Autism is: fine, common, normal The problem is a world where only some brains are valuable/able to succeed. If we are concerned about Autism as a "problem," there are real tangible things we could be doing to make the world better for everyone instead of pretending we can prevent neurodiversity.

I truly do not care what causes autism unless learning that information can be used to support already existing autistic people live easier and more fulfilling lives

the pentagon pizza report is indicating the dominos and papa johns locations near the pentagon are seeing a surge in traffic, suggesting an imminent military operation because we live in this kind of world.

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com The Trump administration’s autism project “is built on the premise that an autism diagnosis is a terrible tragedy and that scientists and doctors have failed,” Roy Grinker, a cultural anthropologist and the father of an autistic child, says. “But science has not failed.”

See also: autistics

The thing about being neurodivergent is that I Like It. What I don’t like is that the world imposes numerous taxes on me for being like this. I don’t view it as a Me problem.

THIS. Every time I have needed to find obscure info for my books, like about antique typewriters or elevators, an autistic person with a Youtube channel or a website that looks like its from 2002 saved the day.

I know antifa isn't a real organization because I don't get 40 texts a week from them asking for donations.

I have taken the Tylenol that was in the medicine cabinet and which they think probably is the reason you like trains forgive me but that’s bullshit you got autism from your dad

These autistic people, these autistic- lemme tell ya. They got the biggest collections. The most beautiful collections. Pogs. Transformers. The Transformers they have now. Truly. But they told me-they told me not to say this. We can use them as computers, did you know that? Mentats, they call em

People should really stop being afraid of autism and give it a try. It's pretty great!

Wait this came in the mail today and it's already illegal?

Autism does not need to be cured Ableism does The end

these fucking people must really hate autistic people because they are turning medical science upside-down in the hopes of eliminating them

joining the war on autism on the side of autism

Autistic and neurodivergent people deserve far better than a government looking to prevent their existence, let alone one that will invent fictitious ways to do so that puts everyone in danger

The @washingtonpost.com story on Tylenol & autism leaves out a MAJOR 2.5M sibling-controlled study of children in Denmark, which "found no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

AUTISM ANNOUNCEMENT: “This is the wrong kind of spoon. It is not a good spoon. The bowl shape is all wrong.”

Being told my entire existence is "entirely preventable" does not make me more comfortable. It sounds like a threat.

Fuck, and I mean this from the bottom of my neurodivergent heart, Trump

Had to spend the whole day at our office in DC and got done just in time for this autism press conference bullshit. I'm tired.

Today is a great day to celebrate autistic joy and that's all that I have to say about that.

It’s not lazy to rest. It’s not wrong to prioritize your health and well being. Capitalism and ableism have trained us to view slowing down as a failure. We treat disabled people, children and the elderly as expendable. We assign worth based on productivity. It’s wrong. We all have value.

Here's a good opportunity for autistics to be allies as we prepare for our time as targets next week.

Best use instructions ever.

"autism is totally out of control" he has misunderstood the situation which is actually that AUTISTICS ARE UNGOVERNABLE

Important point. Charlie Kirk now receives a lot of praise for engaging in debates, but the reality is he did so in bad faith. He was a demagogue chasing the next viral clip. That is not "debate", and it is telling about the state of democracy that so many people can't see the difference.

A producer told me once she has to warn young crewmembers to avoid being alone with Aykroyd. "Not because he's a creep, he's a gentleman. But if you let him strike up a conversation the next thing we know all the PAs will be huddled in his dressing room learning how humans evolved from dolphins."

Good news! I'm teaching an updated special topics version of the Nonviolent Civil Resistance class I designed and taught at CU this spring at Mason. Just in case anyone needs a little information on resisting...anything.

"Lumpenbroletariat" is my favorite neologism of the day.

Autistic person says his life was hell growing up. Instead of calling for making a world where it isn't hell growing up autistic, he calls the reason for increasing diagnoses "the biggest scientific question." We know why already. Autistics need to understand disability justice challenge.

what guys with incoherent politics used to do is start a punk band

PSA: You can’t “punish” the NeuroDivergence out of someone. All that does is create trauma and unhealthy coping mechanisms, while encouraging shame and self abandonment for the person in question.

OK, I've been given the final deadline for THE DISSIDENTS, my next graphic novel. Mid January. Out in Fall 2026. And now the "fun" begins.

Pay attention to this

Old, white, male professor achievement unlocked! Got through a class in which we briefly talked about Sinners and Michael B. Jordan without once insisting my students need to see The Wire.

Great news that the absurd RICO charges against Stop Cop City protesters got thrown out. Prosecutors characterized everything from talking to reporters to recording cops to using encryption as parts of a conspiracy. I wrote about the threat to press freedom in 2023 for @theintercept.com

Every leftist knows fellow leftists are some of the most annoying people on the planet but there's a gigantic difference between being annoying and having institutional power. If you spend most of your energy punching left instead of right you simply do not have your priorities straight

The obsession of wondering and wanting to find out what causes autism raises my blood pressure. Does it matter?? (IT'S SEX!) I feel not many autistics care about the cause. Most autistics care about being accepted and understood. Maybe getting some accommodations/help to live a good life. #Autism

One must imagine Sisyphus working for a nonprofit

Probably my most unpopular opinion: I don't believe police should be tasked with handling incidents with autistic people. www.cbsnews.com/news/victor-...

The thing I fear most about this is moms spending decades blaming themselves for their children's autism and feel like they failed their children rather than focusing on making life better for their kids. Their parent friends will judge them and ask "Your kid is autistic? Did you take Tylenol?"

Everyone feels entitled to speculate on what “causes” people like me. Could it be vaccines? Toxins? Elderly parents? I’m so BORED of hearing it! Was it environmental toxins that caused them to be born so ableist, rude & judgmental? #Autistic

This gets progressively funnier with every use of the term "floppy".

We need to reframe how we understand autism. It's not a behavioral issue — it's a systems-level neurobiological difference. Supporting autistic individuals means supporting the entire nervous system.

“Some hiring technologies incl. features to measure applicants’ biometric data, like vocal cadence or eye contact, during video or audio interviews. That can result in bias against disabled people, incl. autistic & blind individuals, said [@arianaaboulafia.bsky.social]."

I interviewed Flint Taylor, Fred Hampton's & the Chicago Black Panther Party's, lawyer who helped uncover the CPD/FBI's role in his execution and the execution of other members. We discussed historical & present day policing issues in this piece: truthout.org/articles/50-...

What a shame. "WGBH … has laid off the 13 people who worked on the history series 'American Experience' and announced that no new documentaries will be produced for the show until further notice." (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/a...

NEWS: ICE's Chantilly office is a "black box" where conditions are increasingly dire, attorneys & a relative of person detained tell @msnbc.com - 1 meal a day = a single burrito - some 40-90 ppl crammed into room, sleeping on concrete - Some held as long as 7 days www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/v...