Immunocompromised Times

An #immunocompromised journalist's newsletter about making the spaces we share safer & more accessible to everyone | Freelance journo @SusannaSpeier tweeting

[Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن @elicalebon]

Thank you @piersmorgan for having me on to defeat the Jihadist narrative that has pervaded the western psyche.

[Elica Le Bon الیکا‌ ل بن @elicalebon]

Moral narcissism explained:

Moral narcissism is best identified by causing harm in the name of virtue. In the realm of social justice advocacy, virtue is often attached to social or political causes. Moral narcissism adopts a cause (usually many) and weaponizes those causes to abuse, shame, ostracize, dox, cancel, and punish those who defy their ideologies.

The difference between altruism and moral narcissism is that altruism does not cause harm for harm, nor does it use labels to crush dissent. It is people/cure centered & focuses on engaging and enlightening.

Moral narcissism, on the other hand, causes harm under guise of curing harm, because the primary motivation is not to cure harm, but to project inner feelings of guilt and shame onto others while using a weapon (the cause) to sanitize their actions as virtuous. In this way, not only does moral narcissism escape under the radar, but the harmful actions are actually praised as virtuous, even though there is no beneficiary, and only more harm as a result.

It is noteworthy that the people engaging in such acts rarely belong to the groups they purport to defend. This is likely because they are projecting the shame they received (or otherwise felt) for not sooner recognizing social harms.

Thus, moral narcissism is an outgrowth of toxic shame culture, and the downstream effects of shame are—as predicted—even more harm.

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Audio version now available https://t.co/VRFVw5gnFF

[Joseph Allen @j_g_allen]

WHO: transmitted "through the air"

Linsey Marr: “The simplest and clearest way to describe it is to call it airborne transmission. We talk about waterborne transmission, blood-borne transmission, vector-borne transmission; it seems very logical and simple to me that we would call this airborne transmission.”
WHO redefines airborne transmission: what does that mean for future pandemics? (https://t.co/LWOiKO3MUM)

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

A tale of two bills https://t.co/rgtZlb6Six

[California Department of Public Health @CAPublicHealth]

COVID-19 rates are on the rise. Wearing a high-quality mask, like an N95, KN95, or KF94, protects you from respiratory viruses. Consider masking when traveling especially if you are at higher risk for severe disease. Learn more about masking: https://t.co/nVgSYZUins

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New Immunocompromised Times story about the Nassau County mask ban includes the substitute legislation by Nassau County Democrat minority https://t.co/iBogPtY1oV #NassauCounty

[Eli Kowaz - איליי קואז @elikowaz]

Incredibly moving performance this evening by Eden Golan at the Tel Aviv Hostages Square rally, performing “October Rain”, the original version of “Hurricane” that was deemed too political for Eurovision.

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

@calgaryhester @yyCBEdu What app did you use? Or software?

[Jewish Representative Council of GM & Region @JewishMCR]

We have been made aware that survivors of the 7th October terrorist attack on the Re’Im Music Festival were discriminated against by @UKBorder when arriving @manairport.

We have requested an urgent investigation is commenced and assurances are received to ensure passengers with Israeli passports are able to travel without discrimination.

Thank you to the team at Manchester Airport, as we are aware they have immediately acknowledged and recognised the severity of the allegations contained within our correspondence.

This issue primarily rests with the Home Secretary and we call upon @JamesCleverly and @ukhomeoffice to ensure this matter is dealt with as a matter of urgency.

@BBCRadioManc @BBCNWT @GranadaReports @MENnewsdesk

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

Is there a link to video of the testimony?

[Ziyad Al-Aly, MD @zalaly]

Today I testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

I called for the establishment of a new multidisciplinary research institute to address Infection Associated Chronic Conditions

Solving these requires a long-term coordinated approach

[Shamik Dasgupta @ShamikDasgupta1]

I have two Jewish daughters in Berkeley public schools @BerkeleyUnified

The school district hasn't said a word since Saturday.

My daughters have never heard about the Holocaust at school. Not one peep.

As their father, I'm getting scared.

My letter to the school district:

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

This is such a loss for Colorado. Glad you are making the choice that is right for you. What a loss, though!!

[David Ortiz @DavidDOrtizCO]

2nd only to serving in our Armed Forces, serving the people of #HD38 has been an honor and privilege.

Ableism & lack of access have made it exhausting but worth it.

With much reflection I have decided not to run for re-election so I can focus on family & personal goals.

[Emyle Watkins ♿️ @EmyleWatkins]

FREE TRAINING FOR JOURNALISTS!
Next Thursday (Oct 19) in-person in Rochester and online (join from anywhere!) I'll be doing a training on how journalists can better cover disability! Thanks to @ArcofMonroe for deciding to host this! Register now: https://t.co/MBa4IlstML

[Phil Weiser @pweiser]

A full house for the Prayer for Peace in Israel vigil at Temple Emanuel.

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

@Revkin Would love to watch a musical recast either way. The indoor air stuff is what has most relevance to my immunocompromised readers

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

Feeling major FOMO about missing out on this

[Andrew Revkin 🌎 ✍🏼 🪕 ☮️ @Revkin]

In Portland Oregon to talk #scicomm at @AmericanAerosol #aaar2023 - a meeting of scientists studying aerosols from #SARSCoV2 to PM2.5 pollutants to sun-veiling sulfate. But hoping to find or make music in a too-brief window. Fondly recalling @garettbrennan inviting me to play in 2014 at @contextpartners, and ended up with a Portland-made @EarTrumpetLabs microphone after that gig as well.

[MaskTogetherAmerica @TogetherWeMask]

Halloween Zoom Party- C💀VID story-sharing
🍁🎃🍁 Thursday OCT 26 6:00PM E.D.T.
🍁🎃🍁 Register to join: https://t.co/zWELHbNSyQ
😷Mask required 👻Costume optional
Volunteers needed: DM us #FunMaskedSelfies

[David Ortiz @DavidDOrtizCO]

@HawleyMO Joshy Josh the coward that went running down the halls of the cap after stoking domestic terrorists, Josh… you’re an absolute LIAR and disgrace.

[Immunocompromised Times @ImmunocompTimes]

@Revkin Are the songs about indoor or outdoor air quality?

[Andrew Revkin 🌎 ✍🏼 🪕 ☮️ @Revkin]

@ImmunocompTimes I’m thinking of reprising the talk I gave on my #sustainwhat webcast. The #AAAR2023 talk wasn’t recorded. Could throw in a tune or two to cover all the bases?