Reposted by Layne Hunter Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Elon Musk talks a big game about how his being autistic helped him in his career and learning about coding. But when he has the ability to help other people with disabilities and allow them to have jobs, he kills it. 820641
Reposted by Layne Hunter Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Another wrinkle in the whole spending fight: -The original the continuing resolution set aside money to help employers move from paying people with disabilities below minimum wage to paying them a competitive wage. -Elon Musk tanked it -The CR that failed tonight stripped out that language. 422881
Reposted by Layne Hunter Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 18/12/2024Things used in everyday life are the real archaeological treasures! These sewing #needles were made from animal bones some 15,000 years ago. Some designs simply don't need to be improved, because form and functions were perfectly matched from the start. Form follows function! 🧵1/2 🏺 #archaeology 211086235
Reposted by Layne Hunter Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Every time I read the local news and see a teacher who was awarded a $250 grant for her classroom, I understand that she spent hours of her own time applying for it. Writing it. Going through a submission process. For $250. For her classroom… 1124479306150
Reposted by Layne Hunter NACDL @nacdl.org · 11/12/2024End pregnancy criminalization! Hospitals reported women for positive drug tests after giving them drugs for childbirth: medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections. #lawsky www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/11/p...themarshallproject.orgHospitals Gave Them Meds During Childbirth. Why Did Patients Get In Trouble?Mothers were reported after they were given medications used routinely for pain or in epidurals, to reduce anxiety or to manage blood pressure during cesarean sections. 30611296
Reposted by Layne Hunter Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 11/12/2024“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas” Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas. Hit us up @hallmarkchannel.bsky.social @netflix.com 🙏 219122761776
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Small fixes = big impact. At work, labeling espresso machines and spoons 1 & 2 helped clarify nondairy vs. dairy tools and immediately increased independence. #disability #supportedemployment #communityinclusion 021
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Working on a concept to help people with disabilities and their families bridge the gap between services and day-to-day life. If you’re getting closer to a big life transition or have already been through one, I’d love to connect. I’m talking school to adulthood transitions, sibling care takeover… 000
Reposted by Layne Hunter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 02/12/2024“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record. They run them bc people react to them the most. If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change. It’s not easy and takes constant practice! 22079776916140
Reposted by Layne Hunter Megan Greenwell @greenwell.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Desperately need everyone to read this wild, fantastic @susandominus.bsky.social story so I have people to discuss it with!!!nytimes.comAn I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable ChoiceTwo couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls? 106014
Reposted by Layne Hunter Mia Sato @miasato.bsky.social · 26/11/2024New from me: Two influencers make very similar content promoting Amazon products. They dress the same. They buy the same stuff. They even have a similar tattoo. Now one is suing the other, claiming her rival won't stop copying her. But who influenced whom? www.theverge.com/2024/11/26/2...theverge.comThe influencer lawsuit that could change the industryBehind the scenes of a court battle for the “clean girl” look. 2232110409
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 20/11/2024My routine lately has been listening to an album or watching a live show on YouTube and reading articles about the band. It’s been such a great way to escape for an hour or so and feel a deeper connection to the music. Do you have a music ritual? #musicsky 110
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Currently playing: “When we’re together Our superpower Is to make our time sweet and sublime” #musicsky #music What songs/artist does this remind you of? Send me your recommendations.youtu.beL'Impératrice — Sweet & Sublime (feat Erick the Architect) Official Music VideoYouTube video by L'Impératrice 210
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Riveting and thought provoking conversation on art, culture, social media, authenticity, institutions, context collapse, politics, wealth and influence, and so much more. It’s long, but well worth a listen.youtu.beMatty Healy: Pop Culture in the 21st Century | DoomscrollYouTube video by Joshua Citarella 010
Reposted by Layne Hunter Feminist Proper Gander @dappergander.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Though Van is taking about RW trolls, this is equally true for accounts you think of as political allies: be wary of any account that is constantly making you outraged or anxious before telling you to visit their substack 39431
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Currently playing: EchoWave - Hidden Spaces “If love births in your eyes Then this is paradise” What are you listening to? #MusicSkyyoutu.beEchoWave - Hidden Spaces (Official Video)YouTube video by EchoWave 000
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Currently playing: Fin del Mundo - an indie post-rock band from Argentina, with roots in Patagonia #musicsky youtu.be/EpXIt_7uso8?...youtu.beFin del Mundo - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)YouTube video by KEXP 230
Reposted by Layne Hunter Jo @whatsjo.bsky.social · 15/11/2024[commercial for stones] are you tired of killing 2 birds with your bare fuckin hands 161141292336
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Sooo that fight last night was just a big marketing ploy for MAGA right? 000
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 15/11/2024At least we can try to capitalize on things like this for a communications strategy. “So-called godly evangelical christian leader and speaker of the house covers up child sex trafficking.” Come on. Hit ‘em hard. 000
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Currently playing: youtu.be/HsffxGyY4ck?... A song that has been my anthem since I was 17. “When you’ve seen beyond yourself then you may find peace of mind is waiting there. And the time will come when you see we’re all one and life flows on within you and without you.”youtu.beWithin You Without You (Remastered 2009)YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic 000
Reposted by Layne Hunter Chad Loder @chadloder.dev · 14/11/2024One of fascism's main tactics is to physically and mentally exhaust you. To flood the zone with outrageous bullshit, to make you bite on a dozen pump-fakes — so that when the real shot comes, you're too worn out to react. We need to pace ourselves. It's only been a week. Alert fatigue is dangerous 220101303046
Reposted by Layne Hunter Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 14/11/2024It’s extra important for your Democratic senators to hear from you right now. Email your senators and tell them to confirm as many pro-democracy judges as possible before the GOP takes control of the Senate: act.indivisible.org/sign/tell-yo... 13212101
Reposted by Layne Hunter Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 14/11/2024Our new guide for resisting Trump's agenda is here. Eight years ago, we wrote the Indivisible Guide to organizing locally to pressure Congress and block the Trump agenda. Now, we’re offering our best advice on how everyday people can organize to stop Trump 2.0: indivisible.org/guide 1081536707
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Anyone have a fiber arts starter pack? I need to balance my feed lol 320
Reposted by Layne Hunter Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 12/11/2024In a couple weeks you're all going to meet the 16-year-old trans girl who's challenge to a ban on gender-affirming medical care is being heard at SCOTUS and I'm going to need you all to 1) be loud and thankful for how badass she's being and 2) fight for her like your life depends on it 128124062997
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 13/11/2024The Martha Stewart doc was COMPELLING. She’s a complicated figure, but I respect her a lot more after watching. Lots of thoughts about how this country deals with powerful women though…everyone from rich/powerful men, government, media, and the public. 110
Reposted by Layne Hunter Tennessee Williamsburg @oakmilk.bsky.social · 12/11/2024And center-left media, unfortunately, is too often like a mandatory post-show panel discussion. 132
Reposted by Layne Hunter Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 12/11/2024Right-wing media is like improv theater, influencers on stage, performing roles based on a set of loose rules, following a loose script, collaborating towards a shared goal, doing call outs/backs w/ a shared audience who is part of the show, cheering & nudging them as the show unfolds. 27458125
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Currently playing: youtu.be/_uqhiJTRAcQ?...youtu.beRoger Fakhr - Fine Anyway (Full Album)YouTube video by Nice Guys 100
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 12/11/2024A quote that’s going to get me through: “A hero is somebody who keeps trying to do the right thing even when you know the walls are closing in.” - Heather Cox Richardsonyoutu.beJon Stewart on Trump’s Win and What’s Next w/ Heather Cox Richardson | The Weekly ShowYouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart 000
Layne Hunter @layne-hunter.bsky.social · 08/11/2024Looking to connect with people interested in: - books - community building - disability rights - public policy - education - wine - reproductive freedom - knitting - immigrant rights - music - good, kind people who see a brighter vision for tomorrow 030
