The Month We Fought Ableism, Misinformation, and Academic Chaos: March Round-up

Another month has flown by, and if your life has been anything like mine, it’s been a rollercoaster of righteous rage, caffeine-fueled writing marathons, and existential dread. We’re living with fascism, creeping authoritarianism, and the slow, relentless unraveling of democracy. If you're tired and worried, you're not alone.

In this round-up, I’ve got all the highlights, lowlights, and fight-the-system insights you might have missed from this month’s blog posts.

🚀 What Went Down This Month:

Weverse Puts Accessibility Behind a Paywall—Ableist AF and Hurting Fans

Weverse’s latest move? Charging for basic accessibility features. Because nothing says “we value our fans” like making captions a premium perk. Spoiler: it’s infuriating, and we should all be talking about it.

Weverse Puts Accessibility Behind a Paywall—Ableist AF and Hurting Fans

Weverse, a platform allegedly designed to facilitate fan engagement with their favorite artists, has taken a bold step in its ongoing quest to squeeze every last cent from its user base. Its latest stunt? Putting a basic accessibility workaround—subtitles—behind a paid subscription.

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Media Misinformation and the Information Apocalypse: What You Need to Know

Welcome to the era where facts are optional, and corporations own the narrative. This deep dive explores how misinformation is eroding critical thought and why we need to fight back.

Media Misinformation and the Information Apocalypse

This constant manipulation conditions the public either to distrust all news entirely or, worse, to accept misleading narratives without question—slowly eroding the ability to recognize when they are being lied to.

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The Hidden Backbone of Research: How a 15% Cap on Indirect Costs Will Devastate Universities

Want to kill scientific progress? Slash funding for the behind-the-scenes costs that keep labs running. This is why we need to push back against short-sighted policy changes.

How a 15% Cap on Indirect Costs Will Devastate Universities

So, if we’re serious about keeping research alive, it’s time to push back. Because 15% isn’t just a cut—it’s a death sentence for academic institutions as we know them.

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Why I Keep Writing Even When No One’s Watching (And Why You Should Too)

Sometimes, the words feel like they’re disappearing into the void—but that’s not the point. Writing is about expression, connection, and defying the algorithm’s thirst for virality.

Why I Keep Writing Even When No One’s Watching

Feeling like your creative work goes unnoticed? Here’s why writing without an audience is still worth it—and how it brings joy, clarity, and purpose.

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The High Price of Access: Disabled Fans’ Challenges and the Power of Concert Community

Concerts should be magical, not a logistical nightmare. A look into the struggles of disabled fans and why accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought.

The High Price of Access: Disabled Fans’ Challenges and the Power of Concert Community

Concerts are more than just performances—they’re powerful community moments. For disabled fans, however, navigating the physical and emotional toll of inaccessibility can turn these magical events into grueling challenges.

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Reclaiming Play: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Capitalism has convinced us that play is a waste of time. It’s not. Play is an act of rebellion, a tool for survival, and a way to build community.

Reclaiming Play: Why It Matters More Than Ever

But what if I told you that play isn’t just a luxury? What if it’s a lifeline, a way of reclaiming humanity in a world that reduces us to cogs in the machine?

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What’s On Deck for Next Month:

Because I clearly love setting myself up for chaos, I’ll be diving into:

• The ongoing attack on academic freedom and why higher education is a political battleground.
• My writing process—how I balance chaos, compulsion, and caffeine to keep putting words on the page.
• More existential dread, because apparently the universe refuses to give us a break. We’ll talk about what it means to keep pushing forward when everything feels like it’s crumbling.

Final Thought:
What was your favorite post this month? What chaotic topics should I tackle next? Drop your ideas in the comments—I promise to read them while procrastinating on my next deadline.

Until next time, keep fighting the good fight (or at least surviving capitalism and fascism).

BTS R&R Project

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BTS R&R: Rewind & Repeat – A BTS Album Listening Project

This project is a personal exploration of BTS’s music—an opportunity to engage deeply with their discography from start to finish.

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