This is why #fat shaming can have tragic consequences.
If this sort of #weight-based #medical bias happens to any of y'all, politely tell the #doctor (during your visit) that you want them to write in your file that they are refusing ordering tests for you because of your current weight. This usually causes them to order the test anyways because they do NOT want a malpractice suit. Remember: You want to make a paper trail to hold them #accountable.
"I have cochlear implants and I can only buy parts to fix them or upgrade then from 1 #corporation bc of tech exclusivity. upgrades to get new processors for both ears cost $23k & insurance only covers 90% (and it’s “good” insurance)"
After activists in #Oakland blocked a US #military ship that will deliver weapons to #Israel to (and making one of the ship's worker walk off), the ship has changed its route to #Tacoma, #WA.
If you live near or in Tacoma, then please head to the port on Sunday before 2:30 pm then please join the mobilization and help cut the supply chain of arms export to Israel.
[Text transcription: BLOCK THE BOAT. Urgent update: we have received information that the boat in Oakland is currently on its way to Tacoma. We are going to show up and block the boat!
Where: 1123 Port of Tacoma Rd. Tacoma, WA 98421.
When: Sunday, 11/5 (November 5th), 2:30 PM.
Parking is extremely limited near the area; please plan to arrive on time, carpool as much as possible and prepare for the possibility of having to walk some distance.” End transcript]
if i see any of you demonizing #Palestinians today, i am blocking you on sight. if you really cared about #people dying, the very last thing you'd be doing is supporting the culling of #Palestine. the events of today are the result of literal decades of #genocide. the State of #Israel is going to retaliate in tenfold. this should concern you. this should horrify you. this should anger you. there should be no room in your heart for hatred right now, and if me saying that bothers you, you don't see Palestinians as human. also save us both the time and block me first.
"The violence of the Left is symbolic; the injuries are not intended. The violence of the Right is real--directed at people; designed to cause injuries. Vietnam, nuclear weapons, police out of control are intentional forms of violence. The violence from the Right is aimed directly at people and the violence from the Left is aimed at institutions and symbols."