Amanda Wallwin
@wallwin.bsky.social
Recovering state legislative staffer, fighter for justice, mom, school board member, abortion advocate, bisexual shitposter, #actuallyautistic, Jeopardy champ.
All these things are not without their meanings. 🐋
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🏡 in Hudson Valley, ❤️ in Chicago
All these things are not without their meanings. 🐋
she/they
🏡 in Hudson Valley, ❤️ in Chicago
Pinned
There is no ethical way to research what “causes” autism. It’s an inherently eugenicist project. The only practical application for such research is eliminating #autistic people.
One of, if not *the* main cause of autism is autistic people having kids. Research into the cause of autism is part of a eugenic project to keep autistic people from having families so there won’t be any more of us.
for the love of god please don’t like this and encourage him to
With Tilt-a-Whirl's and Merry Go's, and carnivals of Faygo
We're just tryna tell you all about the light, right?
Now all the Joker Cards have fallen with spectacular array,
So when The Wraith is calling, walk into The Light.
We're just tryna tell you all about the light, right?
Now all the Joker Cards have fallen with spectacular array,
So when The Wraith is calling, walk into The Light.
November 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
for the love of god please don’t like this and encourage him to
rock over london
rock on chicago
wheaties the breakfast of champions
rock on chicago
wheaties the breakfast of champions
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
rock over london
rock on chicago
wheaties the breakfast of champions
rock on chicago
wheaties the breakfast of champions
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There is no pain
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
There is no pain
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
You are receding
A distant ship's smoke on the horizon
You are only coming through in waves
Your lips move but I can't hear what you're saying
and the embers never fade
in the city by the lake
the place where you were born
in the city by the lake
the place where you were born
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
and the embers never fade
in the city by the lake
the place where you were born
in the city by the lake
the place where you were born
what i need is a good defense
cause im feeling like a criminal
and i need to be redeemed against the one i’ve sinned against
because he’s all i ever knew of love
cause im feeling like a criminal
and i need to be redeemed against the one i’ve sinned against
because he’s all i ever knew of love
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
what i need is a good defense
cause im feeling like a criminal
and i need to be redeemed against the one i’ve sinned against
because he’s all i ever knew of love
cause im feeling like a criminal
and i need to be redeemed against the one i’ve sinned against
because he’s all i ever knew of love
and maybe
you’re gonna be the one that saves me
cause after all
you’re my wonderwall
you’re gonna be the one that saves me
cause after all
you’re my wonderwall
November 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
and maybe
you’re gonna be the one that saves me
cause after all
you’re my wonderwall
you’re gonna be the one that saves me
cause after all
you’re my wonderwall
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What are the pros/cons to an Olympic swimmer of holding in their farts?
November 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What are the pros/cons to an Olympic swimmer of holding in their farts?
One of, if not *the* main cause of autism is autistic people having kids. Research into the cause of autism is part of a eugenic project to keep autistic people from having families so there won’t be any more of us.
There is no ethical way to research what “causes” autism. It’s an inherently eugenicist project. The only practical application for such research is eliminating #autistic people.
November 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
One of, if not *the* main cause of autism is autistic people having kids. Research into the cause of autism is part of a eugenic project to keep autistic people from having families so there won’t be any more of us.
Reposted by Amanda Wallwin
There is no ethical way to research what “causes” autism. It’s an inherently eugenicist project. The only practical application for such research is eliminating #autistic people.
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
There is no ethical way to research what “causes” autism. It’s an inherently eugenicist project. The only practical application for such research is eliminating #autistic people.
Reposted by Amanda Wallwin
NEW YORK CITY: all out call to canal street & Lafayette as of 12:26 pm, 11/22 — ICE made arrests, fears they might return.
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
NEW YORK CITY: all out call to canal street & Lafayette as of 12:26 pm, 11/22 — ICE made arrests, fears they might return.
Make them *be* the weird chair!
It's almost Thanksgiving! Got an ICE member coming for dinner at your house? No you don't! Can't stop them because you're not the one hosting? No problem. You can shun them, mock them, shame them, cough in their food. They get the weird chair. No weird chair? Make a weird chair.
November 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Make them *be* the weird chair!
holy shiiiit
Representative Nydia Velázquez, a Democratic trailblazer who was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, said on Thursday that she would not seek re-election in 2026 at the completion of her 16th term.
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
holy shiiiit
FUCK THIS
The CDC’s website now says: The claim "vaccines do not cause autism" is not an evidence-based claim because studies have not ruled out the possibility that infant vaccines cause autism.
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
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Autism and Vaccines
Answers to common questions about vaccine safety and autism.
www.cdc.gov
November 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
FUCK THIS
i’m a grown adult who ate too much fast food for lunch, got dehydrated and then had an existential crisis until i had a glass of water
how are you doing?
how are you doing?
November 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
i’m a grown adult who ate too much fast food for lunch, got dehydrated and then had an existential crisis until i had a glass of water
how are you doing?
how are you doing?
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I hope men understand that it is very very rare for anyone who is not a woman’s lover, close friend, or relative to stand up for her when another man insults her in a room of other men. It is incredibly unusual. They may not join in the bullying, but they’re unwilling to step in to stop it.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I hope men understand that it is very very rare for anyone who is not a woman’s lover, close friend, or relative to stand up for her when another man insults her in a room of other men. It is incredibly unusual. They may not join in the bullying, but they’re unwilling to step in to stop it.
how long until olivia nuzzi is dating andrew cuomo?
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
how long until olivia nuzzi is dating andrew cuomo?
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Not to yuck peoples yum but if they can let Patton Oswalt back in for doing the exact same damn thing then they can also reinstate Link.
First off, my suspension has ended. Got a little harsh with a post a few days ago but I didn’t have my feet on the ground and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. Will try to be more chipper. Knock on wood!
November 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Not to yuck peoples yum but if they can let Patton Oswalt back in for doing the exact same damn thing then they can also reinstate Link.
this belongs in an anonymous livejournal
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
this belongs in an anonymous livejournal
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obviously if you know anything significant about the NYT handling of that reporter’s relationship with Epstein, i’d be down to hear all about it. signal in bio. anonymity offered.
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
obviously if you know anything significant about the NYT handling of that reporter’s relationship with Epstein, i’d be down to hear all about it. signal in bio. anonymity offered.
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Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Hey so “underage girls” are…children. The word you’re looking for is children. They’re not like, women-in-waiting or women-lite or whatever. They’re children. I think some of you are very uncomfortable with what that means for you but it is still true.
Former legislative staffer and current autistic here. This is all very good advice! Calls really do matter, but all you need to do is demonstrate that you’re a constituent, name the issue that you’re calling about and give it a thumbs up or thumbs down.
Tips for Autistics to shake phone anxiety & call reps:
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Former legislative staffer and current autistic here. This is all very good advice! Calls really do matter, but all you need to do is demonstrate that you’re a constituent, name the issue that you’re calling about and give it a thumbs up or thumbs down.
Reposted by Amanda Wallwin
Tips for Autistics to shake phone anxiety & call reps:
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
February 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Tips for Autistics to shake phone anxiety & call reps:
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
1) Body double, live or virtual. Have a friend call!
2) Have a written script! it's ok to sound like you're reading directly from it. You don't need to mask, but you DO need to be clear
3) Have 1-3 SPECIFIC issues to address. Ex: DOE & RFK!
And, what, all of this was so people could get on airplanes at thanksgiving, a thing NO ONE actually wants to do?
Dems had the opportunity to provide cover for every American who wanted to avoid their family at Thanksgiving but instead…
Dems had the opportunity to provide cover for every American who wanted to avoid their family at Thanksgiving but instead…
November 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
And, what, all of this was so people could get on airplanes at thanksgiving, a thing NO ONE actually wants to do?
Dems had the opportunity to provide cover for every American who wanted to avoid their family at Thanksgiving but instead…
Dems had the opportunity to provide cover for every American who wanted to avoid their family at Thanksgiving but instead…