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Don’t you dare make Islamophobic analogies to the Roe news. This SCOTUS draft is homegrown Christian nationalism, with all the markings of American history at its worst. Look at the people in that majority. Grapple with that. Thread with more below.— Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (@TheRaDR) May 3, 2022

You all realize that when liberals say “let’s move on” and “let’s get back to normal” in regards to COVID, it sounds exactly like when republicans say “Let’s return to the good ole days!” Because when was this countries “normal” functioning—and for whom…— Imani Barbarin, MAGC | Crutches&Spice ♿️ (@Imani_Barbarin) May 3, 2022

It's only a matter of time before interracial marriage, same sex marriages, and all of us on outskirts of society are forced to conform.... 2-3 Decades ago I began writing about the devolution of society. I was called "strange" and "dramatic"... Now, I'm just bored.— Kristina (She/Her) (@KristinaDaniele) May 3, 2022

Pro-Life is not the opposite of Pro-Choice. Pro-Life, in fact, does not exist as a political or even moral stance because in order to truly support one's right to LIFE you have to also support their right to CHOOSE how to live that LIFE. #RoeVsWade— Kristina (She/Her) (@KristinaDaniele) May 3, 2022

It's not hyperbolic to argue that this ruling is the federal government completely ceding the issue of civil rights to state governors and legislatures whose "history and tradition" is of denying them outright.— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) May 3, 2022

A person is not free and equal in the "United States" if their civil rights, including their rights to bodily autonomy and privacy, depend on the particular religious composition of a territory inside a patchwork of state governments.— Nick Covington (@CovingtonEDU) May 3, 2022

As an autistic advocate it’s especially frustrating when people who’s literal job it is to work with autistic people don’t appear to understand the basics. So here is a thread with some of them.— Ella Tabb (@Purpleella) May 3, 2022

I am alive bc my mother had an abortion.Her boyfriend (her teacher who groomed her & later married her) impregnated her at age 17.She got an abortion.She went on to survive him & poverty to remarry & bear 3 children. She became a professor & poet.Abortion. Gives. Life.— hannah imogen starflower ♿️ (@HannahntheWolf) May 3, 2022

If it feels physically painful to be interrupted or pulled away from a project or train of thought, you might be autistic.— You Might Be Autistic (@mightbeautistic) May 3, 2022

Loving this 'autism bewareness month' certificate, certifying that someone has survived the experience. I think we all need one of these, or similar... pic.twitter.com/D8Q090mKVt— Ann Memmott PGC🌈 (@AnnMemmott) April 29, 2022

TW: Suicide To be clear: this is what I’ve been warning about. So you know, I will never tell a disabled person what they should or should not do with their body, but Medically assisted suicide for societal failures is what we should absolutely speak against. https://t.co/ch1m71uHnT— Imani Barbarin, MAGC | Crutches&Spice ♿️ (@Imani_Barbarin) May 1, 2022

I'm starting on this book today and will try to tweet about each chapter. I think its a very important book that all school leaders should have. @thewoodbug pic.twitter.com/eCZTrMifbS— Lynn McCann - ReachoutASC (@ReachoutASC) May 2, 2022

First off a chapter by @commaficionado I can see how the special interests of #autisticTeachers are such a gift to our children to learn from. Pete tells us that it is so important to balance this out with the need to restore energy & to avoid burnout. @thewoodbug pic.twitter.com/han7o3oKtd— Lynn McCann - ReachoutASC (@ReachoutASC) May 2, 2022

Chapter 2 #LearningAutisticTeachers Alan is so right. Change is constant in schools and a huge burden on autistic teachers. We can do things to help (and I believe they will help everyone). Kindness goes a long way. @thewoodbug pic.twitter.com/yrngQbVNg7— Lynn McCann - ReachoutASC (@ReachoutASC) May 2, 2022

Multisolving asks us to work with the interconnection of the world, instead of against it. pic.twitter.com/mRu35PBkc3— Multisolving Institute (@multisolving) April 29, 2022

If it feels like the blows are coming from every direction, that might be because we live in a sort of house of mirrors. Living in a fractal world can feel that way, I think.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

To my way of seeing, there are two fractal patterns fighting for a share of the collective mind/heart. There have been for centuries.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

One posits the world is a pyramid of power with white men at the top and white women just "far enough" below and the earth and her beings very low indeed.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

The other posits that the world is a web of relationships with everything sacred, interconnected, and free, with none of it having any "natural" entitlement on or power over the rest of the web.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

Authority and power exist in that world, but by virtue of responsibility taken, wisdom exhibited, skill demonstrated. Situational authority, not authority due to being a particular species, gender, race, nationality, not due to position in the pyramid.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

The web of relationships view better fits the world. That's according both science and wisdom traditions. You may find it a better fit according to your own direct experience as well, to the extent you wonder about such things.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

The pyramid view is, I think, a transient one (on earth time scales). A pattern that doesn't align with the systems it is embedded within can't sustain forever.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

But of course this pattern of domination has already caused immeasurable suffering and looks to be gearing up for causing more.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

It's all one struggle. You can embody the web of inter-relationships pattern in every issue, and progress in one is progress in all. You can find your piece and do it, with awareness of the larger fabric that connects.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

Whose leadership you follow, whose words you take-in matters. I try to listen to those most impacted by the harms of the pyramid of power worldview, and to those most tied to a web of relationships worldview, by virtue of their culture, tradition or training.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

Finally, I believe, though cannot prove, that the tiniest of acts, taken from the spirit of the web of relationships worldview matter because they strengthen that worldview, invite others in, seed courage, and show another way.— Dr. Elizabeth Sawin (@bethsawin) May 3, 2022

For your consideration: EDS needs an official motto and that motto should be "wait I thought that was normal?!"— The Tweedy Mutant ♿🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 (@the_tweedy) April 25, 2022

Prepare don’t despair.Be more concerned about being kicked out of Twitter than leaving. Have, as always, a backup plan to connect with those you most value. And learn the more stealthy ways to protect yourself besides (but also including) blocking.— Tinu: Empress of Twerk, Thirst of My Line (@Tinu) April 25, 2022

If you have ADHD and you always rely on anxiety and deadlines to get things done, I have some bad news for you...One day those things will stop working for you. You need to find healthier coping strategies now, before that happens.— ADHD Designer (@ADHDdesigner) April 25, 2022