people flee. This feels a bit too on the nose.
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NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans
The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in...
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January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.
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This is insane. There are lots of scientists in the US who are on “soft money”, which means that without government grants, they’re out of jobs. This is how you destroy the best research and development in the world.
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
This is insane. There are lots of scientists in the US who are on “soft money”, which means that without government grants, they’re out of jobs. This is how you destroy the best research and development in the world.
Let's play out a hypo: a person's family member relies on govt benefits that were just frozen. Said person then has to quit their job to become a full-time caregiver. I'm not an economist, but I'm pretty sure there's a steep economic + productivity cost there that becomes massive in the aggregate.
January 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Let's play out a hypo: a person's family member relies on govt benefits that were just frozen. Said person then has to quit their job to become a full-time caregiver. I'm not an economist, but I'm pretty sure there's a steep economic + productivity cost there that becomes massive in the aggregate.
I tell my kids that when people who them who they are, it's critical to listen. Just saying.
January 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I tell my kids that when people who them who they are, it's critical to listen. Just saying.
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“His basement, his garage, his dorm room were the centers of the action where drugs were available, and he enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in the blender to feed his hawks. It was often a perverse scene of despair and violence.”
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Caroline Kennedy warns senators of ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in searing letter
In a letter to lawmakers, the former U.S. ambassador to Australia and cousin of Trump’s HHS nominee, questions Robert F. Kennedy’s ethics and views on vaccines.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“His basement, his garage, his dorm room were the centers of the action where drugs were available, and he enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in the blender to feed his hawks. It was often a perverse scene of despair and violence.”
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www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Anyone else feel like Republicans are upending the fabric of society while Democrats are busy debating the Oxford comma?
January 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Anyone else feel like Republicans are upending the fabric of society while Democrats are busy debating the Oxford comma?
Real question: what's the benefit of this platform at the moment? I miss the old days of Twitter (like, the really old days), but when I log on here instead of community and organizing I find trash talking, finger pointing, doomscrolling. Isn't this distracting from what we need right now?
January 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Real question: what's the benefit of this platform at the moment? I miss the old days of Twitter (like, the really old days), but when I log on here instead of community and organizing I find trash talking, finger pointing, doomscrolling. Isn't this distracting from what we need right now?
My current reading material. As someone who, like the author, stumbled into corporate content, it's a fascinating read. My niche is filled with fellow (former) creative and intellectual types; lots of academics and journalists. We end up in corporate by chance, need, luck, or a combination.
December 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
My current reading material. As someone who, like the author, stumbled into corporate content, it's a fascinating read. My niche is filled with fellow (former) creative and intellectual types; lots of academics and journalists. We end up in corporate by chance, need, luck, or a combination.