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Tag: Ableism

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Opinion

Opinion: You’re Not Disabled, You Just Don’t Have that Hustle Grindset Mentality, My Guy

by Steven VerdileMay 8, 2023April 15, 2024
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Two men using wheelchairs look angry outside an accessible bathroom stall
Local

Uh Oh. There’s Only One Accessible Stall and They Both Need to Poop

by Steven VerdileMarch 25, 2023March 28, 2023
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Elon Musk crosses his arms and looks sad next to a sunglasses-wearing wheelchair user with who may literally be the coolest guy on earth
Politics

Disabled Worker Didn’t ‘Contribute Enough to Twitter’s Downfall,’ Claims Elon Musk

by Nate WoogenMarch 8, 2023April 19, 2024
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Culture

5 Ways to Clarify You’re (Badass) Disabled and Not (Inspirational) Disabled

by Steven VerdileFebruary 24, 2023April 19, 2024
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a smug doctor guy crosses his arms and stares at you to assert dominance
Local

‘It’s Probably Just Stress,’ Says Doctor to All Disabled Patients Regardless of Symptoms

by 2shoes4eyesFebruary 13, 2023April 19, 2024
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Three young adults of various genders and races stand confrontationally on a city sidewalk
Local

Friends Planning Trip Debate Whether Blind Woman’s Annoying Personality Outweighs Her Fast Pass Perk

by 2shoes4eyesJanuary 30, 2023March 23, 2023
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An old white man in a suit sits at a desk and smiles, a younger black man wearing a suit sits next to him.
Local

City Celebrates Disability Activists After Fighting Lawsuit and Losing

by Mia OceanJanuary 26, 2023April 19, 2024
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Local

Snowplow Drivers Find Holiday Joy in Making All Curb Cuts Inaccessible

by jeromepalliserJanuary 17, 2023
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a kind and dashing gentleman helps out a poor, suffering woman using a wheelchair who needs help, probably, right?
Local

Man Guesses He’ll Go Ahead and Do that Thing Woman Just Said She Could Do Without His Help

by amandmrusselDecember 20, 2022April 19, 2024
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Local

‘She’s a Witch!’ Woman Appears Without Her Walker

by Mia OceanOctober 27, 2022March 23, 2023
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Local

Company Encourages More Disabled Candidates to Apply So It Can Weed Them Out Later with Irrelevant Hiring Assessments

by Julia Lee HarterOctober 7, 2022April 19, 2024
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PT Barnum looks accused and shocked next to an upset man in clown makeup. Circus tent is behind them.
Culture

P.T. Barnum Facing Accusations of Hiring Discrimination Against Able-Bodied Applicants

by Nate WoogenSeptember 22, 2022April 19, 2024
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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

CULTURE

  • 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
  • Marvel Director Reveals Invisible Disabled Superhero Was in Movie the Whole Time
    August 27, 2025

LOCAL

  • Faith Healer Caught in the Act of Seeing Doctor
    April 24, 2026
  • Patient Updates Power of Attorney to Request ‘Unconsciousness Until This Is All Over’
    April 22, 2026
  • Disabled People Celebrate 420 by Getting Stuff DONE
    April 20, 2026

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