poet 📖 disabled/chronic pain/mental health gal 💊 lesbian 🏳️‍🌈 Jewish ✡️ Writer/Editor at @UNCF 🎓 Freelance at @ECmagdotcom 📝

Washington, DC
Joined July 2010
The Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program is accepting 10-minute scripts from high school students with #disabilities. Students will explore careers in theater, film, & television. Apply now: kennedy-center.org/education… #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #theatre #film #TV
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This year marks 106 years since the adoption of the #19thAmendment, giving women (though, in actuality, only white women for quite awhile) the vote. @SuffsMusical tells the full history instead of glossing over racism in the #SuffrageMovement marlenachertock.substack.com…
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For the first time, Utah produced more power from solar than any other source. My latest for @ECmagdotcom: ecmag.com/magazine/articles/… #SolarEnergy #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #renewables #GreenEnergy
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The largest wind farm in U.S. history will power 1 million homes in Arizona & New Mexico. My latest from @ECmagdotcom: ecmag.com/magazine/articles/… #SunZia #PatternEnergy #renewables #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #WindEnergy
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Thirty-five feels like a big birthday. I’ve been reflecting on advice I’ve overheard/been given and lessons I’ve learned, and wanted to share them with you: marlenachertock.substack.com… #birthday #turning35 #thirtyfifthbirthday #turningthirtyfive
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What happens when over 1,000 artists play a game of telephone around the world? Did we create 1,000+ artworks or one collective worldwide masterpiece: marlenachertock.substack.com… #TelephoneGame #GameOfTelephone #CollectiveArt #art
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On these last few days of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth I wanted to share why I report on #MentalHealth. “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind.” Read my latest newsletter: marlenachertock.substack.com…
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My book, On that one-way trip to Mars, was published 10 years ago! Can’t believe it’s been orbiting for a decade 🚀📖🪐 marlenachertock.substack.com… #PoetryBook #PublishedAuthor #ChronicPain #DisLit #CripLit
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The #suicide rate among U.S. #ConstructionWorkers is twice the national average. Important programs train employers & employees on the skills to help colleagues in crisis. My latest for @ECmagdotcom: ecmag.com/magazine/articles/… #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport
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U.S. support for #renewables has fallen to the lowest point in 13 years, according to recent Gallup poll. Meanwhile, support for #NuclearEnergy has grown to 46%. My latest for @ECmagdotcom: ecmag.com/magazine/articles/… #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #WindPower
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A federal appeals court blocks mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday’s ruling from New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals requires abortion pill be distributed only in person & at clinics, overruling regulations set by FDA apnews.com/article/abortion-… via @APNews
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Power demand from #DataCenters could triple by 2028, according to a report from the DOE @ENERGY. But there are many ways data centers can maximize their #EnergyEfficiency. My latest for @ECmagdotcom: ecmag.com/magazine/articles/… #EnergyDemand #EnergyEfficient #RenewableEnergy
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On #YomHaShoah, sharing a reflection on visiting #Auschwitz last fall to pay respects to the Chertocks who were murdered there. Appreciate anyone who reads this. marlenachertock.substack.com…
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On April 10, 2006, I went to school with a whiteboard and a sign around my neck, signaling to my teachers and peers that I was participating in the #DayOfSilence. It would be over a decade before I realized I’d been participating for myself, too marlenachertock.substack.com…
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