Staṡa M 🦖 🇵🇸
@stasam.bsky.social
she/they. feminist. queer & neuroqueer AF. counsellor/therapist. autism researcher. full-time cat staff. Quaker. Witch. Nature worshipper. Jew against genocide. "Stah-sha." the dinosaurs are trans; Courtney Milan said so.
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“People who are performing these studies are extraordinarily ignorant, and their ignorance is dangerous,” said @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social. She and other experts agree these trials are a waste of $$ and will not advance our biological understanding of Long COVID. thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times
An analysis by The Sick Times find that less than 15% of Long COVID clinical trials testing the benefits of exercise or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation measured post-exertional malaise, according to th...
thesicktimes.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“People who are performing these studies are extraordinarily ignorant, and their ignorance is dangerous,” said @exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social. She and other experts agree these trials are a waste of $$ and will not advance our biological understanding of Long COVID. thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
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It’s wild when the UK, a country with an official state church, is the one recognizing religious instruction as indoctrination.
Meanwhile, Christian nationalist leaders here are sprinting in the opposite direction with Ten Commandments mandates, bible lessons, and school-sponsored proselytizing.
Meanwhile, Christian nationalist leaders here are sprinting in the opposite direction with Ten Commandments mandates, bible lessons, and school-sponsored proselytizing.
"Indoctrination."
That’s how the UK Supreme Court described religious education in Northern Ireland's public schools.
Their ruling against the Christian-centric curriculum will change how faith is taught throughout the country.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/uk-supreme...
That’s how the UK Supreme Court described religious education in Northern Ireland's public schools.
Their ruling against the Christian-centric curriculum will change how faith is taught throughout the country.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/uk-supreme...
UK Supreme Court strikes down N. Ireland's pro-Christian Religious Education curriculum
The landmark ruling declared decades of school-led Christian indoctrination unlawful
www.friendlyatheist.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s wild when the UK, a country with an official state church, is the one recognizing religious instruction as indoctrination.
Meanwhile, Christian nationalist leaders here are sprinting in the opposite direction with Ten Commandments mandates, bible lessons, and school-sponsored proselytizing.
Meanwhile, Christian nationalist leaders here are sprinting in the opposite direction with Ten Commandments mandates, bible lessons, and school-sponsored proselytizing.
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But no resolutions condemning fascism, huh?
The House of Representatives voted 285–98 in favor of a resolution condemning socialism.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
86 Dems joined Republicans in supporting the measure, incl. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
But no resolutions condemning fascism, huh?
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DOD contractors “mistakenly” landed on a Mexican beach, declared it US property and planted “restricted area” DOD signs, triggering a tense confrontation with armed Mexican forces.
Mexico removed the signs, insisting the area is theirs.
Yet another example of total incompetence.
Mexico removed the signs, insisting the area is theirs.
Yet another example of total incompetence.
Pentagon Pete’s War Goons Accidentally Invade Mexico
U.S. “contractors” planted signs declaring that a Mexican beach was U.S. territory.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:48 AM
DOD contractors “mistakenly” landed on a Mexican beach, declared it US property and planted “restricted area” DOD signs, triggering a tense confrontation with armed Mexican forces.
Mexico removed the signs, insisting the area is theirs.
Yet another example of total incompetence.
Mexico removed the signs, insisting the area is theirs.
Yet another example of total incompetence.
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Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. Stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops running ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. Stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops running ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
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Friends, this is a low hanging boycott action.
Similar to Hulu and Disney+ actions.
You can help turn the tide and it will make other platforms think twice.
The working class has much more power than they think.
Similar to Hulu and Disney+ actions.
You can help turn the tide and it will make other platforms think twice.
The working class has much more power than they think.
Spotify is helping ICE recruit more agents to infringe our rights and terrorize our communities. Stop paying for or using the app until Spotify stops running ads for ICE: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify?source=bluesky
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Friends, this is a low hanging boycott action.
Similar to Hulu and Disney+ actions.
You can help turn the tide and it will make other platforms think twice.
The working class has much more power than they think.
Similar to Hulu and Disney+ actions.
You can help turn the tide and it will make other platforms think twice.
The working class has much more power than they think.
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It was one of the most interfered with elections in history - objectively, openly, not just my opinion - which is why I don't listen to any nonsense about "THE VOTERS" and what they did wrong. If you're not looking at this first, your political analysis is worth a wet fart.
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It was one of the most interfered with elections in history - objectively, openly, not just my opinion - which is why I don't listen to any nonsense about "THE VOTERS" and what they did wrong. If you're not looking at this first, your political analysis is worth a wet fart.
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Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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Today on @theflytrapmedia.com we have a really fun Bitch Media reprint! An interview with @heathercorinna.bsky.social of @scarleteen.com on the occasion of Scarleteen's 20th birthday.
Red Letter Day
The enduring legacy of Scarleteen, the internet’s best sex-ed site.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Today on @theflytrapmedia.com we have a really fun Bitch Media reprint! An interview with @heathercorinna.bsky.social of @scarleteen.com on the occasion of Scarleteen's 20th birthday.
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NH GOP sending their best to the state house www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
NH State lawmaker arrested on allegation he posted ‘revenge porn’
Rep. Bryan Morse, a first-term Republican from Franklin, is accused of posting nude images of a woman without her consent. He was arrested Thursday by Nashua Police, and then released on bail.
www.nhpr.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NH GOP sending their best to the state house www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
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They created the crisis, escalated it themselves, and justified murdering this pregnant woman and her baby because her car was coming - at zero miles an hour - at a cop who had ample time to step out of the way of the car he intentionally stepped in front of, but he shot instead. I hate it here.
BREAKING: An Ohio officer has been acquitted of murder in the 2023 shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting.
Officer acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting
An Ohio officer who fatally shot a pregnant Black mother in a supermarket parking lot after she was accused of shoplifting has been acquitted of murder.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
They created the crisis, escalated it themselves, and justified murdering this pregnant woman and her baby because her car was coming - at zero miles an hour - at a cop who had ample time to step out of the way of the car he intentionally stepped in front of, but he shot instead. I hate it here.
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With 10 days left, we're hoping to raise $5000 to support intergenerational literacy initiatives to divert people away from extremist organizations here in Arkansas. We've raised $3505 so far for books, biliteracy materials & materials for GED/CDL exams; please kick in a few bucks if you can! 🙏
If you're looking to make a difference, please support the River Valley Adult Learning Alliance here in Arkansas. They offer intergenerational literacy programs that:
🔶 divert people from extremist movements
🔶 help people get their GEDs, CDLs, etc.
🔶 help people get their Biliteracy Seal
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🔶 divert people from extremist movements
🔶 help people get their GEDs, CDLs, etc.
🔶 help people get their Biliteracy Seal
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Reaching Rural Areas
Invest in Rural Futures: Support Adult Education and Literacy!
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November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
With 10 days left, we're hoping to raise $5000 to support intergenerational literacy initiatives to divert people away from extremist organizations here in Arkansas. We've raised $3505 so far for books, biliteracy materials & materials for GED/CDL exams; please kick in a few bucks if you can! 🙏
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In this last month of shorter and shorter days here in Lenapehoking and Turtle Island, how about we all support some #trans joy?
www.transanta.com
www.transanta.com
Transanta
Send gifts to trans youth in need, safely and anonymously!
www.transanta.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In this last month of shorter and shorter days here in Lenapehoking and Turtle Island, how about we all support some #trans joy?
www.transanta.com
www.transanta.com
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The unstoppable @sophiemolly.co.uk has written this great article - an interview with Dr Sam Hall.
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
Interview with Dr Sam Hall
Dr Sam Hall tells us how WellBn helped trans people over the past five years, and that it is okay to be trans
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The unstoppable @sophiemolly.co.uk has written this great article - an interview with Dr Sam Hall.
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
The deliberate targeting of WellBN
gender care and the forced detransition of some patients is devastating and dangerous.
northwestbylines.co.uk/news/health/...
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So that means they're going to stop receiving their publicly-funded healthcare coverage?
4 senior House Dems — Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, & Ted Lieu — voted for a Republican-led resolution to “CONDEMN SOCIALISM,” a symbolic measure that passed the chamber on Wed. The vote comes as NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with Pres. Donald Trump at the WH today.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
So that means they're going to stop receiving their publicly-funded healthcare coverage?
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But yeah, a lot of Black -- and white -- preachers and activists at the time were not so pleased with this "just forgive your Confederate brother who just tried to kill you and destroy your country without asking anything of him because forgivenessssss!!1!!!" approach.
But that's now in the water.
But that's now in the water.
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
But yeah, a lot of Black -- and white -- preachers and activists at the time were not so pleased with this "just forgive your Confederate brother who just tried to kill you and destroy your country without asking anything of him because forgivenessssss!!1!!!" approach.
But that's now in the water.
But that's now in the water.
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That whole business about Jesus saying to forgive 70 x 7? Comes in the context of a conversation about "community accountability."
That always gets lost in the conversation, doesn't it.
That always gets lost in the conversation, doesn't it.
November 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
That whole business about Jesus saying to forgive 70 x 7? Comes in the context of a conversation about "community accountability."
That always gets lost in the conversation, doesn't it.
That always gets lost in the conversation, doesn't it.
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In fact, as I discuss in ON REPENTANCE AND REPAIR, it's a *feature*, not a bug of white supremacy.
White Northern pastors started preaching Jesus' "unconditional" forgiveness* re: the South just as their supremacy was at risk. For them, white unity > accountability, Black equality.
*see next skeet
White Northern pastors started preaching Jesus' "unconditional" forgiveness* re: the South just as their supremacy was at risk. For them, white unity > accountability, Black equality.
*see next skeet
Reconciliation without reparation is one of supremacy's greatest sabotages of the act of repair. Whenever abuse is exposed, it offers free exoneration to the abuser at the expense of the abused, and calls it redemption. It's the traditional and popular response to abuse in our supremacist society.
Leaders of a Minnesota church community didn’t report a parishioner they knew had sexually abused girls for year.
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
They told his victims that once sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never speak of them again.
Truly chilling, from @jlussenhop.bsky.social & Andy Mannix
November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In fact, as I discuss in ON REPENTANCE AND REPAIR, it's a *feature*, not a bug of white supremacy.
White Northern pastors started preaching Jesus' "unconditional" forgiveness* re: the South just as their supremacy was at risk. For them, white unity > accountability, Black equality.
*see next skeet
White Northern pastors started preaching Jesus' "unconditional" forgiveness* re: the South just as their supremacy was at risk. For them, white unity > accountability, Black equality.
*see next skeet
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"Forgive, don't demand accountability" is a perfect way to maintain the existing power structures and ensure that nothing changes.
This is unfortunately a common response to even very serious issues such as sexual abuse. Never expose them, never press charges, never demand accountability even from positions of leadership. It's horrifying.
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
"Forgive, don't demand accountability" is a perfect way to maintain the existing power structures and ensure that nothing changes.
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💯 As I say in my book, not only is it a trauma fact that one can heal wo forgiving, but Jewish law doesn’t require the harmed party to forgive their harmdoer— ded if they don’t do EVERY step of repentance
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
Today’s concept of “forgiveness” is pushed on survivors of SA, DV, or other abuse as the only way to “move on” and heal from their trauma. This is nothing but patriarchal garbage. You can survive and thrive without “forgiving” those who have caused you trauma.
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
💯 As I say in my book, not only is it a trauma fact that one can heal wo forgiving, but Jewish law doesn’t require the harmed party to forgive their harmdoer— ded if they don’t do EVERY step of repentance
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
& if the harm is trauma-level, as I read the sources, there’s no obligation, even if they do.
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Today’s concept of “forgiveness” is pushed on survivors of SA, DV, or other abuse as the only way to “move on” and heal from their trauma. This is nothing but patriarchal garbage. You can survive and thrive without “forgiving” those who have caused you trauma.
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Today’s concept of “forgiveness” is pushed on survivors of SA, DV, or other abuse as the only way to “move on” and heal from their trauma. This is nothing but patriarchal garbage. You can survive and thrive without “forgiving” those who have caused you trauma.
That is, in fact, SUPER-interesting.
1/🧵 The good people of the Cabinet Office has found a copy of the Department for Education and Employment’s drafting instructions* for the Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999.
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
* the Parly Counsel does vetting only in this case, so the instructions is to DfEE’s in-house lawyers
Sex Discrimination Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999 Drafting Instructions - a Freedom of Information request to Government Equalities Office
Please send me copies of the Sex Discrimination Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999’s Drafting Instructions given to the Parliamentary Counsel. If you can’t locate all versions, send me any one of th...
www.whatdotheyknow.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
That is, in fact, SUPER-interesting.
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Bumping this thread bc there is yet another long form review out that purports to summarize the text and in the process gets it wrong, this time demoting my mom to a founding “member” of an organization she started. Founder. That’s the word!
Why is it so hard to tell women’s stories with respect
Why is it so hard to tell women’s stories with respect
So there is a review this week in @thenation.com of a book that is 1/3 about my mother and grandmother and their organizing work, and this is now the nth review that states the misinformation that the Wages for Housework Campaign ended in the 1980s.
This is completely false. 🧵
This is completely false. 🧵
The Enduring Lessons of Wages for Housework
Emily Callaci’s history of the international feminist movement examines the influence of their intellectual and political victories.
www.thenation.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bumping this thread bc there is yet another long form review out that purports to summarize the text and in the process gets it wrong, this time demoting my mom to a founding “member” of an organization she started. Founder. That’s the word!
Why is it so hard to tell women’s stories with respect
Why is it so hard to tell women’s stories with respect
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I also don't take kindly to the erasure of my mom's work, which happens a lot
And is kind of ironic in context of writing about wages for under recognized, unwaged work, no?
(The Nation review recognizes that the book innovates by highlighting it, but spends little time saying why it's important)
And is kind of ironic in context of writing about wages for under recognized, unwaged work, no?
(The Nation review recognizes that the book innovates by highlighting it, but spends little time saying why it's important)
July 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I also don't take kindly to the erasure of my mom's work, which happens a lot
And is kind of ironic in context of writing about wages for under recognized, unwaged work, no?
(The Nation review recognizes that the book innovates by highlighting it, but spends little time saying why it's important)
And is kind of ironic in context of writing about wages for under recognized, unwaged work, no?
(The Nation review recognizes that the book innovates by highlighting it, but spends little time saying why it's important)
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