Melinda W
@mrwstone.bsky.social
PhD, recovering academic, Florida escapee, genealogy/family history researcher, artist, tweeting about ADHD, autism, myasthenia gravis, scleroderma, learning disabilities, and caregiving
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The federal government shut down on Wednesday, as Republican legislators refuse to budge on their desired cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies. The last government shutdown was in 2018, also under President Donald Trump, and lasted 35 days.
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Government Shutdown Causes Even More Confusion for U.S. Visa Applicants
Some services needed for immigration applications, like H-1B and E3 visas, no longer have funding, while others are still operational — for now.
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October 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The federal government shut down on Wednesday, as Republican legislators refuse to budge on their desired cuts to Medicaid and Affordable Care Act healthcare subsidies. The last government shutdown was in 2018, also under President Donald Trump, and lasted 35 days.
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Warren: "Knock 15 million people off their coverage, drive up the cost for everyone else, close rural hospitals -- that's the Republican plan, because you know what the real heart of it was? They gave away a trillion dollars to the billionaires. That was the part that matters to them."
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Warren: "Knock 15 million people off their coverage, drive up the cost for everyone else, close rural hospitals -- that's the Republican plan, because you know what the real heart of it was? They gave away a trillion dollars to the billionaires. That was the part that matters to them."
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I was interviewed for Vanity Fair about the connection between Paltrow, GOOP and MAHA www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
Dr. Jen Gunter Sees a Direct Line Between Goop Culture and MAHA
The California-based gynecologist and ‘Gwyneth’ biography source opens up about why she’s decided to leave the United States.
www.vanityfair.com
July 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I was interviewed for Vanity Fair about the connection between Paltrow, GOOP and MAHA www.vanityfair.com/style/story/...
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There is a huge difference between a non-disabled person choosing to stay at home all day, and a disabled person staying at home all day because they have no choice as they’re not well enough to do anything else.
July 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
There is a huge difference between a non-disabled person choosing to stay at home all day, and a disabled person staying at home all day because they have no choice as they’re not well enough to do anything else.
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Oklahoma’s $231 million voucher tax scheme previews how a federal version would work in Michigan and beyond.
New data: wealthiest families use the vouchers, private schools hiked tuition after the taxpayer check.
Only 9% users ever in public school.
oklahomavoice.com/2025/05/08/o...
New data: wealthiest families use the vouchers, private schools hiked tuition after the taxpayer check.
Only 9% users ever in public school.
oklahomavoice.com/2025/05/08/o...
Oklahoma agencies publish private school tax credit recipients under transparency law • Oklahoma Voice
Oklahoma officials have released the names of the thousands of taxpayers who received the new Parental Choice Tax Credit.
oklahomavoice.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Oklahoma’s $231 million voucher tax scheme previews how a federal version would work in Michigan and beyond.
New data: wealthiest families use the vouchers, private schools hiked tuition after the taxpayer check.
Only 9% users ever in public school.
oklahomavoice.com/2025/05/08/o...
New data: wealthiest families use the vouchers, private schools hiked tuition after the taxpayer check.
Only 9% users ever in public school.
oklahomavoice.com/2025/05/08/o...
I had to send my phone for repair last month, so limped along on an old phone. I didn't have access to my authenticator app, so no LinkedIn or Facebook. Phone's back & I still can't get in. Authenticator apps work diff to backup, so I'm locked out. Thankful for "legacy" media, substack & BlueSky.
April 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I had to send my phone for repair last month, so limped along on an old phone. I didn't have access to my authenticator app, so no LinkedIn or Facebook. Phone's back & I still can't get in. Authenticator apps work diff to backup, so I'm locked out. Thankful for "legacy" media, substack & BlueSky.
The LinkedIn login saga continues...
The website now sends a code to my app so I can login.
I'm using an iphone 6 to limp through while my phone is under repair; iTunes wouldn't set up via the backup. I'm running bare bones.
Installed LI app, but it sends a code to my app to setup.
It's a bad loop.
The website now sends a code to my app so I can login.
I'm using an iphone 6 to limp through while my phone is under repair; iTunes wouldn't set up via the backup. I'm running bare bones.
Installed LI app, but it sends a code to my app to setup.
It's a bad loop.
March 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The LinkedIn login saga continues...
The website now sends a code to my app so I can login.
I'm using an iphone 6 to limp through while my phone is under repair; iTunes wouldn't set up via the backup. I'm running bare bones.
Installed LI app, but it sends a code to my app to setup.
It's a bad loop.
The website now sends a code to my app so I can login.
I'm using an iphone 6 to limp through while my phone is under repair; iTunes wouldn't set up via the backup. I'm running bare bones.
Installed LI app, but it sends a code to my app to setup.
It's a bad loop.
Sent my phone off for service, so am limping along on an old phone, meaning my authenticator app won't run. So far, I can verify myself in other ways everywhere... except LinkedIn. They want me up upload ID/Passport. Umm...
No.
This is a needless barrier. Think stolen wallet or home life situation.
No.
This is a needless barrier. Think stolen wallet or home life situation.
March 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Sent my phone off for service, so am limping along on an old phone, meaning my authenticator app won't run. So far, I can verify myself in other ways everywhere... except LinkedIn. They want me up upload ID/Passport. Umm...
No.
This is a needless barrier. Think stolen wallet or home life situation.
No.
This is a needless barrier. Think stolen wallet or home life situation.
I've been bingeing the Elementary (Sherlock Holmes) series lately. The whole Odin Reichenbach story line seems so prescient...
March 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I've been bingeing the Elementary (Sherlock Holmes) series lately. The whole Odin Reichenbach story line seems so prescient...
Today is Rare Disease Day and my stripes are #Scleroderema. I am one of 300k in the US w/ this disease. It hit me 4 years ago, turning my hand basically into a claw. Treatment & PT helped, but there is no cure and we need better treatments.
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Rare Disease Day 2024 | Scleroderma Research Foundation
Say Scleroderma for Rare Disease Day. Learn more about Rare Disease Day and raise awareness of rare diseases like scleroderma. #SayScleroderma
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March 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Today is Rare Disease Day and my stripes are #Scleroderema. I am one of 300k in the US w/ this disease. It hit me 4 years ago, turning my hand basically into a claw. Treatment & PT helped, but there is no cure and we need better treatments.
srfcure.org/living-with-...
srfcure.org/living-with-...
Autoimmune disease sucks... and from experience I can say #Scleroderma can feel like this. Whatever he has, sending good wishes for the best outcome with treatment. There is no cure.
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Brian Setzer Says Autoimmune Disease Has Left Him Unable to Play Guitar
Brian Setzer claims he first noticed issues towards the end of Stray Cats' 2024 tour.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Autoimmune disease sucks... and from experience I can say #Scleroderma can feel like this. Whatever he has, sending good wishes for the best outcome with treatment. There is no cure.
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www.billboard.com/music/music-...
I'm seeing more people post their resumes to FB community groups in efforts to make connections/find work. From my basic understanding of online privacy, I have reservations. It seems it could promote fraud. Any comments from infosec or online privacy professionals?
January 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I'm seeing more people post their resumes to FB community groups in efforts to make connections/find work. From my basic understanding of online privacy, I have reservations. It seems it could promote fraud. Any comments from infosec or online privacy professionals?
Useful #ADHD hacks...
Use your phone's Siri or Google for assistance: ex...
Siri, open XX - bc who can find those apps?!
Siri, where are you? - Note you have to learn to keep your phone face up.
When that fails, get an apple watch and ask Siri to find your phone.
Next step - air tags
Use your phone's Siri or Google for assistance: ex...
Siri, open XX - bc who can find those apps?!
Siri, where are you? - Note you have to learn to keep your phone face up.
When that fails, get an apple watch and ask Siri to find your phone.
Next step - air tags
January 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Useful #ADHD hacks...
Use your phone's Siri or Google for assistance: ex...
Siri, open XX - bc who can find those apps?!
Siri, where are you? - Note you have to learn to keep your phone face up.
When that fails, get an apple watch and ask Siri to find your phone.
Next step - air tags
Use your phone's Siri or Google for assistance: ex...
Siri, open XX - bc who can find those apps?!
Siri, where are you? - Note you have to learn to keep your phone face up.
When that fails, get an apple watch and ask Siri to find your phone.
Next step - air tags
Tell me no lies, and my face won't tell you you're an idiot or arse.
#authentic
#authentic
January 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tell me no lies, and my face won't tell you you're an idiot or arse.
#authentic
#authentic
"Enlisting in the military just became easier for people with #ADHD... 'You’ll have to be honest with yourself about your strengths, challenges, and how well you cope with ADHD, especially without medication'”
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www.additudemag.com/military-dis...
U.S. Military Eases Enlistment Requirements for People with ADHD
The Department of Defense has removed waiver requirements and lowered treatment hurdles for 51 conditions, including ADHD and dyslexia.
www.additudemag.com
December 6, 2024 at 8:11 PM
"Enlisting in the military just became easier for people with #ADHD... 'You’ll have to be honest with yourself about your strengths, challenges, and how well you cope with ADHD, especially without medication'”
www.additudemag.com/military-dis...
www.additudemag.com/military-dis...
I guess we now know why Zuckerberg (owner of Meta, which owns Facebook & WhatsApp) met with Trump over Thanksgiving... For those w/ older parents on diff phones, time to go back to email and calls?
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Amid Hack, FBI Issues Warning About iPhone, Android Texts
An unprecedented cyber attack, nicknamed Salt Typhoon by Microsoft, has potentially exposed private communications to foreign hackers, with officials saying China has targeted major telecom companies.
www.govtech.com
December 6, 2024 at 12:27 AM
I guess we now know why Zuckerberg (owner of Meta, which owns Facebook & WhatsApp) met with Trump over Thanksgiving... For those w/ older parents on diff phones, time to go back to email and calls?
www.govtech.com/security/ami...
www.govtech.com/security/ami...
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Some of the most prominent voices in #Congress for home and community-based services, #SSI reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for the exits. #disabilities
On Capitol Hill, Key Disability Champions Set To Depart
Some of the most prominent voices in Congress for home and community-based services, SSI reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for the exits.
www.disabilityscoop.com
December 2, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Some of the most prominent voices in #Congress for home and community-based services, #SSI reform, competitive integrated employment and other disability issues are heading for the exits. #disabilities
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This is a labor of love like I haven’t labored in a while. I hope it finds its way to those who will appreciate it.
It’s dedicated to those who are accused of working the system.
#disability #disabilitybenefits #socialsecurity #accessibility #pwd
It’s dedicated to those who are accused of working the system.
#disability #disabilitybenefits #socialsecurity #accessibility #pwd
Literally *no one* is getting rich on disability.
John Oliver and I explain exactly why.
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November 24, 2024 at 10:27 PM
This is a labor of love like I haven’t labored in a while. I hope it finds its way to those who will appreciate it.
It’s dedicated to those who are accused of working the system.
#disability #disabilitybenefits #socialsecurity #accessibility #pwd
It’s dedicated to those who are accused of working the system.
#disability #disabilitybenefits #socialsecurity #accessibility #pwd
Started painting lessons in June as sort of therapy, bc dom hand was tightening up again (#scleroderma). Peaches painting was done primarily w/ non-dom hand; dom hand could only hold a brush for 30 mins. Turns out needed B-complex! I now need freq breaks, but can use dom hand. Winter scene done Oct.
November 21, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Started painting lessons in June as sort of therapy, bc dom hand was tightening up again (#scleroderma). Peaches painting was done primarily w/ non-dom hand; dom hand could only hold a brush for 30 mins. Turns out needed B-complex! I now need freq breaks, but can use dom hand. Winter scene done Oct.
Last night's sleepless random thought...
"When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, not zebras.."
That's all well & good, but as someone w/ #scleroderma who has a sister w/ #myastheniagravis, it seems we have to think horses & zebras, and also muddle our way through which is which. It's exhausting.
"When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, not zebras.."
That's all well & good, but as someone w/ #scleroderma who has a sister w/ #myastheniagravis, it seems we have to think horses & zebras, and also muddle our way through which is which. It's exhausting.
November 19, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Last night's sleepless random thought...
"When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, not zebras.."
That's all well & good, but as someone w/ #scleroderma who has a sister w/ #myastheniagravis, it seems we have to think horses & zebras, and also muddle our way through which is which. It's exhausting.
"When you hear hoof beats, think of horses, not zebras.."
That's all well & good, but as someone w/ #scleroderma who has a sister w/ #myastheniagravis, it seems we have to think horses & zebras, and also muddle our way through which is which. It's exhausting.
As a family member of a seronegative #MyastheniaGravis warrior-snowflake diagnosed after a critical crisis, this... The ice pack test results are wild, as are the curtain sign.
November 17, 2024 at 1:27 PM
As a family member of a seronegative #MyastheniaGravis warrior-snowflake diagnosed after a critical crisis, this... The ice pack test results are wild, as are the curtain sign.
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1. Thread on the history of alt text and some tips for using alt text on social media specifically.
The history of alt text goes back to 1993. The alt attribute was introduced for HTML 1.2 to be used for text-based browsers, which load faster by not loading most of the graphic content.
This was a big deal when bandwidth connections were super limited.
This was a big deal when bandwidth connections were super limited.
July 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM
1. Thread on the history of alt text and some tips for using alt text on social media specifically.