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Local

New Disability Activist Group Launches Counter-Eugenics Orgy Campaign

by Jeremy EinbinderApril 8, 2026May 2, 2026
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Local

Able-Bodied Friends Actually Pretty Handy When You’re Moving

by Olly MooreApril 8, 2026May 2, 2026
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Most of Disabled Man’s Exercise Consists of Falling on Floor, Getting Back Up

by Jeremy EinbinderApril 8, 2026May 2, 2026
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Bus Stop PrEP Ad Makes HIV Look Like a Rompin’ Fun Time

by MV PerryApril 2, 2026May 1, 2026
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Local

Disabled Man Celebrated as a ‘Tireless Advocate’ Actually Really, Really, Really Tired

by Olly MooreApril 2, 2026April 2, 2026
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Opinion

Louis Braille’s Earlier Ideas, Ranked

by Sy HoekstraMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
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Local

Pharma Rep Asks Nation to ‘Consider Both Sides’ in Raising Insulin Prices by 250% 

by MV PerryMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Culture

Oompa Loompas File Class Action ADA Suit Against Wonka Corporation 

by MV PerryMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Local

Disabled Bed Bugs Petition for No Bed Frame for Easier Access

by Bea MienikMarch 23, 2026March 23, 2026
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Parents Discover Disabled Child CAN Have More Than One Diagnosis

by Jeremy EinbinderMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026
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Opinion

How I Celebrated Women’s History Month With an Involuntary Psych Hospitalization

by RitaMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026
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Opinion

(Unpopular) Opinion: I Think Disabled People Should Have Rights

by Bea MienikMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
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POLITICS

  • This Queer, Mentally Ill Man Is Out and Proud to Be Unfit for Military Service
    April 24, 2026
  • Capitol Crawl Would No Longer Elicit Sympathy From Nation’s Assholes
    April 11, 2026
  • Disabled Woman’s Politics So Left Wing Even Medical Condition is Progressive
    February 17, 2026

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  • Deaf Audience Can Tell Movie Captioner Has Creative Writing Degree
    May 15, 2026
  • Oompa Loompas File Class Action ADA Suit Against Wonka Corporation 
    March 26, 2026
  • Sleeping Beauty Actually ME/CFS Girly Waiting for Doctor, Not Unlicensed Prince
    November 30, 2025

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  • Autistic Woman’s Genuine Earnestness Creeping Out New Acquaintance
    May 15, 2026
  • Stranger Asks to Pet Service Dog’s Owner
    May 12, 2026
  • Woman Welcomes New Symptoms as Distraction From Other Symptoms
    May 9, 2026

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The Squeaky Wheel is the first-ever satire publication that focuses on the experience of having a disability. All stories are original fictional content and may be shared with attribution.

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