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Jason Irwin: A Slice of the American Dream

After my parents’ divorce was made official and my mother was forced to return to the workforce, we suddenly were labeled low-income.

June 10, 2024 · 20 Comments

Jennifer Franklin: As Antigone (2)

For as long as I can remember
my mother told me how
I should feel, what to eat,
who to date, what clothes
looked good (and bad)
on my shape

August 21, 2023 · 8 Comments

Jennifer Franklin: As Antigone

I will not walk away.
The moment the nurse
pressed your splotched
body into my arms,
your needs fixed my fate.

April 19, 2023 · 8 Comments

Video: Stella Young | I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much

In this very funny talk, Stella Young breaks down society’s habit of turning disabled people into “inspiration porn.”

October 22, 2022 · 1 Comment

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