Author of "Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally." Disability rights activist who lives life on wheels. ♿️https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mfkta2zrhc2wIt's reductive and downright missing the bigger picture to pit racism against ableism. Save your hot takes and defenses. Listen to and amplify the Black and Brown people, especially disabled people, doing the work of explaining the nuances of the BAFTA situation, though they shouldn't have to.23 Feb 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkta2zrhc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mfhjrzdrik2jThe weather update on my phone's lock screen should obviously say "Blizzard Warning" but since it's cut off, all it says is "Blizzard War..." Feels ominous but accurate.22 Feb 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhjrzdrik2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3merhsbqiu224Gaelynn's writing is such a joy to read. Absolutely worth getting on the pre-order bandwagon! [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Feb 2026 21:39 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3merhsbqiu224https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mefg7odons2hI absolutely cried at the Puppy Bowl today and now I'm crying because that halftime wedding was real. https://variety.com/2026/music/news/bad-bunny-super-bowl-lady-gaga-real-wedding-ceremony-1236656381/09 Feb 2026 02:39 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mefg7odons2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mefcptdm7s2dThe horses are so far out the barn door already that they've galloped onto a boat heading to another continent, and NOW you're telling people to get vaccinated? Okay. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Feb 2026 01:36 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mefcptdm7s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3meeco5kals2nI care only about puppies, bunnies, and seahawks today. I do not care about patriotism.08 Feb 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3meeco5kals2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mdjpumugr227Are there 9 million other dumpster fires to put out? Yes. Does this deserve swift and immediate attention? Yes. I know everyone is tired, but please add this issue to your list of calls to make. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Jan 2026 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjpumugr227https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mdh6q4xbbk2oPeople embracing the resurgence of the r-word really think they're such groundbreaking and hilarious comedians, but they're lazy, unfunny, and looking for cheap laughs at others' expense. [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Jan 2026 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdh6q4xbbk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3md7ikjb7z226If putting your body on the line against ICE is not a physically safe or viable option for you right now, that is okay. But if you have the privilege of being safe and warm in this moment, there are other ways to resist. Do not look away.25 Jan 2026 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3md7ikjb7z226https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mcijgsmfmc2f"People with disabilities face an increased threat of violence at the hands of the federal immigration enforcement agency." True, and yet it's so much more urgent than these words can convey. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jan 2026 21:24 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcijgsmfmc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mcbivewnps2zMy husband and I set reminders for ourselves labeled “drugs” and “ice.” Drugs as in ibuprofen, ice as in cold pack from the freezer. Only realized how ridiculous it was when both reminders went off. Sigh. Anyway…abolish ICE.13 Jan 2026 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcbivewnps2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mbpttnyw7s24Generally try to avoid things that are gimmicky but lemme tell ya, the whole blanket with sleeves thing is actually genius.06 Jan 2026 01:54 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbpttnyw7s24https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mbptrkwrhk24Leaned over sideways to pick up a water bottle I dropped. Fell out of my chair and broke my ankle. 🙃 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jan 2026 01:52 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbptrkwrhk24https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mbmzxa7hos2wCircling back doesn't match my chaotic energy for 2026 so this year I will only be trapezoiding back. Thank you for your understanding.04 Jan 2026 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbmzxa7hos2whttps://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mbmdwsu3zs24Told my husband I was reading the NYT Morning email but he heard me say "warning email" and really, that's the more accurate name for it.04 Jan 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbmdwsu3zs24https://bsky.app/profile/emilyladau.bsky.social/post/3mbkevn34h22bNot that I have a PhD in international relations or anything like that, but I did pay enough attention in AP US history to know that the military intervention in Venezuela isn't the flex this administration thinks it is.03 Jan 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:vnilb6strbuxadomaxhw7fo3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbkevn34h22b