Really disappointed in this reporting, which offers zero context that a frontline healthcare worker who refuses the vaccine is endangering their patients, who are more likely to suffer serious COVID by virtue of already being sick. reuters.com/world/us/few-s…
This isn’t about the “risk” (hint: basically none) a medical worker is assuming for themselves by getting vaccinated, as this article frames the story. This is about the fact that frontline medical workers interface with patients who can be more at risk for severe covid.
The choice for a medical worker to not comply with a vaccine mandate can lead to transmission of covid and the death of a patient. Those are the stakes.
Vaccinated individuals have reduced likelihood of severe COVID which saves lives by freeing up hospital space for severe cases and non-COVID patients.
Some studies suggest vaccines may also reduce viral load and/or the window of infectiousness for those who become COV2 positive. The vaccine probably synergizes with other protective measures (masks, hand washing) to reduce community transmission.
Either way, currently only about 60% of Americans are fully vaccinated. vaccines go a long way towards reducing overall burden of a disease - and so conferring at least some protection to those w chronic illness and/or higher risk - when vaccination rates are high.
The goal of broad vaccination here is to slow the overall rate of covid transmission, which will hopefully prevent some direct transmission but also more broadly free up hospital capacity to treat patients, both with covid and with other conditions.
When one frames this issue as solely one of personal choice, they ignore the community impact that comes with the decision not to vaccinate. This isn’t just about assuming the risk to oneself, it’s projecting that risk onto others as well.
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So, I read the kidney thing. I have lots of “everybody sucks here” vibes, but one big concern is how in writing this piece the Times may be elevating and legitimizing what sounds like a stalking / harassment situation of an AsAm woman and writer, for the clicks.
It’s complicated. I think Sonya drawing so immediately and identifiably from an acquaintance’s personal experiences is absolutely not great. But I also think Dawn’s response is far disproportionate, shows signs of stalking, and to me crosses the line into vindictive harassment.
Especially as we learn that Dawn pitched this story to several major outlets, which - when considered alongside her other actions - feels like an attempt to weaponize a big media story to further hurt and harass Sonya.
Met with my teaching co-instructor this morning. I haven’t co-coordinated and co-taught a full course in awhile and had been feeling nervous. But my co-instructor spent a few minutes praising me for my natural energy in the class, and how it draws from my activism experience.
It felt so great to be recognized for how my years working with young activists has helped me cultivate an interest in listening to students, and encouraging them to share themselves in this discussion space we’re building together.
Sufficed to say, I’m looking forward to this teaching adventure this quarter, especially bc I’m super excited about this curriculum my co-instructor and I have developed together.
A lot of talk about MRAsians on Twitter today, and one thing that is regaining attention is how a lot of the harassment AsAm women/non-binary folks receive centers on the accusation that they “only date white men”.
Long story short, this is the frequently visited well for MRAsian harassment. For these harassers, it often begins and ends with trying to shame an AsAm woman for a real (or perceived) white partner.
Please take the time to read this incredibly in-depth and thorough investigative essay by @aarontmak on the MRAsian subculture on Reddit. I sincerely appreciate the attention Aaron took to this story. slate.com/technology/202…
So many women and feminists I know have experienced devastating online harassment by MRAsians, and the injury is only compounded by the relative invisibility of these attacks by a mainstream & progressive Asian America that nonetheless routinely ignores that this is happening.
Please read this essay to get a sense of the depths of this harassment. It is high time our community finally acknowledge what AsAm women have had to endure for literally decades, and that we finally do something to challenge this ongoing pattern of harassment in our midst.
First things first: this is popularly being referred to as a 6-week abortion ban. Effectively yes, but it’s actually a ban on any abortion after a fetal “heartbeat” is detected. Typically, that occurs at 6 weeks, but can be detected earlier.
For my first pregnancy, for example, which was accomplished with incredible fertility clinic support (and so far and above more than one’s typical prenatal screenings), we detected a “heartbeat” at 5 weeks to confirm my pregnancy was present.
This is devastating blow against reproductive rights that will affect millions. | Texas 6-week abortion ban takes effect after Supreme Court inaction - CNN Politics apple.news/ApvqBgGHYRKWUD…
I have been pregnant twice in my life, both times very intentionally because I required fertility assistance. unlike most pregnant people - I was monitoring my fertility and pregnancy status very closely.
Even so, my pregnancies were still only confirmed at ~6 weeks.
I point this out to say that even under circumstances of actively watching my pregnancy status closely, I didn’t know I had a viable pregnancy until 6 weeks, at about the time when this ban would mean that in TX I would have no reproductive rights options.