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Ableism
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Disability Erasure and the Apocalyptic Narrative
Theoretical zombie apocalypse escape plans are an exercise in facing my mortality.
Don’t Call Trump “Crazy”: The Dangers of Pathologizing Bad Politics
In this interview, psychiatrist Allen Frances explains why characterizing Trump as mentally ill is downright dangerous.
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On Pivoting: Ideas on Organizing During a Trump Administration
Changes in the political climate require changes in our organizing strategies and tactics.
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How I Talked About Trump With My 6-Year-Old Child
Amidst the fear raised by this election it's important to remember that democracy is not a game but an ongoing struggle.
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Donald Trump Comedy Hour
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Very, Very Normal
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Trumped into a Corner
Beyond Awareness: Mental Illness and the Ableism of Capitalism
Capitalism values people based on their ability to produce, rather than their contributions to the lives of those around them.
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha on Rethinking Safety and Disability Justice
We need transformative justice: a community-based approach paired with creative cultural work to shift our narratives around harm.
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