'From the moment he showed up at the hospital with his daughter turning blue, his case reveals the ways the criminal justice system can fail people with diagnoses like autism.' Robert Roberson would be the first person in the US executed in a 'shaken baby' case.'From the moment he showed up at the hospital with his daughter turning blue, his case reveals the ways the criminal justice system can fail people with diagnoses like autism.' Robert Roberson would be the first person in the US executed in a 'shaken baby' case.
He was convicted in his daughter’s death. Those who believe he’s innocent argue his diagnosis helps explain how he ended up facing execution.
My one quibble is that Dr Nerdlove says it's been 2 generations since women needed a man to sign off on them getting a bank account. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was passed in 1974, it turns 50 this year. Young Gen X were the first ones who never knew a US without it.
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Every man she dates treats her like a therapist or secretary. She has needs and would like support too. How can she get men to see her as a person?
Great news: The FDA has approved a nasal spray influenza vaccine that can be self administered. It is the first influenza vaccine does not need to be administered by a health care provider. More accessible options like this are much needed to improve vaccination rates. www.fda.gov/news-events/...
PSA: if you’re in the US and eligible to vote but need ID, you can get logistical and financial help from Vote Riders. If you’re a resident but aren’t eligible to vote (eg citizenship, felony conviction) they can refer you to another organization. www.voteriders.org
i really appreciate it every time someone else brings this up because i often feel like the only person who cares
health insurance should cover your teeth and eyes by default and it’s FUCKING ABSURD that it doesn’t
Do I need to post Knife Hand Guy again? Seems like a good time to post Knife Hand Guy, a real dude who lived in Italy in the 6th century? www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/m...
Whenever any sort of trans person starts arguing for some kind of means test for transness as if there's some kind of magic transgender bus that can only fit so many people and we gotta keep a seat open for our bestie, all I can think is how very badly they understand trans history.