It’s always disconcerting when public figures who are renowned for their progressive views and social awareness reveal their ignorance. Sadly, this is what happened during an acceptance speech by National Education Association (NEA) President Lily Eskelsen García, for a “Progressive Champion” award.

Giving Thanks With Thanksgiving upon us, I find so many reasons to feel gratitude towards the many incredible parts of my life and people around…Read More

Popping My Disability Activism Bubble Looking around at a corporate event I recently attended, I wondered if I was out of my element. Usually, any…Read More

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Why Eliminating Public Service Loan Forgiveness Will Be Harmful to the Disability Community People who work in the public interest are among the most important…Read More

The Trouble with Teachable Moments About Disabilities A few weeks ago, I spent the afternoon roaming around Central Park Zoo with one of my best…Read More

When ADA 25th Anniversary Celebrations End, How Can We Keep Momentum Going? At the time this piece is published, I’ll be resting up after a…Read More

Should I Always Wear My Activist Hat? Scrolling through my social media feeds offers up a treasure trove of perspectives on social justice issues. Each…Read More

Watching the news is part of the nightly routine in my household. We sit in our living room, talking about what we’ve already heard regarding…Read More

Stuck in the Dirt: Why Advocating for Justice and Access Never Stops I’ve been insulted a time or two or twenty for the things I say…Read More

Have you ever noticed that talking about disability in the English language comes with an awful lot of “rules,” and that depending on who you…Read More