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Casey Doherty
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Disability policy analyst @americanprogress.bsky.social by day, disability studies PhD student by night, disabled activist by later night.
ME/Long Covid/Lyme/MCAS/etc.
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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · Nov 25
I’m here! I work in disability policy and am a disability studies PhD student. This account will be all things disability policy & research, pandemic mitigation measures, Long COVID/ME advocacy, reproductive justice, and more. And cats! Can’t forget cats.
A group of people outside at a protest, some standing and some with mobility aids like wheelchairs, holding signs that read “Fund Long COVID & ME/CFS Care” and “Biden and Congress: Fully Fund Pandemic Plans.” Many of the protesters are wearing red shirts that read “Still Sick Still Fighting.” Two protesters hold signs that look like tombstones. They read “Dead From Pharma Greed” and “ME/CFS Neglect Kills Us.”
caseydoherty.bsky.social
I’m honored to be quoted with @seemiaroll.bsky.social in a new congressional letter led by Senators Warren and Duckworth on how the Dept. of Labor is harming disabled people.

Read the letter here:
www.duckworth.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.duckworth.senate.gov
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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sesmith.lol
First of all, felons should not be disenfranchised at all, full stop, second of all, it is wild to have restoration of voting rights contingent on a governor's approval.
Virginia's tough rules for felons to regain their voting rights could soon be changing
Virginia is one of just a few states where only the governor can restore voting rights for people with felony convictions. But Virginia's rules may soon be changing.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
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theatlantic.com The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 1d
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?

Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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momsrising.org
50 years ago, Congress passed IDEA to end the exclusion of disabled kids from public schools. Today, that promise is under threat from inadequate funding & policy rollbacks. https://action.momsrising.org/survey/Disability_story_collection/?source=bsky.mr @americanprogress.bsky.social #IDEA50 #MomSky
"The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) turns 50 this year." IDEA ensures disabled students receive education
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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vashetc.bsky.social
Because of the ice raids, I haven’t been able to find a caregiver through medicaid since June. For three days a week I have to hire one from a company, and it cost $39.50 an hour. I owe $898 from my last bill and I’m struggling. If youd like to donate I would appreciate it ❤️
Donate to Critical Healthcare Support for Victoria, organized by Vee Copeland
Hello everyone, My name is Victoria and thank you for checking out my gofundme.… Vee Copeland needs your support for Critical Healthcare Support for Victoria
www.gofundme.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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markharris.bsky.social
In this tough and moving essay, Caroline Kennedy's 35-year-old daughter Tatiana Schlossberg reveals that she is terminally ill with leukemia. She has some choice words about how her cousin Bobby has made the limited time she has left worse. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
A Battle with My Blood
When I was diagnosed with leukemia, my first thought was that this couldn’t be happening to me, to my family.
www.newyorker.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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kylegriffin1.bsky.social
BREAKING: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress — effective January 5, 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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exceedhergrasp1.bsky.social
People with #MECFS, and many with #LongCOVID experience post-exertional malaise: a flare of symptoms after activity. The response is disproportionate to the activity and can lead to permanent drops in functional capacity.

www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/s0025-6196(23)00402-0/fulltext
Diagnosis and Management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic neurologic disease often preceded by infection. There has been increased interest in ME/CFS recently because of its significant...
www.mayoclinicproceedings.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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julialmv.bsky.social
We are up to 688 LoCITT participants!

If we could enroll all 1,000 participants within a month of launch (by 11/30), it would send a powerful message about the demand for remote Long COVID clinical trials.

We appreciate the community's help to spread the word:
longcovid.scripps.edu/locitt-t/?ut...
LoCITT-T - Long COVID Treatment Trial
The Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is investigating the efficacy of repurposing this drug to treat Long COVID.
longcovid.scripps.edu
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Thank you for joining us for #IDEA50 this week! Remember: IDEA is a civil rights law. Protect it. Celebrate it. Fund it. #IDEA50

www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action
Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the u...
www.americanprogress.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Before IDEA, more than 1.8 million disabled children were denied education altogether. The Trump administration plans to allow history to repeat itself. #IDEA50
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
IDEA provides planning and services to disabled students to help them transition from school to work, college, and community life. Protect IDEA’s promise for the next generation. #IDEA50

www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action
Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the u...
www.americanprogress.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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betsyladyzhets.bsky.social
Today @thesicktimes.org: big story from @spichaksimon.bsky.social examining exercise trials for Long COVID. His analysis found that, among LC exercise trials registered on clinicaltrials.gov, less than 20% even *mention* PEM in their trial registration. thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times
An analysis by The Sick Times find that less than 15% of Long COVID clinical trials testing the benefits of exercise or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation measured post-exertional malaise, according to th...
thesicktimes.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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spichaksimon.bsky.social
Four in five exercise trials of Long COVID don't even mention post-exertional malaise anywhere in the trial registration.

Latest for @thesicktimes.org diving into the problems with these trials.

thesicktimes.org/2025/11/21/l...
Less than 20% of Long COVID trials involving exercise even mention post-exertional malaise - The Sick Times
An analysis by The Sick Times find that less than 15% of Long COVID clinical trials testing the benefits of exercise or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation measured post-exertional malaise, according to th...
thesicktimes.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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disabilitylab.bsky.social
Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects today and every day! @CrushColonialism.bsky.social, tinyurl.com/DisabilityProjectTLC, @FDMORG.bsky.social, and us at @DisabilityLab.bsky.social, are great places to start! Disabled Trans people deserve to thrive now.
Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects Pt. 1” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the “Crushing Colonialism” logo for the “Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-led org elevating Indigenous creators & storytellers,” and the username “@CrushColonialism.bsky.social.” Next is the “Disability Project at Transgender Law Center,” a “Disabled-Trans-led org magnifying the collective power of the disability community,” as well as their logo and website “tinyurl.com/DisProjTLC.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “4.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Support Disabled-Trans & Two-Spirit-Led Projects Pt. 2” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is “Foundations for Divergent Minds,” their logo, username “@FDMORG.bsky.social,” and description “Disabled-Trans-led org advancing equality for neurodivergent people.” Below is “Disability Culture Lab,” their logo, username “@DisabilityLab.bsky.social,” and description “Disabled-Trans-led org shifting narratives on disability from fear & pity to solidarity & liberation.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “5.” Over a blue background, white capitalized text reads “Disabled Trans people deserve to thrive now.” Above the text is a white geometric shape made up of circles, semicircles, and quarter circles, and pink geometric line shapes. Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and below the logo are the pink and white shapes but with the pink shapes first on the left, and then the white shape. In the bottom right corner is the page number “6.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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disabilitylab.bsky.social
Visit TransRemembrance.org to submit stories about Trans people who have passed and to honor Trans lives lost, and follow @transequality.bsky.social.
Trans Remembrance Project
TransRemembrance.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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disabilitylab.bsky.social
Help Trans people thrive by donating to ForTheGworls.com, @theokraproject.bsky.social , and @translifeline.org.
FOR THE GWORLS
ForTheGworls.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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disabilitylab.bsky.social
Today, we call attention to the deep harm done to the Disabled Trans community every day, as well as the strength of Trans resilience. We must fight for Trans survival, Trans joy, and Trans community. Fight for the Trans people in your community, and donate to Trans people and organizations!
Over a blue background, white capitalized text reads “We must fight for Trans survival, Trans joy, and Trans community.” Above the text is a white geometric shape made up of circles, semicircles, and quarter circles, and pink geometric line shapes. Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and below the logo are the pink and white shapes but with the pink shapes first on the left, and then the white shape. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Give Them Their Flowers” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the Advocates for Trans Equality logo, and the subheader reads “Advocates for Trans Equality: Trans Remembrance Project” in yellow. Underneath is the link to the project at TransRemembrance.org. The description text reads “Visit TransRemembrance.org to submit stories about Trans people who have passed, and to honor Trans lives lost.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “2.” Over a blue background, there is a top and bottom border made up of white and pink geometric shapes. Underneath the top border, the header reads “Help Trans People Thrive” with a chevron shape pointing to the header text. Below is the “FOR THE GWORLS” logo for “Fundraisers for Black Trans people,” and the website “ForTheGworls.com” Next is the “The Okra Project” logo for “Mutual aid for Black Trans people,” and the username “@TheOkraProject.bsky.social.” Lastly is the “Trans Lifeline” logo for “Peer support & [a] crisis hotline,” and the username “@TransLifeline.org.” Below the text is the white Disability Culture Lab logo, and then the bottom border. In the bottom right corner, the center of the white geometric shape that is part of the border has the page number “3.”
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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seemiaroll.bsky.social
This may be one of the best videos DJI has commissioned. Thank you Xiomara and @elenahung.bsky.social for being willing to share your story. The IDEA is essential for disabled kids futures . We must protect and increase its funding. #IDEA50
americanprogress.bsky.social Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 5d
For 50 years, IDEA has helped disabled children get the education they need to dream big about their future. With more than $38 billion gap in IDEA funding, elected officials must protect and strengthen IDEA to ensure students continue to get the services they need. #IDEA50
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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americanprogress.bsky.social
For 50 years, IDEA has helped disabled children get the education they need to dream big about their future. With more than $38 billion gap in IDEA funding, elected officials must protect and strengthen IDEA to ensure students continue to get the services they need. #IDEA50
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Protecting IDEA and Medicaid funding is essential to ensuring timely identification of students with disabilities and evaluating them for necessary services. #IDEA50
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Every child deserves the chance to grow and thrive from birth. IDEA makes that possible through early intervention and family support. #IDEA50
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Fifty years ago, Congress passed the IDEA to end the exclusion of disabled children from public schools. Today, that promise is under threat from inadequate funding and policy rollbacks. #IDEA50
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
caseydoherty.bsky.social
Thank you @elenahung.bsky.social and Xiomara for sharing the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for its future. #IDEA50

www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families
Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for the future.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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kennedyandara.bsky.social
First Jobs Day since the shutdown, and @saraestep.bsky.social and I are here with the latest analysis of today's data and how job seekers are struggling in Trump's economy. ⬇️
www.americanprogress.org/article/in-a...
In a Stagnating Job Market, Job Seekers Are Struggling To Find Opportunities
Delayed September 2025 jobs data release reveals the hardships of finding a job in Trump’s economy, especially for people of color.
www.americanprogress.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM