Meier Galblum Haigh

@mghaigh.bsky.social

Executive Director of @DisabilityLab.bsky.social + Disability Culture Lab Action. Queer + Trans Disabled Jew. They/ Them. Alum of Popular Democracy, Megaphone Strategies, 350.org. Profile ID: white trans-masc nonbinary human w short dark hair on wheels.

i really do think they believe that because they're "good" on policy that they don't owe people anything on a human level, and if you're a woman who believes in the same policies but also understands the capacity even "good" men have to be cruel then you're weak

For Earth Day, we must recognize that environmental justice, disability justice, and climate justice are one fight! Climate change and environmental racism are disabling — from extreme heat to super storms, and from fossil fuel extraction to processing. Read more below. (1/4)

On a bright blue background, teal text reads “Environmental Justice, Disability Justice, and Climate Justice are one fight.” Underneath, the subheading reads “Climate change and environmental racism are disabling — from extreme heat to super storms, and from fossil fuel extraction to processing.” Below is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. At the top is a blue circle with two semicircles on either side, with a green geometric shape in the center. The same shape is repeated at the bottom of the slide.

Something I am curious about: Elizabeth Warren had arguably the most comprehensive disability policy in the 2020 presidential campaign (alongside Buttigieg, Sanders and Castro). What are her thoughts on Platner's frequent use of the r-word?

Graham Platner for Senate@grahamformaine.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Join @elizabeth-warren.bsky.social and me in Portland on Saturday. Together, we’ll take on Wall Street and the billionaire class who have rigged the system against working people.

Graphic showing Elizabeth Warren and Graham Platner rally together on April 18th, 6:30pm in Portland. RSVP for location: tinyurl.com/warrengraham0418

Disabled Trans joy is revolutionary. This #tdov Trans folks need more than visibility. Here’s Ericka Ayodele Dixon from the Transgender Law Center: “I find joy as a disabled Trans person difficult to access right now… but I find deep solace in moving with curiosity each day.”

On a royal blue background, white text reads “Ericka Ayodele Dixon (they/them).” Above is a circle picture of Ericka, a Black nonbinary person, smiling with long purple braids wearing a cream shirt with green horizontal stripes, a light pink blazer and jeans. On either side of the picture are light blue framing sections. Below is Ericka’s bio in white text that reads “Ericka Ayodele Dixon is a Black, queer, disabled, nonbinary person currently serving as the Disability Project Senior National Organizer at the Transgender Law Center. Ericka is an experienced teacher, facilitator, and organizer working at the intersections of disability, racial, and gender justice, and grounds everything they do using a queer, Black, feminist lens.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”
On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ericka, a Black nonbinary person, smiling with long purple braids wearing a cream shirt with green horizontal stripes, a light pink blazer and jeans. To the right is text reading “Ericka Ayodele Dixon (they/them) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Ericka’s answer in white text that reads “I find joy as a disabled Trans person difficult to access with all the things going on in the world right now. I do find deep solace and comfort in moving with curiosity each day and working to exist in a world where I am able to embody my ancestors’ dreams and hopes.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”
On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ericka, a Black nonbinary person, smiling with long purple braids wearing a cream shirt with green horizontal stripes, a light pink blazer and jeans. To the right is text reading “Ericka Ayodele Dixon (they/them) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Ericka’s answer in white text that reads “Black people make a world out of nothing, and I hold onto the idea that my people are fighters, organizers, and survivors. I often think about where I will be in the next few years and the possibility of more joy, ease, intimacy, laughter, and moments with Huey, my little Black panther (he’s my cat)!” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”

Disabled Trans joy is revolutionary. Jaz Williams, a Trans disability rights organizer on where he finds that joy in this moment: “Our elders have overcome so much and still found the time to bask in the joys of life. For them, I always make time for joy.” #tdov

On a royal blue background, white text reads “Jaz Williams (he/him).” Above is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. On either side of the picture are light pink framing sections. Below is Jaz’s bio in white text that reads “Jaz Williams is a Trans disability rights organizer passionate about mutual aid, education, and collective liberation. When Jaz isn't working, you can find him world-building for his D&D campaign or obsessing over gay vampires.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”
On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. To the right is text reading “Jaz Williams (he/him) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Jaz’s answer in white text that reads “I'm a hedonistic creature with a lust for life. It’s very important to seek that spark where you can find it. For me, it lives at the intersections of community, art, and pleasure. I watch everyday as mutual aid and care networks change lives in my community and it keeps hope alive for me.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. To the right is text reading “Jaz Williams (he/him) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Jaz’s answer in white text that reads “Without hope there is no joy. It creates an environment in which these fundamentally human needs can’t be met. But I know from our history that our communities are fierce and wise. Our elders have overcome so much and still found the time to bask in the joys of life. For them, I always make time for joy.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”

We need more than visibility this #tdov, we need joy and liberation. Mani Vinson, a Black, Trans, neurodivergent narrative strategist and activist scholar, shares how community brings joy and solace: “Meeting this moment with authenticity, creativity, and love feels like freedom.”

On a royal blue background, white text reads “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns).” Above is a circle picture of Mani, a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. On either side of the picture are light pink framing sections. Below is Mani’s bio in white text that reads “Mani Vinson is a Black, Trans, neurodivergent digital content producer, narrative strategist, and activist scholar with over a decade of professional experience and a lifetime of passion. Mani is currently based in the DMV and is affiliated with Transform Gender Collective, Physicians for Reproductive Health, and New Disabled South.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns), a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. To the right is text reading “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Mani’s answer in white text that reads “James Baldwin said that ‘The world is held together . . . by the love and the passion of a very few people.’ As a Black, Trans, neurodivergent person, I find so much joy and solace in community. Not just having a community that loves and supports me, but being in community and adopting praxis rooted in community care, compassion, and love.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns), a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. To the right is text reading “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Mani’s answer in white text that reads “Getting to imagine and actualize worlds that support the needs, interests, passions, and desires of my people — people of color, disabled people, queer and Trans people — makes me feel not only joyous, but safe and hopeful. In the midst of all of this chaos, harm, violence, bigotry, and hatred, succumbing to these conditions feels easy, but meeting this moment with authenticity, creativity, and love feels like freedom.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”