progressives get up in
> the morning and go about the work of fighting racism,
sexism and
> homophobia, defending the environment, organizing
trade unions and
> tackling corporate hegemony.
The answer is -- there is no mention of disability or ableism. Progressives, in the Nation's view, obviously aren't in the work of fighting disability discrimination or ableism. What's worse, given its omission of our issues for decades, I suspect that the Nation thinks they should not be in the work of fighting ableism. I am beginning to wonder if there aren't some ableists in key positions there making sure disability isn't included.
If anyone has Victor Navatsky's email or other pertinent email addresses, we could use them.
thanks, marta
So, what's missing in this message and why? David
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