We must reject all efforts to dial back to a time when “worthless eaters” were targeted for sterilization and—ultimately—eradication in the name of governmental efficiency, argues San Antonio artist Angela Weddle.
Legendary disability rights organizer Bob Kafka and Cathy Cranston speak with Deceleration about the incoming 89th session of the Texas Legislature and inauguration of a president promising cuts to vital services.
As the heat index drops below advisory levels in South Texas, my brain finally has energy to reflect back on how my dogs and I survived–and didn’t—the increasingly deadly heat of these past two summers.
After many months of fruitless efforts to get Jessica help, our case was finally moving. And for a couple days we were hopeful. Then the heat dome hit.
As many as one in four U.S. residents live with a disability, increasing their risk of injury or death from climate-driven disasters. Yet disaster planning efforts have largely failed to account for the needs of those with greater physical or cognitive challenges.
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16: Ralph Garcia, the Polar Vortex, & San Antonio’s Disabled Community
“This is to CPS. This is to any energy supply company. And this message is to every
