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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD

@debraguckenheimer.com
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Writer, activist, artist, teacher, sociologist, 🥄 , neurodivergent, disabled, queer, single mom. 🏳️‍🌈 Pronouns: she/they debraguckenheimer.com #livingwithableism #resist

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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 19/09/2026
I made it, but the bus going home is cancelled for 2 hours. I probably can't keep going and although I'm next to a Ubahn, there is no elevator, and taking my walker down the steps and back up at my stop will likely cause me an injury. #Livingwithableism
White woman with short hair and sunglasses stands in front of a street protest
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 19/09/2026
On my way to the Mad and Disabled Pride parade in Berlin, although possibly too exhausted to actually participate....ironically may be late as the bus is majorly delayed (as usual) and the U-Bahn near me isn't accessible.
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 15/08/2026
Can chronically ill and disabled people like me survive until any plan is made to address the extreme weather caused by climate change? (I am checking my numbers because I am having chest pain since the extreme heat, taking photos in case I find a doc who will do more than spout misogyny.
Pulse ox machine says oxygen 93, pulse is 80. My numbers are usually with oxygen 99.Pulse ox machine reads 95 oxygen, pulse 50. This was taken with chest pain as I tried to go to sleep
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 14/02/2026
United States as people talk about how the next election will fix things.
Cartoon of statue representing justice tied and blindfolded in front of sign that says "dept of pedophile protection". Workers walk away with former sign on building that says "Dept of justice"
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 19/01/2026
Threatening one of the few Black members of Congress
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 12/01/2026
The official website of the White House is now filled with the same absurdist, lies filled with transphobia and racismTrump has spewed for years. It is worse than I could've imagined. (On the history section no less!) Not surprising, but a sign of their lack of a line.
Image of President Obama with lies about him meeting with the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 09/01/2026
My kid made this shirt to support @humanrightsfirst.org Just today raided $132. Everyone can do something to stop what's happening. Buy a shirt to help a kid feel empowered. store.kids4justice.org
Shirt with upside down U.S. flag with fists. Above are the words "melt i.c.e."
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 21/12/2025
Democracies don't scapegoat groups of people, protect criminals because they are powerful while criminalizing existence. We need to change the way we conceptualize what's happening and how to resist now. open.substack.com/pub/debraguc...
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 21/12/2025
We have been letting democracy slip away in the United States for a long time. MAGA took advantage of weaknesses we all let happen. Need more evidence? open.substack.com/pub/debraguc... We need to change our approach to resistance now.
The next election, public opinion, and lawsuits are no longer relevant. The US isn't a democracy anymore. Find out more on my article on substack.
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 20/12/2025
You No Longer Live in a Democracy debraguckenheimer.substack.com/p/you-no-lon...
A graphic promoting a new Substack post by Debra Guckenheimer titled You No Longer Live in a Democracy. Below, there is and image of police officers standing on a city street in battle gear while one aims in front of smoke.
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 14/06/2025
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. Abe Lincoln. No King
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 14/06/2025
"Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." Abe Lincoln No King -- my sign for today's protest
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 27/03/2025
Fascism is spreading so quickly because it's become a part of our culture. From the media we consume to the way we talk to each other, democratic culture is eroding. debraguckenheimer.substack.com/p/the-cultur...
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 23/03/2025
My friends inspired me to write a poem of resistance open.substack.com/pub/debraguc...
These Men is written over a photo of a sandcastle with the words "Stop Waiting"
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 12/03/2025
Yes! Congress nor the courts will save us. We must save ourselves. Here's how we can win - debraguckenheimer.substack.com/p/but-what-c...
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 11/03/2025
Not sure how to stop the destruction of everything you hold dear? Here are 10 ways to make a real difference. #resist debraguckenheimer.substack.com/p/but-what-can-i-do
Image of people protesting Trump
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Debra Guckenheimer, PhD @debraguckenheimer.com · 06/03/2025
Gavin Newsom is a traitor. He so quickly turned his back on trans people. If you are in a blue state and think that will save you from the fascist takeover, let him change your mind. #resist
A tweet by Gavin Newsom promoting his new podcast with an alt-Right guest. In the episode, Newsome declares that trans people shouldn't be able to play sports.
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