Sociologist. PhD Candidate - Studies Fatness & Stigma. Writer. Activist. Professional Fatty.
Detroit, MI
Joined January 2008
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Amanda Levitt retweeted
I ask the City of Hamtramck to tear down the wall of divisiveness they’ve created and raise the flag of equality.
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Amanda Levitt retweeted
Anyone who accepts evil without protesting against it is one who cooperates with it.
And make no mistake: homophobia and transphobia are indeed forms of evil, just as much as islamophobia is.
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Hamtramck:
I am not a stranger to you. I am not an agitator.
I am your attorney general. And yes, I am also gay.
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Amanda Levitt retweeted
#MutualAidRequest
I am a single, disabled mom to 3 kids, 2 of whom are also disabled. We have been homeless since February, living in motels. We are trying to get stable housing, but ALL my money has been going to motels. We need your help. Please share.
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Amanda Levitt retweeted
For decades, Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly accepted luxury trips from a major Republican donor, newly obtained documents and interviews show.
The extent and frequency of these apparent gifts to Thomas has no known precedent in modern SCOTUS history... 🧵👇
![Left: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in October 2022. He is seated with his fellow SCOTUS justices {not pictured]. Right: Harlan Crow in October 2015. He is photographed seated in what appears to be a room in his home.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtBoPzhWYAQsxA4.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Left: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in October 2022. He is seated with his fellow SCOTUS justices {not pictured]. Right: Harlan Crow in October 2015. He is photographed seated in what appears to be a room in his home.
Amanda Levitt retweeted
These bank failures were entirely avoidable if Congress & the Fed had done their jobs and kept strong banking regulations in place since 2018.
SVB & Signature are gone, and now Washington must act quickly to prevent the next crisis.
My @nytopinion op-ed:
nytimes.com/2023/03/13/opini…
Amanda Levitt retweeted
As usual, Republicans deliberately set things up to break and then blame Democrats when the shit breaks.
Amanda Levitt retweeted
Just like when Trump did the same with trains and disbanded covid regulation.
I am exhausted by folks blaming Biden when Trump was the one who deregulated banks in 2018. We are witnessing the consequences of GOP policy. nytimes.com/2023/03/13/opini…
Amanda Levitt retweeted
Michiganders gave us a trifecta. They expect us to deliver. & we are. Today proud to cosponsor& pass bills to:
🏳️🌈Expand LGBTQ+ civil rights protections
👷🏽♀️Repeal the anti-union Right to Work law
🔨Restore prevailing wage
☑️Require background checks for all firearm purchases #mileg
Amanda Levitt retweeted
It’s a beautiful day in Michigan 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️! Yesterday, the Michigan House was hard at work delivering for Michiganders and expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for the LGBTQ+ community. I’m thrilled this is headed to my desk!✍️
detroitnews.com/story/news/p…
Amanda Levitt retweeted
Michigan House adds protections for LGBTQ residents to civil rights law detroitnews.com/story/news/p…
Amanda Levitt retweeted
It's a big day in the Michigan House of Representatives today! We're voting on many items, including adding sexual orientation & gender identity into our state's civil rights law and restoring workers rights. ✊🏻🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #1u #LGBTQ #RepealRTW #ELCRA #SOGIE
Amanda Levitt retweeted
Here’s the moment Michigan House members passed SB 4, which protects LGBTQ+ residents under the state’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. Passed 64-45, eight Republicans joined Dems.
Amanda Levitt retweeted
Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported Judy throughout her lifetime of advocacy. May her memory be for a blessing.
judithheumann.com/the-world-…
Amanda Levitt retweeted
The issue of size discrimination is rampant in retail. That's why we're proud to join @NAAFAofficial, @RWDSU, @FLAREforJustice, and @ShaunAbreu to fight for legislation to prohibit body size discrimination in NYC! Come out to City Hall on 2/28 at 9 AM! #CampaignForSizeFreedom
Amanda Levitt retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: we have joined our fellow coalition members of the Campaign for Size Freedom to rally in support of Int. 0209, which would ban height and size discrimination here in New York City! #SizeFreedom
ALT Members of the Campaign for Size Freedom stand in front of city hall holding signs
Amanda Levitt retweeted
“Our workers are refused jobs and promotions. That’s not right. Size discrimination hurts our workers and it’s about time to put an end to it! Pass the height and weight bill now!” -Eno Awotoye of the #RetailActionProject #SizeFreedom
Amanda Levitt retweeted
House Republicans have manufactured a debt ceiling crisis as an excuse to cut Social Security and other critical programs. @SenSanders and I introduced a bill to expand Social Security and secure it for 75 plus years by making the wealthy pay their fair share.