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@natamac.bsky.social

Also natamac on twitter (for now). Here for ME/CFS and chronic illness community, covid consciousness and public health, astronomy, Scottish Gaelic, nail art, cats and crafts.

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The military takeover of Washington is not a “distraction” from Epstein. It’s a military takeover of Washington, which is an even bigger deal, and those of us who kill brain cells reporting on this stuff knows it’s been an explicit goal since before the election.

11.08.2025 19:14 — 👍 13166    🔁 3935    💬 441    📌 227

Angela Rayner says that Labour MPs who rebel against the Welfare Bill will lose the whip

There are 403 Labour MPs

Any Labour MP who votes for withdrawing PIP support from the disabled as outlined in this welfare bill is an absolute disgrace

18.06.2025 14:15 — 👍 465    🔁 132    💬 51    📌 15
Simple text-based graphic with cream background and light black lettering. Text: "Take action when you can. Save this link. bit.ly/ActionToTakeNow" The #MEAction logo is at the top in red.

Simple text-based graphic with cream background and light black lettering. Text: "Take action when you can. Save this link. bit.ly/ActionToTakeNow" The #MEAction logo is at the top in red.

We have gathered some current US actions relevant to our community to help as you choose what you can join in. While this list is not exhaustive, we hope it serves as a good starting place.
bit.ly/ActionToTake...

Remember to #StopRestPace

#pwME #LongCovid #MECFS #Disability #ProtectMedicaid

17.06.2025 20:40 — 👍 18    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 2

"There is ZERO reason pets should be fed raw diets. Stop endangering pets because of wellness influencer disinformation."

24.03.2025 06:11 — 👍 2344    🔁 633    💬 26    📌 11

Great advice here for any Labour MPs who are against cutting benefits for over 1 million disabled people and worried about losing the whip when they vote against it

18.03.2025 22:11 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Austerity with a red rosette is not the “change” people voted for.

18.03.2025 14:21 — 👍 938    🔁 246    💬 54    📌 22
Colorful pillowcases on display at the Vancouver art gallery sharing messages from long Covid sufferers. March 15, 2025

Jacob age 39 shares: "my friends and family don't believe that I'm sick because I look okay on the outside. They don't understand why I had to leave my job. I miss my old life and the activities I used to enjoy. I need the government to step up and help us!"

Colorful pillowcases on display at the Vancouver art gallery sharing messages from long Covid sufferers. March 15, 2025 Jacob age 39 shares: "my friends and family don't believe that I'm sick because I look okay on the outside. They don't understand why I had to leave my job. I miss my old life and the activities I used to enjoy. I need the government to step up and help us!"

"My friends and family don't believe that I'm sick because I look OK on the outside" ❤️‍🩹

So many heartbreaking stories from this weekend's International Long Covid Awareness Day event at the Vancouver Art Gallery

18.03.2025 00:06 — 👍 669    🔁 197    💬 11    📌 3
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Pacing and Management Guides Find #MEAction's original Pacing Guide and Pediatric Pacing and Management Guide for ME/CFS and Long COVID, with translations.

Some resources for #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, a thread 🧵

1. The Pacing Guides, for activity management; includes guides for adults, peds, and a cited version for clinicians. Latter two created in conjunction w @longcovidfam.bsky.social and @patientled.bsky.social.

www.meaction.net/resource/pac...

15.03.2025 15:51 — 👍 93    🔁 50    💬 2    📌 5
This image is a graphic for Long COVID Awareness Day, which is observed on March 15. It features a ribbon with the text "LONG COVID" on it, symbolizing awareness and support for those affected by Long COVID. The background is a gradient from black to gray.

This image is a graphic for Long COVID Awareness Day, which is observed on March 15. It features a ribbon with the text "LONG COVID" on it, symbolizing awareness and support for those affected by Long COVID. The background is a gradient from black to gray.

March 15 is International #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay, a time to raise awareness and amplify the voices of millions worldwide who continue to suffer from the prolonged effects of COVID-19.

15.03.2025 15:36 — 👍 41    🔁 14    💬 3    📌 1

Whatever happens, ALL disabled people need to stick together.

That means we all need to fight against any proposed cuts, and not allow them to try and divide us.

Every disabled person is deserving of support. We shouldn’t ever make it into a “who is worse” competition.

13.03.2025 09:12 — 👍 390    🔁 97    💬 10    📌 2

If all your representative is going to do is sit silently and wear pink, you need to replace them with somebody that will do this.

04.03.2025 22:45 — 👍 4023    🔁 1014    💬 102    📌 50

In the UK, we had sufragettes follow politicians around and rang a loud bell whenever they started speaking. Cause the biggest scene possible and don't let him be heard.

28.02.2025 22:58 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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this encapsulates what all of this administration is about. they aren’t “accidentally” destroying departments. they are intentionally destroying the government so they can become the government. the only issue they have with the system is they don’t profit from it or control it

28.02.2025 16:19 — 👍 6483    🔁 1199    💬 165    📌 44

Don’t buy today. Give the greedheads a taste of their own medicine.

28.02.2025 16:49 — 👍 60660    🔁 6695    💬 1465    📌 244
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Transitioning An Indoor/Outdoor Cat to Indoor Only • Feline Engineering Outdoor access carries risk for a cat's health and safety. It can also lead to behavior problems. Here's how to transition your cat to a fully indoor life.

If you're looking to transition your cat to indoor-only due to H1N1, great! There are many other benefits, too. But it may not go well if you just shut them in and call it a day, you need to commit to giving them an enriched indoor environment with lots of play. felineengineering.com/blog/indoor-...

27.02.2025 18:07 — 👍 7001    🔁 1472    💬 27    📌 80

It’s wanting to abolish Section 504, wanting to cut Medicare, wanting to get rid of DEIA, wanting to stop people working from home. All of this will kill disabled people. When we tell you that pandemics lead to fascism, this is what we mean. When you excuse our deaths, these policies are pushed.

25.02.2025 20:16 — 👍 423    🔁 161    💬 5    📌 8

If you're a white dude with some flexibility in your life, get a group of your like-minded bros together & go to these events to act as counterbalance to these "private security forces." Get in their way. Occupy space. Ask for their IDs. Outnumber them. Make their fascism difficult.

24.02.2025 02:46 — 👍 4365    🔁 1307    💬 76    📌 53
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Agreed - Zooey and I just came down with influenza A and it was ferocious, especially for her. Go get the shot now if you haven’t had it yet - it’s spreading like wildfire out there.

17.02.2025 13:23 — 👍 1553    🔁 135    💬 34    📌 11

With all the uncertainty around public health in the U.S., now is a great time to wear a good mask like an N95.

They’re not just for Covid! A respirator can help you avoid flu, colds, measles, TB and more.

It’s a powerful act of solidarity and resistance. It’s a sign of community care.

16.02.2025 04:59 — 👍 526    🔁 180    💬 11    📌 4
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2 Oregon cats euthanized after contracting bird flu, prompting raw pet food warning Oregon and Washington officials are warning pet owners about the risks of raw pet food after two cats in Oregon had to be euthanized after contracting bird flu.

More cats have died of avian flu because of raw feeding. It has always been a bad idea but especially now. Don't give your cats raw meat or raw milk! 1/2 www.centraloregondaily.com/news/pets-an...

14.02.2025 22:36 — 👍 2061    🔁 757    💬 1    📌 36

A mask is one of the most effective tools of the resistance.

A well fitted respirator like an N95 protects from Covid, flu, H5N1, TB, measles & more.

It sends a strong message to the government that your health is worth protecting & that you will not obey in advance.

It makes activism accessible

14.02.2025 04:36 — 👍 374    🔁 108    💬 3    📌 1
A screenshot of the profile page of an account called “nature” (@nature.bsky.social). It’s a new account with only 58 followers. The description is: “nature is life. All credit goes to Photographers.”

A screenshot of the profile page of an account called “nature” (@nature.bsky.social). It’s a new account with only 58 followers. The description is: “nature is life. All credit goes to Photographers.”

Reminder: Don’t follow art theft accounts that post other people’s work with no credits. They make the internet worse.

12.02.2025 14:18 — 👍 5508    🔁 842    💬 63    📌 24
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Spoon Saving Social Media Tips and How to Resist Online The current political landscape is having a devastating impact on the health of those within the disability community. A look at how we can save spoons and leverage our unique powers to resist.

Disabled people are built for resistance. Our health challenges may make it difficult to withstand stress & upheaval, but we’re skilled at problem solving, contingency planning & adapting to a world that isn’t build for us. We are adept at survival

We should be included in all resistance efforts

11.02.2025 11:41 — 👍 433    🔁 143    💬 9    📌 12

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

10.02.2025 22:05 — 👍 49748    🔁 11191    💬 612    📌 423

Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.

Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.

07.02.2025 20:01 — 👍 116248    🔁 16780    💬 2069    📌 472

“…no amount of posting or passive info consumption is going to substitute the hard, unsexy work of organizing”

I would argue that sick & disabled folks have used social media to organize and mobilize. Some of us can’t protest in the streets or meet in person but we made a difference

06.02.2025 20:01 — 👍 1368    🔁 452    💬 39    📌 29

Nobody comply.

06.02.2025 19:00 — 👍 5033    🔁 758    💬 111    📌 39

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