Statement from MS Society from yesterday afternoon (reformatted):
As an organization, we firmly believe that we best serve and support those living with MS by creating a space that welcomes all. This is especially true for self-help group leaders, who are responsible for leading meetings for people affected by MS to confide in and support one another.
Recently, a volunteer, Fran Itkoff, was asked to step away from her role because of statements that were viewed as not aligning with our policy of inclusion. Fran has been a valued member of our volunteer team for more than 60 years. We believe that our staff acted with the best of intentions and did their best to navigate a challenging issue.
As an organization, we are in a continued conversation about assuring that our diversity, equity and inclusion policies evolve in service of our mission, and will reach out to Fran in service of this goal.
Statement from MS Society from yesterday afternoon (reformatted):
EDIT: Ope, and now the president is suddenly retiring.
https://nitter.poast.org/libsoftiktok/status/1758187593907519614
Well yeah, your staff is made up of trained Marxist revolutionaries, and their intentions are what is best for the revolution.