@badhombre Gee, I wonder why none of the candidates jumped on the weight-shaming bandwagon... Oh wait--maybe they don't want to alienate 42% of the American citizenry... Oh wait--maybe overweight tends to be prevalent among Republicans... https://t.co/iXd4QkYdVm
#winningstrategy
Why this dismissal? This piece offers a brief cultural history, but there are three main factors—reductionism, sexism, and capitalism—all blending together into a cocktail of stigma. 6/ https://t.co/oFWb6Flyh0
And it’s even worse if you are perceived as “fat” bc you’re perceived as just lazy—by docs, coworkers, people in the street who see you struggling to go up steps…
First, an important note. I’ve been told that this piece will be free to read for 24 hours, but will then go behind the paywall. Best I could do. If you’re not a subscriber and this is useful to you or your loved ones, I’d suggest saving a copy ASAP. 2/ https://t.co/oFWb6Fl0rs
“I’m so grateful the judge heard my experience of how this health care has changed my life for the better and saw the dangerous impact this law could have on my life and that of countless other transgender people,” Dylan Brandt, a trans student, said https://t.co/eJlvlPaYBx
VICTORY! A federal district court judge has ruled against the Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for trans youth, marking a groundbreaking victory to #ProtectTransYouth. We stand with all brave Arkansans fighting for their right to thrive & be healthy.🏳️⚧️ #arpx#arleg
Everyone’s doing great with the “engage your audience with interesting questions” today—well done, all of you! My brain is Friday-fried, so I’ll just share a picture of this cute baby squirrel on my porch last night.
@TobieCarter6190@KellyMalacko “Susie threw off her Frette sheets. She stood and straightened her slender frame to its full height of 5’2” as she stretched. Her ombré golden curls bounced on her shoulders as she headed straight to her Nespresso, rubbing her violet eyes….”
Don’t know if it’s true, but I heard that Tolstoy revised W&P 70 times, and said he never picked up one of his books again after publication, bc he would see something he’d want to change. Seems like good advice.