Michele Merritt, Ph.D.

Abolitionist, Adoptee, Dog Obsessed, Marathon Swimmer, Triathlete, other discipline interloper, Philosopher, Adoptees for Choice Co-Founder, She/Her

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

It's finally out in the world! "Be Grateful or Be Quiet: Confronting the Epistemic Harms of Adoptism." (No, not a typo - I coin "adoptism" to capture the unique ways adopted persons are marginalized). Open access. Please share! #adoption #adopteetwitter https://t.co/JNr9otbUUT

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

There is a protest on campus tomorrow at 10am, Heritage Lawn. Go to Isabella Dickerson's FB page for more on this story. Please share far and wide. @thenation @ACLU @NAACP @Region8News @MemphisHoller @youngdemocrat

https://t.co/Qx6cdqVlDP?

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Another paper of mine is out and I'm pretty pleased with the number of F-bombs academia will accept these days. Linking to a google drive doc you can read bc the journal is not open access. Philosophy in the Contemporary World, Vol. 30(1-2) 48-67.https://t.co/Ct7LnDlxDj?

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Big Reviewer 2 energy here.

[Catherine D. Tan @Catherineoscopy]

As a reviewer, it is obvious when something is written by a brand new grad student and very obvious when it is their first paper submission ever. Really heavy on the jargon and misuse of GRE words. The writing is floral without fragrance. (1/2)

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Resources for Avery County:

https://t.co/JgCRpNq76e

[Carolina Forward @ForwardCarolina]

PSA: A large group of NC mental health therapists have volunteered to offer their services pro bono to folks impacted by Hurricane Helene.

If you need help, check this running list:
https://t.co/t1lNG2hmXo #wnc

[Ethan Clark wx @EthanClarkWX]

I’m honored to be featured on @TODAYshow and @NBCNews. Thank you for sharing my story and helping make sure North Carolina is not forgotten. That’s always been my goal. #ncwx https://t.co/1mkePVqFTo

[Ethan Clark wx @EthanClarkWX]

Thank you, @people for interviewing me about how I started this page and the work I am doing for North Carolina! I never thought I would get national attention; I am just a college kid providing weather forecasts for the state I love so dearly. #ncwx

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Check out this story on @EthanClarkWX the lone college student behind north carolina's weather authority, which has been indespensable for folks like me trying to see what's going on with all their family/friends in the area.

https://t.co/a1DBhxUXCy

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

@KimberlyHuggin6 @volcaholic1 Like duh, mountains can have flash floods. I was up at their place this summer hiking and got caught in one. People have flood insurance up there. But this was not a typical mountain flooding. Not even close.

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

@KimberlyHuggin6 @volcaholic1 Yeah, people still on this site arguing what a flood plain is, key word being "plain", aka lowlying area. Lol this is 5500 feet up on a mountain. Clowns.

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Mountain Pet Rescue is looking for temp fosters to get some of the animals out of their building since they have no power.
https://t.co/AAk564mamJ

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Thread of #animalrescue/shelters that need help in Western NC/Eastern TN: #Helene24Help

Asheville Humane Society, needs gas cans and volunteers to build kennels, venmo: https://t.co/X8m3xKxjjT?

https://t.co/I6sHrRoKQT

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

FurEver Friends Animal Rescue, est 2002 has their President and founder staying with their cats at their vet’s office to make sure they are cared for. No power, no water.
Venmo: @FurEverFriends-AnimalRescue
Paypal: [email protected]

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

@ram_farm @miss_rougarou @volcaholic1 Finding a lot of people to Block lately. By her logic no one should live anywhere bc it’s possible some weather event might happen and be dangerous

[Michele Merritt, Ph.D. @Skyphly]

Sideways farm and brewery in etowah, NC doing a supply drive oct 5-6 #Helene24Help