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Alexa Heinrich (she/her)

@alexaheinrich.bsky.social

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Social media strategist and accessibility advocate. Creator of Accessible Social. Wealthy dragonfruit farmer in the Sims. TheRealAlexa.com/hello https://accessible-social.com/

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · Mar 28

Because there is so much information packed onto the Accessible Social website, I made a "quick guide" page for it not that long ago. It's basically a bullet point version of the site for quick guidance and easy reference when needed. We love convenience here!

#Accessibility #SocialMedia #Digital

Quick Guide

A brief summary of accessible best practices for social media content.

www.accessible-social.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 11h

Everyone in that group chat should never hold a position with even the smallest bit of power ever again. Disgusting excuses for humans.

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 1d

When you mess with one Chicagoan, you mess with all of them.

Chicago Is Organizing for All

Everyday Chicagoans are proving to be the first line of defense against the federal incursion into their city.

www.chicagomag.com

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 3d

The end of federal enforcement of special ed laws. Some states - including MN - will likely be ok. But a lot of disabled kids in a lot of states are going to lose the education that federal law and decades of jurisprudence say they are owed.

Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says

The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

www.usatoday.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 3d

I think I’ve read this book before, but she hid in an attic in that one.

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid, one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before t...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 5d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognise courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist. Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent…”

Nobel Peace Prize 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transi...

www.nobelprize.org

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Luke Steuber @lukesteuber.com · 7d

Why are we still paying Jared Leto to do things, I thought we learned our lesson about that

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 5d

About to have the best sleep ever. Freshly laundered bed linens, clean pajamas, shaved legs, and my usual sleep aid. Gonna sleep forever. 😴

Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 6d

Chicago makes me so hopeful. She stands tall even in the worst situations and knows how to take a punch.

Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 6d

SAME. Got my flu and COVID shots as soon as they were available.

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 6d

Damn right it is!

Chicago named best big city in US for 9th straight year: survey

For the ninth year in a row, Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the United States by the Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards.

www.fox32chicago.com

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mady castigan✨ 🏳️‍⚧️ @madycast.com · 7d

Yes. EVERY single CA trans rights bill passed the legislature with a veto-proof majority, considering zero Dems voted no.

So if Newsom vetoes them, the fight isn't over--you can then pressure your CA reps to override them!

Hi I’m Elon Sucks 🏳️‍⚧️ @elonisugly.bsky.social · 7d

Is it possible for California legislator to override the veto’s. They have a super majority in the state.

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 7d

And for anyone curious, my Wellbutrin prescription is what started making my hair fall out. I’m part of the lucky 1% who experience that side effect. 🫠

Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 7d

Well, it’s a year later and I have more hair than I know what to do with most days (by my standards)! Thanks to a combination of adjusting my meds, wearing a silk bonnet to bed, and changing some of the products I use in my hair, it’s stronger, shinier, and just a smidge out of control sometimes. 😂

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 7d

On October 5th last year, I buzzed my entire head down to the skin after growing out the top for two years. It was kind of a bummer, but I was losing my hair and decided it needed a hard reset.

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Meg @prayingmantis.bsky.social · 8d

I am so glad Paul Vallas isn't mayor of Chicago right now I am so glad Paul Vallas isn't mayor of Chicago right now I am so glad Paul Vallas isn't mayor of Chicago right now I am so glad Paul Vallas isn't mayor of Chicago right now I am so glad Paul Vallas isn't mayor of Chicago right now I am so gl

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 8d

NEW: Pair of lawsuits challenging Trump's targeting of Chicago get first hearings.

The lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's military deployment efforts and harsh treatment of protesters and journalists. More hearings are set for later this week.

Tonight, at Law Dork:

Pair of lawsuits challenging Trump's targeting of Chicago get first hearings

The lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's military deployment efforts and harsh treatment of protesters and journalists. More hearings are set for later this week.

www.lawdork.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 8d

I said what I said.

Completely blacked out image with a single small icon in the upper left corner indicating that the image is broken or did not load properly. There is text next to the icon that would normally be the image's alt text if it were added. The text reads, "You may as well post this if you’re not going to write alt text for the images you share on social media."

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Connor [REDACTED] @connorredacted.bsky.social · 9d

"The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command."

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 9d

It’s amazing how many people seem to operate under the delusion that every social media post—even the most mundane—should somehow magically consider every possible opinion, perspective, scenario, and nuance.

THAT’S NOT HOW REALITY WORKS.

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 9d

As a millennial, I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t know that MARNIE HAD MARRIED KALABAR’S SON.

Former Disney Halloweentown Costars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz Are Married: All the Details! (Exclusive)

Former 'Halloweentown II' costars Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz celebrated their love with a 'dream come true' wedding on April 19, at the Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo, California. The pair s...

people.com

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Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 9d

God I cannot wait until our house is done and we're living in a single-story home again. The amount of yelling we do every day just to figure out where someone is in the rental is slowly driving me mad. 😅

Alexa Heinrich (she/her) @alexaheinrich.bsky.social · 9d

I hope the modern-day versions of the Oversteegen sisters are already hard at work somewhere.

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jon rosenburger @jonrosenberg.bsky.social · 12d

This is still true and the mods would do well to remember it

jon rosenburger @jonrosenberg.bsky.social · Dec 9

The only reason Bluesky exists in the form it does today is through the efforts of an entire community of trans shitposters. They are the bedrock foundation of this place and Bluesky needs to acknowledge that and take special measures to protect them. This is the very least Bluesky owes trans folks.

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · Dec 9

Which is why Bluesky needs to yeet Jesse Singal out of here. And to yeet JKR on sight when she brings her hate brigade over here. It should be non-negotiable.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 9d

As bad as this headline is, the details are worse. Russel Vought is trying to roll back SS for the elderly, the disabled, the widowed and orphaned and FURTHER cut food stamps. Make sure to read and share this gift link: wapo.st/4qa8yoq

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