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Utah Legislature Votes to Uphold Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
Disabled people across the country face discrimination, poor treatment and subminimum wages in the workplace.
Let’s Confront Ideas of “Normality” — They Are Rooted in Racism and Ableism
Racism is the ideology that works to subordinate specific people, while ableism is the means for achieving that goal.
SCOTUS Medicaid Case Could Endanger Elderly, Disabled People, Advocates Warn
The case could limit private citizens’ right to sue when Medicaid isn't fairly and safely administered.
Suppression of Mail-In Voting Looms Over Texas Primary
Civil rights groups say Texas Republicans wasted precious time chasing Trump’s conspiracy theories.
Build Back Better Could Help End Subminimum Wages for People With Disabilities
The subminimum wage allows employers to pay people with disabilities cents on the hour for their work.
COVID Vaccine Websites Violate Disability Laws, Create Inequity for Blind People
Accessibility issues were found on COVID vaccine websites across the country.
Supreme Court Ruling Fails LGBTQ Youth and Students With Disabilities
"Espinoza v. Montana" creates a pathway for religious schools to discriminate against already marginalized students.
I’m Native and Disabled. The US Government Is Sacrificing My People.
Resources for Native people were limited before the pandemic. Now, they are even more so.
People With Disabilities Face Greater Risk of Economic Devastation From COVID-19
We need an economic stimulus aimed at ensuring people with disabilities are not thrust even further into poverty.
Disabled People Are Tortured in Solitary Confinement, But Tides May Be Turning
As public outrage grows, even presidential candidates are weighing in on the issue.