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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

I’m actually fine with that sort of overwhelm, what are the foods I ask for research purposes

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

It’s the thing you call ‘Apple crisp’, with cheddar in it.
Also, hi :)

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

I unironically love Waffle House and may never get to go back because of fascism

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

No, I’m not posting about the news right now, why do you ask.

Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

Today, I learned that CHEDDAR APPLE CRUMBLE is a real thing. A real thing that people in the United States really eat.

I found the right spell, sorry recipe, and have managed to recreate CHEDDAR APPLE CRUMBLE.

America, you can rest now. You’ve done enough. This is enough. Thank you and goodnight.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 1d

Today, I learned that CHEDDAR APPLE CRUMBLE is a real thing. A real thing that people in the United States really eat.

I found the right spell, sorry recipe, and have managed to recreate CHEDDAR APPLE CRUMBLE.

America, you can rest now. You’ve done enough. This is enough. Thank you and goodnight.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

Autism doesn't need to be cured, because neurodivergence is not a disease.
New essay: open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...

Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.

Penny Red | Laurie Penny | Substack

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

Hey. It’s my birthday. If you’d like to make my day, you could sign up as a paid subscriber to my substack. I’m building back up after a couple of years of burnout, and I’m excited to be back writing- and your support would mean a lot.

lauriepenny.substack.com

Laurie Penny's blog. Politics, pop culture, gender and power. Click to read Penny Red, by Laurie Penny, a Substack publication.

lauriepenny.substack.com

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

This is not the first time the far right has declared war on autism.
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.

open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...

Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you. Again, with respect, there’s a lot about my career that you don’t seem to understand. Obviously, I don’t have the same high support needs as someone who is non-speaking. But what sort of approach should I be taking?

Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 17d

I don’t want to be rude- it sounds like your son’s condition is very disabling, and that must be hard for the whole family.

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Wool-Encased Tea Addict @passeriform.bsky.social · 17d

"Non-conformity is the opposite of fascism, and the backlash against autistic identity is already building beyond the ranks of the far right - a swelling social animus against the sheer number of autistic people now daring to describe our lives without apology."

Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

This is not the first time the far right has declared war on autism.
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.

open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...

Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 17d

With respect, there’s a lot you don’t know about my life, and I’d thank you not to make assumptions.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 17d

I’m sorry, what comorbidity?

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 17d

I’m neither self-diagnosed nor mildly affected.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

Thank you. I’m not sure I’m making that much of a difference, but I’ll keep trying.

Penny Red | Laurie Penny | Substack

Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

Hey. It’s my birthday. If you’d like to make my day, you could sign up as a paid subscriber to my substack. I’m building back up after a couple of years of burnout, and I’m excited to be back writing- and your support would mean a lot.

lauriepenny.substack.com

Laurie Penny's blog. Politics, pop culture, gender and power. Click to read Penny Red, by Laurie Penny, a Substack publication.

lauriepenny.substack.com

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

This is not the first time the far right has declared war on autism.
I will be joining, on the side of autism, and you should too.

open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...

Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

‘Burn the list.’

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

YES I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · 18d

Autism doesn't need to be cured, because neurodivergence is not a disease.
New essay: open.substack.com/pub/lauriepe...

Autistic people don't need a cure, because neurodivergence is not a disease. Eat all the Tylenol you want.

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Laurie Penny @pennyred.bsky.social · Sep 15

By whom?