COVID Safe Campus
covidsafecampus.bsky.social
COVID Safe Campus
@covidsafecampus.bsky.social
Disabled academics and advocates with public health and policy expertise, challenging ableism and fighting for COVID safety in higher ed and beyond.

Supporting students and organizing since January 2022!

https://linktr.ee/covidsafecampus
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NEW: Fight for the Future and @covidsafecampus.bsky.social are sounding the alarm as more schools capitulate to Trump admin financial threats and quietly adopt forced unmasking policies for the fall semester.

www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2025-08...
New campaign tracks spread of campus mask bans at 60+ universities threatened by Trump admin, highlighting growing threats to student health, privacy, and free expression
As students return to colleges and universities across the country, Fight for the Future and COVID Safe Campus are launching our Campus Mask Policy Scorecard. This policy tracker closely follows the m...
www.fightforthefuture.org
August 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Time sensitive: Seeking more participants for this study!

If you are interested in sharing your experiences with Long COVID and are available for an interview this Monday, July 7, please contact the researcher ASAP

Contact info is listed in flier below.

Please signal boost!
One of our team members is looking for people with Long COVID to interview for their dissertation research! To participate, contact them at the info below.

Feel free to repost and share with others!
July 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
We're preparing for another year of our Campus Ambassador Program and we invite all current students interested in disability justice and COVID safety advocacy to apply!

Apply to join the program by June 6, 2025 at 11:59pm PT covidsafecampus.org/ambassadors

Please share and spread the word!
May 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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We're working with @covidsafecampus.bsky.social to track campus mask bans and amplify strong opposition at every level. You can use our Campus Mask Policy Scorecard to stay up to date on policies, submit data, and take action: StopCampusMaskBans.com.
Stop Campus Mask Bans
StopCampusMaskBans.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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By creating a chilling effect on masking and ample opportunities for harassment and profiling, mask bans gravely escalate the life-threatening impacts of police violence, doxxing, #COVID, and #LongCOVID. They have no place on college campuses. StopCampusMaskBans.com
Stop Campus Mask Bans
StopCampusMaskBans.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Mask bans are a tactic of #surveillance and control. Not only do they infringe upon people’s rights to health, safety, #privacy, and #accessibility, they cause disproportionate harm to racially marginalized + #disabled people. thesicktimes.org/2024/09/03/p...
“Perfect storm” of criminalization: Analyzing mask bans - The Sick Times
While the conversation around mask bans has focused on new laws and bills, 21 states and many municipalities have laws banning masks and/or disguises in different settings, which is more than other or...
thesicktimes.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Last month, the Trump admin added fuel to the fire, issuing letters to Columbia & Harvard demanding campus #maskbans. Columbia capitulated, continuing their disastrous strategy of attacking #Palestine solidarity mvmts at the expense of everyone’s health & privacy www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Caving to Trump's demands, Columbia University says it will ban mask-wearing
Enforcing such an order while allowing exceptions for health can be a dicey matter.
www.motherjones.com
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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It’s no secret that universities have cracked down on student speech, sacrificing campus safety & fundamental rights to quash protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. In response to April 2024 encampments, a renewed tactic of suppression emerged: the campus mask ban
www.aclu.org/news/privacy...
States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters | ACLU
In today’s world of constant surveillance, people protesting should have the right to wear a mask
www.aclu.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST:
Do you know of any schools that ban masks or force mask removal for "ID checks" or any other reason?

Take 5 minutes to report any campus mask restrictions/bans: tinyurl.com/ReportCampus...

Every submission helps advocates track and oppose these policies!

More info below.
March 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
PLEASE SIGNAL BOOST:
Do you know of any schools that ban masks or force mask removal for "ID checks" or any other reason?

Take 5 minutes to report any campus mask restrictions/bans: tinyurl.com/ReportCampus...

Every submission helps advocates track and oppose these policies!

More info below.
March 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
URGENT: NY Gov. is pushing harder for mask ban
Take action, see thread

The criminalization of masks is antithetical to public health & community safety. Mask bans disproportionately harm the most marginalized people, especially racially marginalized & disabled people.

www.nyclu.org/press-releas...
Nearly 100 Organizations Demand New York Lawmakers Reject a State Mask Ban - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
March 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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"We're appalled by the claim that banning masks is in service of Jewish safety...Mask bans—exemption or not—discriminate against anyone who cannot afford to get sick, and they advance a broader anti-democratic effort to criminalize protest.”
- JFREJer @levin.bsky.social
www.nyclu.org/press-releas...
Nearly 100 Organizations Demand New York Lawmakers Reject a State Mask Ban - NYCLU
www.nyclu.org
January 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Speak out against a mask ban in NY!

Our Action Toolkit has actions to take and key people to contact with their contact info.

Action Toolkit at: covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny

Please spread the word! Thank you for taking action!

#NoNYMaskBan
COVID Advocacy NY - Stop Mask Ban NY Action Toolkit
covidadvocacyny.org
October 9, 2024 at 2:19 AM
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Important: When calling government officials about mask bans, specify "any law that would criminalize masking, whether as an enhancement or a ban."

(Many lawmakers don't consider current versions "bans" despite restricting mask use.)

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March 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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🚨 URGENT: Governor Hochul is pushing a last-minute mask ban into the budget. Everyone needs to call her today and tell her you oppose any criminalization of masks in New York.

☎️ Call: 518-474-8390
📠 Fax: 518-474-1513
#NoNYMaskBan (1/4)
March 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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We’ll say it again: Criminalizing masks does not make New Yorkers safer.

In reality, it puts our health at risk, opens the floodgates for racist enforcement, threatens to exile some people with disabilities from society, and undermines protections for protestors.
NEW: New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is reviving her push to ban masks and is urging New York State lawmakers to include a mask ban in the upcoming state budget.

This move endangers public health and threatens civil liberties.
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Gov Hochul is attempting again to ban masks in NY.

Please call Governor Hochul and your NY State Senator and Assemblymember and urge them not to ban masks!

More info: covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny

#NoNYMaskBan #StopMaskBans

gothamist.com/news/gov-hoc...
Gov. Hochul is pushing a last-minute subway mask ban in state budget talks
The governor has expressed support for restrictions in protest settings, while many protesters say they need to conceal their identities to avoid retribution.
gothamist.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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NEW: New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is reviving her push to ban masks and is urging New York State lawmakers to include a mask ban in the upcoming state budget.

This move endangers public health and threatens civil liberties.
March 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Colleagues at universities and colleges: Please share widely and assist with this policy surveillance project!

tinyurl.com/ReportCampusMaskBans

#EpiSky #PublicHealth #COVID #Advocacy #Academia
March 14, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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Recently I went to the state capital to testify against a mask ban bill in Maryland. As we await updates, I hope this is educational to hear if you’re new to the topic or encourages you to speak out in the future.

It's not over until it's over everywhere. Nobody is free until all of us are free.
March 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
NEW: CSC is launching a policy report form to track campus mask bans and restrictions being proposed or implemented at universities/colleges across the US.

If you care about pandemics, privacy, protests, and Palestine, help us spread the word and track these policies.

tinyurl.com/ReportCampus...
March 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Please help us fundraise to allow our programs to continue and thrive!
Most of our support comes from small dollar donations - everything helps! ❤️

The work we do to materially support students & our communities is not possible without funding. We are still $24,100 away from our Jan 31 goal.
We still have a long way to go before meeting our funding needs for spring semester (Jan-May/June) - check out these slides and links in bio to find out multiple ways you can help and please share!

Fundraiser links below
Donate: Donorbox.org/fundCSC2025
Shop merch: Bonfire.com/store/covidsafecampus
January 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
We still have a long way to go before meeting our funding needs for spring semester (Jan-May/June) - check out these slides and links in bio to find out multiple ways you can help and please share!

Fundraiser links below
Donate: Donorbox.org/fundCSC2025
Shop merch: Bonfire.com/store/covidsafecampus
December 30, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Just launched: Shop COVID cautious merch while directly supporting our advocacy and mutual aid initiatives!

bonfire.com/store/covidsafecampus

Proceeds from all purchases help raise funds to sustain CSC's work.

You can also make donations directly at: covidsafecampus.org/donate
December 24, 2024 at 4:25 AM
This #GivingTuesday we need your help fundraising to continue our work and expand our capacity in 2025. Please share and consider donating today at: donorbox.org/fundCSC2025
December 3, 2024 at 1:54 PM