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“Nothing about us, without us!” That’s the overarching message of these pieces.

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It’s Time to Stop Ignoring the Intersections of Marginalized Identities

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Affordable Housing for Disabled People Should Be a Right, Not a Luxury

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Activist Spotlight: Lillie Lainoff – Writer

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Disabled People Have the Right to Raise Children

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Can We Stop Arguing About the “Right Way” to Be a Disability Activist?

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15 Autistic Activists You Should Follow This Autism Acceptance Month

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Don’t Use “Functioning Labels” to Victim-Blame Me

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Autistic People are Taking Back Autism “Awareness.” It’s About Acceptance.

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What’s the Point of Trigger Warnings?

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My Fight for Independence is a Fight for Disability Rights

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I Needed My Caregiver to Keep Me Alive. She Exploited That Power.

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Judi Chamberlin: Mad Pride and the Fight Against Institutionalizing Women

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#DeleteFacebook? It’s Not that Simple for Disabled People

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Disabled People are Missing from Conversations on Campus Sexual Assault

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Activist Spotlight: Wendy Lu – National Reporter and Editor

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