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Visible Self, Invisible Disabilities

Post author By Jennifer Thompson
Post date Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
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My name is Jennifer. I am 32 years old, and I am disabled. People like me are not a dime a dozen – but we are around, more so than you know. Many disabilities are completely invisible. Take one of mine, for example: I have something called ankylosing spondylitis. (Say that five times fast.) In layman’s […]

Tags disabilities, invisible disabilities, living with a disability, women, women with disabilities

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Two Weeks From Now: Women’s Day & What You Can Do About It

Post author By redlightpolitics
Post date Friday, February 25th, 2011
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I know many often wonder what they can do to raise awareness and be actors in bringing change. For the past few days we have seen an unusual assault on reproductive rights and women’s bodies. March 8th, International Women’s Day, would be a great opportunity to raise awareness of the fact that we are a […]

Tags how not to be powerless, marriage equality, media representations, muslim women, objectification of women, queer women, Rape Culture, sexism in media, social activism, this is how you can help, true equality, welfare queens, women with disabilities, womens day