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I hate how often some (typically abled) people will go “well, if you can’t [get a specific support], then what?” when it comes to disabilities. As if it’s a “gotcha” moment. And then act like you’re exaggerating when you answer that question honestly.

Disabled people often die from a lack of support. A lot of disability aids are not a luxury, but a basic need in order to live.

“Well what happens if—” people die. People hurt themselves. People hurt others. Disabled people don’t magically become abled if our needs aren’t met.

If a bedbound quadriplegic is caught in a housefire, and there’s nobody there to save them, they’ll probably die. They won’t magically become able-bodied out of sheer will.

If a nonspeaking/nonverbal autistic is denied access to alternative methods of communication, they’ll suffer in silence. They won’t spontaneously become capable of speech.

Disabled people are disabled all the time. Our disabilities don’t go away just because they’re inconvenient, or if we’re in danger.

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I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again but it is absolutely an example of civilizational inadequacy that only deaf people know ASL

“oh we shouldn’t teach children this language, it will only come in handy if they [checks notes] ever have to talk in a situation where it’s noisy or they need to be quiet”

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Fight Oligarchy, Fight the Republican Fascists. #Canada

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I saw something in the news today that truly took my breath away. If you have been paying attention to U.S. politics over the past few days, you’ve most likely seen this woman:

This is Bishop Mariann Budde, and on Monday (Trump’s inauguration) she led an interfaith prayer for Trump and the incoming administration. During the service she asked him to have mercy for LGBTQ+ Americans and undocumented immigrants. This was badly received by the Trump administration (as expected).

After seeing headlines about this woman, I read something that I wanted to share. In 1998 a man named Matthew Shepard was murdered for being gay. I’m not going to get into the details of his death on this post, but please be warned it is extremely triggering if you do choose to read more on your own. Matthew Shepard’s death caused a lot of change in the U.S. regarding how LGBTQ hate crimes are handled, and laws that were passed to protect LGBTQ+ people.

Now you’re probably wondering what Matthew Shepard has to do with an Episcopal bishop. For years after Matthew Shepard’s murder, his family had held onto his remains, too scared to lay him to rest in fear of his final resting place being vandalized. In 2018, Budde had his remains interred at the National Cathedral, which is also the place where the interfaith prayer for Trump and his administration took place. The impact of this really had an effect on me. Budde could have led a non confrontational prayer service, and chosen not to mention the harm that will come to the people Trump and his administration are going after. Instead she chose to call out hate and fear in front of some of the most powerful people on the planet, and at a place that has such a large historic meaning to the LGBTQ community.

In the next few years there will be many challenges in protecting free speech, standing up against hate, and protecting those in our communities. But I would like to believe that for every Donald Trump and Elon Musk, there are people like Marianne Budde. There are those of us who can’t speak up for themselves, so it’s important for those of us who can to amplify our voices, even if it’s not the ‘popular’ thing to do.

“And he said you should apologize. Will you apologize?

I am not going to apologize for asking for mercy for others.” - Mariann Budde’s response in a Time interview

Link to articles: x x x

Link to the Matthew Shepard Foundation if you would like to donate

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“My sister couldn’t find him for 2 hours”

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THE WHEEL OF TIME Episode 7 | ‘The Dark Along the Ways’

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no thoughts just these medieval reenactors in the snow

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#halcon2021 #halcon (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYmKg5pdkdS2If3IESBndQN6-8fIOAmIrCXvo0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Barbarian tiefling #halcon2021 #halcon #dndcharacter #dnd #cosplay #cosplaying https://www.instagram.com/p/CVYQkQzJS1_C_Dza65dsm7hSQif4OJFRIZRG0Y0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I modded my work apron to a tool pouch. I'm pleased. #modded #ididathing #tools #tradieladyclub #tradie #tradielady #cabinetmaker https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOm-cQHf8WqQhjmOWKfmTEpUp2YlP8EnleYRI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I never realized how pretty this park was. I need to go back soon. #shubiecanalgreenway #rescuedog #relinquishedsoulsanimalrescue #rescuedogsofinstagram (at Shubie Canal Greenway Corridor, Dartmouth) https://www.instagram.com/p/COq9S3iHK6-Wxz1H1bO5SgAUAYMDxxsVdhi7w80/?igshid=pxg36bkjcmkb

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Wet dog cuddles lol. #foster #fosterdogsofinstagram #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives #wetdog https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJJUIYn-glmX0-Zj4v81mzdJ8dBBNAAtWhAoY0/?igshid=13itej27ynvxj

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Smart boy figured out his new toy. #foster #fosterdogsofinstagram #fosterdog #fosteringsaveslives #relinquishedsoulsanimalrescue https://www.instagram.com/p/CM7XTF2novm8FZqouZM76sN3t-YCayrximiAys0/?igshid=h61zz8p5j4vm

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Up at 6 Have treats for being a good boy Breakfast and a walk back.before 7. Thomas is a good boy. #fosterdogsofinstagram #fosterdog #relinquishedsoulsanimalrescue https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4OuQcnTweP5YCc5L6v6VvjJnZVVTu37fTgPc0/?igshid=ssmfixjz50s8

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Bringing home Thomas. He's going to be staying with me while hw gets healthy and strong. Then he'll be off to his forever home. @relinquishedsoulsanimal #foster #fosteringsaveslives. #fosterdog #fosterdogsofinstagram #foster https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2aCLDnYS2LLNQzViDKrUnkL2jiQu8j-KlE900/?igshid=3gme73gyjybx

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Left behind at Value Village. #valuevillage #valuevillagefinds #thriftstorefinds #thrifting #leftunsupervised #youshouldseewhatibroughthome https://www.instagram.com/p/CLc3VnSniIigF840eDa1jkwe8Mo-G66c-tyrQM0/?igshid=1p8n0zp31qlpl