May 28, 2010
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Full disclosure: I am a hotheaded/oversensitive Taurus lady who also happens to be on the sleepy side today. This means I’m more ‘prone to irritability’ and my tolerance for bullcrap is very very low. So, when I looked at the … Continue reading
May 26, 2010
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People have this problem (I’ve been guilty too) where we stand/sit/lie down when faced with intolerance before our eyes. An ABC News hidden camera show, What Would You Do?, caught reactions from grocery shoppers who watched as an able-bodied actor … Continue reading
May 18, 2010
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Requiring businesses to provide access to disabled people, Paul argued, isn’t “fair to the business owner.” Later in the interview, when asked if he believes Americans have a right to use the 2nd Amendment to violently overthrow the government, a Paul staffer physically intercepted the recording and shuffled Paul away Continue reading
May 17, 2010
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It’s the kind of news that makes you want to jaywalk on your way to robbing a bank with an unlicensed firearm: A new study finds that if you’ve got a “severe mental illness” such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, … Continue reading
May 17, 2010
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There are a lot of bad comedians out there, and I can’t vouch for whether the performers at next Saturday’s Stand Up for the Future comedy night benefit will bring it like Saget, but a good cause is a good … Continue reading
May 15, 2010
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I’m probably the only person in the world who didn’t know who Faith the two-legged dog was – her PR-savvy owner has spun her into a book and appearances on Oprah, Inside Edition, and tons of local news shows. But … Continue reading
May 13, 2010
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Today is Stevie Wonder’s birthday, so there’s a decent chance you’re listening to this right now: But you should be listening to this: The line to listen for goes a little something like this: A blind man’s penis is erect … Continue reading
May 12, 2010
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When a future Hurricane Katrina, widespread anthrax attack, or Bubonic plague hit Utah, pray to Yahweh that you’re not disabled. (Or a senior over 85.) Guidelines for doctors in Utah say that during a public health emergency, some people aren’t … Continue reading
May 12, 2010
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May 11, 2010
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Women with disabilities go unrepresented, not only in American Apparel advertising, but also in most of popular culture. Rarely, if ever, are women with disabilities portrayed in anything other than an asexual manner, for ‘disabled’ bodies are largely perceived as ‘undesirable.’ Continue reading
