Derek Silva

I bought a @Mets lawn gnome in May. Since then the Mets have a .385 win percentage. Tonight I will do what must be done and host a ritual sacrifice to offer the gnome's plastic soul in exchange for 60 more Mets wins this season. Keep an eye out for the @partiful invite.

Millions of Americans report COVID symptoms lasting for months or years. If you've experienced symptoms for more than a year and can't work because of it, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Learn more about #SSDI for #LongCovid: https://t.co/ZTL6DMrGqb

U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureau

28.8% of adults who reported a previous COVID-19 diagnosis experienced #COVID19 symptoms lasting 3 months or longer, based on responses collected June 7-June 19. #HouseholdPulseSurvey #LongCovid #COVID

RT @THECITYNY: The City Council election is just a few weeks away. Learn more about your district, what’s changed, and who’s running before…

RT @Reinlwapo: A BROKEN SYSTEM: Federal judges rebuke Social Security over rising disability denials, sending record numbers of cases back…

RT @lo_alexandra: ICYMI, fitness is for *everyone.* All identities & body types. Inclusive fitness is a movement with that at its core. Th…

RT @fortesalatifi: I wrote about spoon theory and how a chronically ill body forces you into constant calculations for @washingtonpost. I h…

"After shocking Spain and Portugal, two of its former colonizers, Morocco will face France — which ruled Morocco from 1912 to 1956. It’s a perfect anti-colonial trifecta, surely one of the most compelling narrative twists in World Cup history." https://t.co/lT9yQTLeUA

RT @lo_alexandra: (my husband &) I have benefitted greatly since I wrote this story lol I now ~put things away instead of putting them down…

What better way to ring in one year of marriage than celebrating local journalism at THE CITY Fest with @THECITYNY and the lovely @lo_alexandra https://t.co/0gprKECeJX

Atticus has been working hard on a series that helps people through the SSDI app so they can get the benefits they deserve. For anyone applying, here's our guide to the main application form (SSA-16), including advice from our lawyers. #SSDI #disability https://t.co/mnHPLUjDOe

megan thee stallion is now doing more for mental health than the government. @theestallion is the hero we need but don't deserve https://t.co/vcxNGEr9TF

RT @lo_alexandra: She wrote an essay! And it’s in print! Go get your copy of @OhReader_Mag Issue 009 (or subscribe!) to read my harrowing t…

RT @lo_alexandra: Husband: Do you know… all this… Hello Darlings or whatever stuff that’s happening? Me: https://t.co/WpTPJqpyog

Some personal news: I'm excited to join https://t.co/coE50mMZrS as their content lead. Atticus helps people who need disability benefits and other legal help to get the representation they need at a price they can afford. Keep a look out for our great content!