Why President Joe Biden’s Inclusion of Disability Is So Important
Like much of the country, I was elated when Joe Biden became the President of the United States. The chaos that the Trump administration has brought about—from mishandling COVID-19 to threatening the rights of marginalized groups—had finally come to an end, and for the first time in what seemed like forever, I felt like I could relax again.
Trump & The Racehorse Theory: A Brief History of American Eugenics
On September 18, President Donald Trump held a rally in Bemidji, Minnesota during which he voiced support for eugenics, saying: “You have good genes, you know that, right? You have good genes. A lot of it is about the genes, isn’t it, don’t you believe? The racehorse theory. You think we’re so different? You have […]
YouTube Plans to Discontinue Viewer-Submitted Captions
In the latest news of accessibility removal, YouTube announced that they will be removing community captions on September 28, 2020. A screenshot of YouTube’s announcement to discontinue community contributions. Image description: An announcement from Youtube stating: Community contributions will be discontinued across all channels after September 28, 2020. Community contributions allowed viewers to add closed […]
Why Does Madeleine McCann Continue to Be a National Obsession?
It’s been over a decade since Madeleine McCann went missing in Portugal. However, the McCann case is still ongoing and continues to earn global media attention, in spite of the fact that someone is reported missing every 90 seconds in the UK. Disabled people, as well as people of color, are among those more likely to […]
My Disability Does Not Make My Life Worth Less in COVID-19 Pandemic
Coronavirus has changed a lot of things, and it has changed a lot of things very quickly. Everyone is being forced to adjust to a radically new routine, and nobody really knows what to expect next. Living through a global pandemic is, undoubtedly, a scary time for everyone. But it’s an especially scary time for […]
Microsoft Releases Adaptive Controller for Xbox, Takes “Control” of Disability Market
The Super Bowl provides companies with an opportunity to have their voices heard and their products seen by millions of people in one night. Microsoft took full advantage of this visibility by releasing a commercial for their newest product – the Xbox Adaptive Controller. ID: The Xbox Adaptive Controller. A sleek rectangular controller, white with […]
Stephen Miller’s Proposal to Limit Citizenship Based on Use of Public Welfare Services Will Kill Disabled, Poor, and Hungry Immigrants
On August 7, 2018, it was revealed that the Trump administration is planning to submit new immigration policy that will bar immigrants from obtaining citizenship if they have ever used public welfare programs such as the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the Affordable Care Act or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This restriction would not only […]
Meet the 28-Year-Old Latina Changing the Face of Democratic Politics
Image description: Alexandria Ocasio-Crotez is shown celebrating with supporters. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history last night by winning the Democratic primary in New York’s 14th congressional district, composed of the Bronx and portions of Queens. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Ocasio-Cortez attended Boston University and interned in the immigration office of Ted Kennedy. […]