So much of ableism under capitalism emerges out of two assumptions:
(1) disability is the worst burden that could ever befall a person because it limits productivity, and
2) should disability happen to you, it’s naturally your own burden to bear because care is a commodity.
Dear parents, if you want your kids to feel safe to come out to you, you have to be explicit in telling them. Otherwise they will infer by your actions and the people and church you associate with how safe you may be.
They will watch you respond to queer stories and questions
Central High students are walking out to protest LB574 & LB575, #neleg bills targeting trans youth. NE’s Planned Parenthood rep will be there.
“We refuse to tolerate the NE legislature’s continued attacks on transgender youth.”
Deleted prev tweet b/c of student contact info.