👋 Scientist and science communication professional here Communications around the diarrhea outbreak caused by the cyclospora parasite has been confusing, and social media has been awash with misinformation. Here’s what you need to know:

well, I never expected to be published in a Stanford journal, but the McKnight Foundation asked me write my thesis to the philanthropic world after the MN ICE surge: when there is an emergency, just... give money to people on the ground doing the actual work. as fast as possible. radical, I know.

Giving Can Be Simple (And During a Crisis, It Must Be) (SSIR)

When the village cannot wait, philanthropy must learn from community.

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July is Disability Pride Month, and as part of our coverage we’re resurfacing @angryblacklady.blacksky.app’s podcast episode with disability justice advocate @vilissathompson.bsky.social about why disabled victims are so often erased from true crime and how ableism shapes whose stories get told.

In Mercy’s Shadow: The Mercy Narrative in True Crime (Podcast) – Rewire News Group

Vilissa Thompson on erasure, ableism, and the stories true crime refuses to tell.

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The new work requirements rule may take health care away from millions of disabled people. Check out our plain language explainer to learn all about this new rule and how you can take action to protect health care by writing a public comment! autisticadvocacy.org/2026/07/medi...

There are only a few days left for low-income households to apply for a free air conditioner via the city's Cooling Portland program. www.streetroots.org/news-stories...

City lets Cooling Portland program evaporate

There’s only a few days left for low-income households to apply for a free air conditioner from the city

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If you’re around Portland, OR…reminder that the popup is happening Friday! Also, we now have an Aranet4 (CO2 monitor) available for checkout, for folks interested in testing the airflow of indoor spaces.

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 2mo ago

PDX: the COVID + Health Resource Library (CHRL or “choral”) is popping up again at APANO’s Open Studios on Friday 6/26! It’s a mask-required drop-in style BIPOC art space to “experiment, play, explore creativity, and cultivate connections.”

Since it's pride month, I'm going to share some interviews that were done last year with some of the Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer folks that were featured at @crushcolonialism.bsky.social's Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride

If you've seen the Juneteenth flag, but don't know its history or what it means, you can read about it in the words of Ben Haith, the man who designed it. Happy Emancipation Day! ✊🏽 #Juneteenth capitalbnews.org/juneteenth-f...

The Juneteenth flag, explained

The flag’s designer shares the story and inspiration for his design.

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Deeply displeased with the universe. I only got to meet Emi a few years ago at a mutual friend’s memorial – I really enjoyed meeting up with her, indulging Kitti’s requests for cuddles, and hearing her talk about Aileen’s. But cancer strikes again. To carry on her work: gofundme.com/f/support-ai...

Donate to Keep Aileen’s Open in Emi's Memory, organized by Madison Zack-Wu

Please celebrate Emi's memory by keeping her organization Aileen’s open. Emi, c… Madison Zack-Wu needs your support for Keep Aileen’s Open in Emi's Memory

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Good night everyone. Please let your NYC friends know about the People's Public Library Art Fair and Celebration happening THIS Saturday. The event is free and all ages. app.smore.com/n/1mxna

People's Library & Art Celebration

People's Library & Art Celebration

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PDX: the COVID + Health Resource Library (CHRL or “choral”) is popping up again at APANO’s Open Studios on Friday 6/26! It’s a mask-required drop-in style BIPOC art space to “experiment, play, explore creativity, and cultivate connections.”

We're now 10 days away!! Can't believe that the Conference will happen next Fri., 6/5! Share far & wide - encourage your folks to be a part of this FREE & diverse space for #disabled voices! rampyourvoiceconference2026.eventbrite.com #Disability #2026RYVConference #RampYourVoiceConf

You've probably seen the word #Landback somewhere and instantly had some feelings. It sounds blunt, which is part of why a lot of people tend to have an instant reaction or jump to some very problematic misconceptions about what it means. So, let's talk Landback, from my POV and work.

What can your coffee power this week? Food, medicine, shelter, and more for these six families & a camp of fifteen more. Current emergency: the scarcity everyone's facing. So long as most of the sparse goods entering are commercial, families need FUNDS to eat. Hit "weekly/monthly" on that coffee!

Keep Hope Alive: a Gaza Giving Circle

We are a team of volunteers in the US and UK, led by two sisters passionate about helping our friends on the ground keep their families and neighbors alive with food, water, & shelter. We saw that…

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I don’t want wp to be sad. I want them mad. Angry. Sadness leads to pity and sometimes learned helplessness. Angel leads to action.

Rob Of The Void@robofthevoid.bsky.social · 3mo ago

As a white guy I'm sure this is a controversial opinion but maybe white kids SHOULD be sad about slavery. But God forbid kids learn the reality of this country's horrifying origins.

[ taps the sign exhaustedly ] I’ve spent the last 2 months scrambling to keep Affect going and we could use a bit of funding help while we have access to all of…$4943 in our bank right now. We haven’t fundraised much before, but now we’re officially our own 501c3 & would love any / all support!

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 3mo ago

Affect has been going through it in the last couple months, as we’ve had to suddenly transition out of fiscal sponsorship and emergency incorporate to continue existing. But! We’re now officially our own 501c3 and fundraising. affecttheverb.com/donate

Affect has been going through it in the last couple months, as we’ve had to suddenly transition out of fiscal sponsorship and emergency incorporate to continue existing. But! We’re now officially our own 501c3 and fundraising. affecttheverb.com/donate

Today, I talk with @tanuja.bsky.social about rupture and repair in our movements. This is the first of two episodes about conflict, how we process it, and how we can keep our relationships and organizations strong.

Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions

“Disagreement can be a beautiful, beautiful thing,” says Tanuja Jagernauth.

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The zine program for Alice Wong’s celebration of life today is now available on her website: disabilityvisibilityproject.com/celebration-...

Celebration of Life

Welcome & Introduction On November 14, 2025, our beloved Alice Wong became an ancestor. In her own words, she told us: “Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that …

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Check this out! I’m super proud to be a part of this!!!!

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 5mo ago

Closing out Disabled And Here: Possible Futures is @nearsh0t.bsky.social, who brings us to a world where disabled people are stewards of nature, hydropower, and biothermal technology. Meet Ty: affecttheverb.com/2026/ty-inte...

This is the kind of future that would encourage me to actually go outside more. I get an aesthetically awesome mechanized chair that comes with built-in shade and snacks? Yes, please.

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 5mo ago

Closing out Disabled And Here: Possible Futures is @nearsh0t.bsky.social, who brings us to a world where disabled people are stewards of nature, hydropower, and biothermal technology. Meet Ty: affecttheverb.com/2026/ty-inte...

Closing out Disabled And Here: Possible Futures is @nearsh0t.bsky.social, who brings us to a world where disabled people are stewards of nature, hydropower, and biothermal technology. Meet Ty: affecttheverb.com/2026/ty-inte...

Freedom for Immigrants is launching an interactive map designed to help families locate detained loved ones, find legal and community resources, and better understand the expanding U.S. immigration detention system.

New Interactive Tool Helps Families Locate Loved Ones in ICE Detention

The map, created by Freedom for Immigrants, compiles information and resources for those impacted by ICE.

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I love the idea of future technology being a mere tool that fosters more community and access.

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 5mo ago

Disabled And Here’s third Possible Future was drawn into being by @dooberlane.bsky.social, as a time and place where teleportation could be accessible and bring friends together more often. Meet the illustrator, Michelle Zhuang: affecttheverb.com/2026/michell...

Disabled And Here’s third Possible Future was drawn into being by @dooberlane.bsky.social, as a time and place where teleportation could be accessible and bring friends together more often. Meet the illustrator, Michelle Zhuang: affecttheverb.com/2026/michell...

Disabled And Here’s second glimpse into a Possible Future comes from Sunmi (IG: sunmi_comics), drawing from their experiences with Korean saunas and taking it to the magical, fully healing level. affecttheverb.com/2026/sunmi-i...

March 1st is Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM). DDoM centers disabled people who are victims of filicide. DDoM is the influence behind me creating In Mercy’s Shadow. Listen to this episode of @angryblacklady.blacksky.app & I regarding #disability & true crime. rewirenewsgroup.com/2026/01/29/i...

In Mercy's Shadow: The Mercy Narrative in True Crime (Podcast)

Vilissa Thompson on erasure, ableism, and the stories true crime refuses to tell.

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In my house, discussing Black brilliance is a 365 matter. This year, I'm dropping the Who Made It Possible? series. #Accessibility colliding with Black (& Women's) History? Give it to me! Playlist ➡️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackInventors #Access #Disability

The first of the new Possible Futures series of illustrations for @affecttheverb.com is live! affecttheverb.com/gallery/disa...

This series was borne out of grief *and* love for Alice. I’m excited that we’ll actually finish publishing in time for Alice’s birthday.

Affect@affecttheverb.com · 5mo ago

Disabled And Here: Possible Futures is starting off with Lizartistry (lizar_tistry on IG)’s depiction of a world “closer to a liberatory horizon that embodies disability wisdom and abolition infused with solarpunk aesthetics.” affecttheverb.com/2026/lizarti...