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Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament, University of Aberdeen, Centre for Autism and Theology
I wonder if anyone else has found that the display on a Macbook is making their eyes swim since upgrading to Tahoe. Iāve done everything to minimise liquid glass, but still find it hard to use for more than a few minutes at a time.
27 days ago
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Respectfully,
@theguardian.com
: the island is only āremoteā to those who assume that the capital city is the basis for all perspective. To islanders, London is the remote place.
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How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island
On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folk
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/jan/08/banjo-beale-interior-designer-ulva-inner-hebrides-scotland-dream-hotel
about 1 month ago
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Day 1 of āThe āOtherā and āEmpireā in Christianity: Postcolonial Readings of Late Antique Literature,ā a small conference/workshop organised by Classics and Ancient History at Durham University (
www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
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16-dec - Durham University
https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/classics-ancient-history/events/2025/16-dec/
2 months ago
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Good to see our Head of Department, Simon Oliver, here, representing
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
and
@durhamcathedral.bsky.social
as Durham joins UNESCOās Network of Learning Cities
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Durham joins UNESCOās Global Network of Learning Cities - Durham University
https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/12/durham-joins-unescos-global-network-of-learning-cities/
2 months ago
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Miriam De Cock
2 months ago
Two fully paid PhD positions at Lund University! One in Hebrew Bible and the other in Jewish studies, focus late antiquity. Gorgeous location and gorgeous colleagues. Don't sleep on this! (Set filter to HT to access these two in particular.)
lunduniversity.lu.se/vacancies
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Vacancies | Lund University
https://lunduniversity.lu.se/vacancies
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The British Academy
4 months ago
Are you an established or senior researcher in the humanities and social sciences? Our British Academy/Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships allow successful award-holders to concentrate on bringing a major piece of research to completion. Find out more:
https://bit.ly/3VMeTZ9
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www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
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Long Covid Is Real -- And It's Changing an Entire Generation
Long Covid is affecting hundreds of thousands of kids in America, and many doctors and schools refuse to recognize their illness.
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/long-covid-kids-school-absenteeism-1235447552/
4 months ago
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David Clough
5 months ago
Hereās my brief introduction to the Race & Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project Iām co-convening with Dulcie McKenzie and Caroline Starkey. Do join us for the project launch on Wed 1st October to hear more.
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The last week has seen the release of three U.K. university league tables and
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
has been ranked 1st in all of them.
www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-table...
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Theology & Religious Studies Subject League Table 2026
Theology & Religious Studies focus on the world's major religions from a non-biased, academic perspective
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/theology-and-religious-studies
5 months ago
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
5 months ago
Now available: my new book co-authored with computer scientist Dr. Ankur Gupta. The title is REAL INTELLIGENCE: Teaching in the Era of Generative AI. The book is open access (i.e. free), published by PALNI Open Press.
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Gerard Loughlin
5 months ago
Ranked first for T&RS.
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Good see
@durham-university.bsky.social
ranked at #5, up a place from last year.
www.theguardian.com/education/ng...
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The Guardian University Guide 2026 ā the rankings
Find a course at one of the top universities in the country
https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2025/sep/13/the-guardian-university-guide-2026-the-rankings
5 months ago
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It is wonderful to see Douglas Davies from
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
@durham-university.bsky.social
honoured for his incredible work.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Durham professor honoured for pioneering contributions to death studies - Durham University
https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/09/durham-professor-honoured-for-pioneering-contributions-to-death-studies-/
5 months ago
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New digs (or, really, the view from my new digs).
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
(also, not sure if ādigsā translates for non UK readers ā¦)
6 months ago
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Iām sorry that I couldnāt be at this yearās
@bntsoc.bsky.social
in person, with such a great line up of papers, many representing important interventions and disruptions in the field. This week is my first in post
@durham-university.bsky.social
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
and I have to be in Durham
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6 months ago
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Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer
For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could do, says journalist Sophia Smith Galer
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/23/reality-check-britain-speak-learn-languages-gcse
6 months ago
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Iona Fyfe
6 months ago
Anyone here living in New Hampshire? I'm looking to fill a show in or near Portsmouth NH on Friday 17th October for Iona Fyfe! If you know any halls, concert promoters, venues or bars looking for a Scottish folksinger and pianist, please comment! š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æšŗšø
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Prof Brendan Crabb AC
6 months ago
What an opening session line up!
www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
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Dr. med. Hank Schiffers
6 months ago
UK: What if everyone had masked up? Analysis of app data has the answer: "Respirators would have dropped the rate of COVID transmission by an estimated factor of 9, compared with 0.6 for surgical masks. A factor of 9 is enough to put SARS-COV-2 into exponential decay!
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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What if everyone had masked up? Analysis of app data has an answer
Modelling study based on almost 250,000 positive COVID-19 tests in the United Kingdom shows that universal masking could have cut transmission markedly.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03976-0
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sarah boothby
6 months ago
Thanks to Emily Dugan and the Sunday Times for exposing this aspect of how Maeve died from ME. A Devon County Council cover up. Maeve was taking them to judical review, dying in the attempt. Devon County Council may have learnt nothing from the inquest. I have learnt a lot about them. 1/4
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Billy Hanlon
6 months ago
The Scotsman: āCharities quit SNP Government's Long Covid network over 'broken promises' as Ā£4.5m fund not spentā āLong Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids have quit a Scottish Government networkā
www.scotsman.com/health/chari...
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Charities quit SNP Government's Long Covid network over 'broken promises' as £4.5m fund not spent
Long Covid Scotland and Long Covid Kids have quit a Scottish Government network.
https://www.scotsman.com/health/charities-quit-snp-governments-long-covid-network-over-broken-promises-as-ps45m-fund-not-spent-5256256
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Jessica Ellis
6 months ago
So many of us living with long covid have no idea if this is our soon-to-be fate. One of the reasons we talk about it so much is we donāt know how long weāll have to do so. Saddened to hear of yet another advocate losing their life.
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H-Net Job Guide
6 months ago
New job: Associate/Full Professor, Endowed Chair in the Hebrew Bible in Ancient Times and Contemporary Media University of California - San Diego
jobs.h-net.org/jobs/68946
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Annette Yoshiko Reed
6 months ago
Reupping this job ad too - applications due 9/1!
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Adam
6 months ago
Edited version of BBC 5 Liveās Nicky Campbell phone-in (53 mins) on the DecodeME results. Professor Chris Ponting explains the findings, and callers share how stigma, misdiagnosis, and severe illness have shaped their lives with
#MECFS
.
youtu.be/U9mc8lWvF-w?...
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5 Live - Nicky Campbell - DecodeME phone in
YouTube video by Broken Battery
https://youtu.be/U9mc8lWvF-w?si=Y4bqjxSQyPlA8Hvy
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I hope it is okay to share this version of The Hollow Man by
@marillion.com
The song has been in my head for the last few weeks, triggered by the cynicism of our politics, especially at the international level (but an optimistic coda below). It is from the 1994 album, Brave.
youtu.be/t-tXbVLe8-I?...
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Marillion - The Hollow Man - Official Music Promo Video
YouTube video by marilliononline
https://youtu.be/t-tXbVLe8-I?feature=shared
6 months ago
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David Tuller
9 months ago
I interviewed Dr Rob Wüst about his team's new study comparing effects of exercise on people with ME/CFS and Long Covid vs effects on healthy controls who were deconditioned after 60 days of bedrest:
virology.ws/2025/06/04/t...
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Trial By Error: Dr Rob Wüst on ME/CFS, Long Covid and Deconditioning | Virology Blog
By David Tuller. DrPH Proponents of psycho-behavioral interventions for ME/CFS and, more recently, Long Covid, have argued--unconvincingly and with a shorta ...
https://virology.ws/2025/06/04/trial-by-error-dr-rob-wust-on-me-cfs-long-covid-and-deconditioning/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKtdbdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgmUIiNRRHYHYUOP3EWBDmKmndLv78j0-l2UZuEXYI_xpBZDWuJjGEXshUko_aem_PV9XPFxxEL49MPSZuRrobw
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Music Psychology Lab - Durham
7 months ago
@curwen01.bsky.social
gave a presentation at
#ICMPC18
in SĆ£o Paulo about her
@leverhulme.ac.uk
project connecting music-evoked narrative imaginings and synaesthesia!
#musicscience
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf)
7 months ago
Departmental Lecturer in Classical Arabic Literature at University of Oxford
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNY803/d...
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Departmental Lecturer in Classical Arabic Literature at University of Oxford
Apply for the Departmental Lecturer in Classical Arabic Literature role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNY803/departmental-lecturer-in-classical-arabic-literature?uuid=d6c2a427-6378-11f0-b61c-027e9b1da9c1&campaign=jbe20250718&source=jbe
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Nothing says āvacationā like being able to kick back with a good book.
7 months ago
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Some important news from the Netherlands on scientific evidence, benefits and
#ME/CFS
. Letās hope this gets strong coverage
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social
: you may be interested in this.
youtu.be/2spHCW8Ki8c?...
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Historic ME Court Victory: Employee Insurance Agency Must Accept New Science.
YouTube video by Anil about ME
https://youtu.be/2spHCW8Ki8c?feature=shared
7 months ago
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The Economist
8 months ago
We are seeking an intern to write about Britain for The Economist. The successful candidate will be given challenging, exciting work straight away. Interested? Apply by July 18th
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Paid internship on The Economistās Britain desk
An opportunity to write for The Economist
https://econ.trib.al/BdHbWhP
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The 3 year post funded by my
@leverhulme.ac.uk
Major Research Fellowship is now being advertised, now that the transfer of the grant to
@durham-university.bsky.social
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
has been completed. Please share with exceptional candidates.
durham.taleo.net/careersectio...
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Career Development Fellow in New Testament (3 Years)
Click the link provided to see the complete job description.
https://durham.taleo.net/careersection/du_mob/jobdetail.ftl?job=25000829&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon
8 months ago
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Some wonderful research fellowship opportunities have just been advertised, associated with the collections at @durham-university.bsky.
@durhamcathedral.bsky.social
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
durhamcollections.org.uk
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https://durhamcollections.org
8 months ago
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A great introduction piece to the work of
@katherinemcdon.bsky.social
in
@durhamclassics.bsky.social
. There are close ties between that department and
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
; reading this highlights how fruitful these might be.
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Spotlight on: Dr Katherine McDonald ā understanding the ancient world through language - Durham University
https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/06/spotlight-on-dr-katherine-mcdonald--understanding-the-ancient-world-through-language/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLLQJ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHs80ApNzxzlp3yMz_wTq-PfjgqZGD55aPr_G0zBefBwQMn65v950_WbZ7viD_aem_4oy-mq9rayh0rbHP_WMzPQ
8 months ago
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Joyous, clever, quirky rhymes about numbers that are also gorgeously produced (analog heaven, indeed).
@riesinclair.bsky.social
and The Wonder Club.
open.spotify.com/show/4y5GVNF...
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The Wonder Club: 12 Musical Rhymes About Numbers
Rie Sinclair Ā· Audiobook
https://open.spotify.com/show/4y5GVNFoshEzT6bLHir8H8?si=wl2o62DsReCjhBSPSOjPXQ
8 months ago
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@durham-university.bsky.social
is advertising a professorial position in Pre-modern Heritage Collections. An exciting post in an amazing department, with close connections to
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK253/p...
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Professor in Pre-Modern Heritage Collections at Durham University
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Professor in Pre-Modern Heritage Collections at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNK253/professor-in-pre-modern-heritage-collections
8 months ago
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www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-table...
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Theology & Religious Studies Subject League Table 2026
Theology & Religious Studies focus on the world's major religions from a non-biased, academic perspective
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/theology-and-religious-studies
8 months ago
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP
8 months ago
Unfortunately this is paywalled š” But the summary will give you the essence... Cƶvid is terrible for infantsšš
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Cord blood cytokines/chemokines linked to delays in toddlers exposed to SARS-CoV-2 prenatally - Pediatric Research
Pediatric Research - Cord blood cytokines/chemokines linked to delays in toddlers exposed to SARS-CoV-2 prenatally
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41390-025-04192-w
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I shared this news yesterday in my own feed, but here is the post from
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
@durham-university.bsky.social
. Thanks for all the kind messages
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9 months ago
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Durham University
9 months ago
We announce the appointment of Professor Grant Macaskill as our new Lightfoot Professor of Divinity. He will join our leading Department of Theology and Religion this September. Discover more š
www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Durham Theology and Religion
9 months ago
We're delighted to announce that Professor
@grantmacaskill.bsky.social
will be joining the Department in September as our new Lightfoot Professor of Divinity. Find out more on the appointment here šhttps://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/05/lightfoot-professor-of-divinity-appointment/
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Lightfoot Professor of Divinity Appointment - Durham University
https://www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/latest-news/2025/05/lightfoot-professor-of-divinity-appointment/
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I took this photo recently while out on the bike. It is unfiltered; the fields had recently been limed.
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Tonightās sky is still beautiful
10 months ago
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For those who may be looking for Masterās level study by distance, here is some information about the new flexible programme offered by
@abdndivinity.bsky.social
. There is also a residential M.Th.
on.abdn.ac.uk/degrees/new-...
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New Testament and Early Christianity - Online MTh
Earn a UK Masters degree in the New Testament and Early Christianity, flexibly, online. Learn with us anywhere and manage your study hours to suit you.
https://on.abdn.ac.uk/degrees/new-testament-and-early-christianity/
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Elke Hausmann
10 months ago
ā(ā¦) articles in recent months claiming that social media are driving diagnosis of ADHD and accounts of chronic illness, and books by doctors (yes, even doctors) hypothesising that the problem facing an increasingly sick population is actually āoverdiagnosisā.ā
#LongCovid
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy
10 months ago
Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID. "Long COVID was defined as the presence of patient-reported symptoms 180 days after COVID-19, the authors said." First study:
gh.bmj.com/content/10/4...
Second study:
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID
Among the 25% of participants in 1 study who said they experienced long-COVID symptoms, 13% reported sleep disorders.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-across-14-nations-show-25-30-rate-long-covid
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The Washington Post
10 months ago
Autistic people and their loved ones have swiftly and publicly rejected statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nationās top health official, that people with autism will never play baseball, date, pay taxes or have a job.
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RFK Jr. said autistic people donāt work or play sports. They say heās wrong.
The health and human services secretary on Wednesday suggested that autistic children would never play baseball or pay taxes, enraging those in the community.
https://wapo.st/3RRXrjU
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Mother Jones
10 months ago
RFK Jr. says there are no autistic poets, so we interviewed one. Hear from Elizabeth McClellan,
@popelizbet.bsky.social
, an award-winning poet, attorney, and legal educator based in Memphis, Tennessee.
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RFK Jr. says there aren't autistic poets. We asked an autistic poet.
"I will challenge RFK Jr. to write a poem as good as me any day of the week."
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/04/rfk-kennedy-hhs-autism-diagnoses-poet/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=slack
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