Budsofstone @budsofstone@computerfairi.es

I want to share something I'm really proud of.

In late July, I came across a 2016 article from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. It discussed intersex women, including those with XY chromosomes, but the language was outdated, reductionist, and stigmatizing. It called them "genetically men," leaned on biological determinism, and framed their lives through a medical lens that undermined their dignity.

I couldn't let that stand, so I wrote to them. I explained why the language was harmful, pointed to current science and bioethics, and asked them to take responsibility.

To their credit, they listened. They replied quickly, acknowledged my concerns, and began reviewing the article. A couple of weeks later they sent me a revised draft. They had already removed the misgendering, replaced pathologizing phrases, and shifted the framing away from chromosomes as destiny. I suggested a few more adjustments to make the language even more accurate and affirming.

At the end of August, they published the updated article in English and Danish. The harmful wording is largely gone. The framing now centers human diversity, patient-centered care, and informed consent.

It may not sound dramatic, but these changes matter. Words shape how people see themselves, how they are treated by doctors, and how society understands trans and intersex lives. Correcting language in a piece like this helps chip away at stigma that has caused harm for decades.

Here's what this looked like in practice for me: I was assertive. I named where I disagreed. I brought factual evidence. I kept the exchange in good faith. I stayed open to change and supported it when it happened.

It is one article, one institution, one moment. Little by little, contribution by contribution, we are changing things. I'm proud that I stood up and made a difference here, and I'll keep doing what I can to push for a world where our communities are seen, respected, and affirmed. 💜

Link to the revised article: https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/more-women-than-expected-are-born-with-a-hidden-variation-in-sex-development/

#Intersex #Trans #LanguageMatters #PatientCenteredCare

Even when the infection clears, COVID doesn’t always end. Millions are living with Long COVID—facing fatigue, brain fog, breathing issues, heart problems, and more. These symptoms can upend daily life, and too often they’re overlooked or dismissed.

Recognizing Long COVID matters because early awareness saves lives and helps push for better care, research, and understanding.

If you’ve been wondering Could this be Long COVID?—you’re not alone. Learn more, here: https://whn.global/i-feel-lousy-could-this-be-long-covid.

So @rek made this fantastic piece for Sunflower BASIC, a tribute to Moebius' cover for Alice BASIC.

White Americans be like:

Let's all be honest with ourselves for a moment. The thing that 99% of computer users want is something that *looks* like Windows 7 or XP (or Mac equivalent) and that *never changes*. Nobody cares or wants to know what happens under the hood, they just want to Do Computer and they want to do it in a way that is comfortable and *doesn't fucking change all the time*

ALL RIOT DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

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Λουκάνικος (????-10/10/2014)
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Negro Matapacos (????-26/08/2017)

A tribute to our fallen canine comrades and collaboration with talented illustrator Ferdinand, with whom we've worked before (Avenge Freya!) and whose other works can be viewed here: https://www.furaffinity.net/user/abluebearscave/

Sticker available for purchase on their own, or in packs (get it, dogs) of 5, 10, or 25. You can order them from us over email at municipaladhesives@riseup.net or on our etsy at this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1474511388

These high-quality stickers are priced to sell in quantity, so that you can decorate your block, protect an area from fascist recruiting, and give them to sympathetic friends and family.

3.5" circular sticker with black ink screen-printed on white vinyl.

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#art #mastoart

I don't feel safe around people who believe in states. 

#meme #anarchism #anarchyMeme

Recent comic: Cutting out the Middleman

I suspect that some readers might interpret this cartoon as a call for Luddism, but mostly it's a reflection of thoughts I've been having lately about out-of-control data harvesting and a growing surveillance state.

#tech #technology #privacy #data #comic #cartoon #surveillance #consumers #corporations

you're a prompt "engineer" in the same way that your aunt's antivax/qanon facebook group is doing "research"

relevant mood for people rn i think

The way most people will look the other way on your humanity because you had the audacity to 'overstay your visa' as if your fucking country is that special and precious.

Just admit you'd murder The Other if everyone else were doing it, I see you....

All bite, no bark

[white cis men need not comment]

#Men #Sexism #mansplaining #ToxicMasculinity #gaslighting #ReplyGuys