Carrie

disability

essay collection

lgbt book reviews

“Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” Centers the Wisdom of Disabled People

How many times have you heard that we’re “in a new world” recently? “Disability Visibility” challenges us to consider what a world with disability at its core can look like.

Carrie —

Jul 1, 2020

fullscreen

the outsiders issue

issues

Perfectionism and the Art of Rock Climbing

As a perfectionist, I’ll always be more comfortable sharing my shiny conclusions than my messy processes. And the best thing about climbing, for me, is that it’s pure process.

Carrie —

Jun 24, 2019

disability

nonfiction

lgbt book reviews

<em>Resistance and Hope</em> Dares Us to Go Beyond Activism 101

If you’re looking for easy answers that preserve your bubble, you won’t find them here. But that’s exactly why anyone who considers themselves an activist, an ally, or a member…

Carrie —

Jan 24, 2019

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Show Me Your Power Outfits

Let’s all celebrate each other looking our hottest and most powerful — since power started to look a little different this week.

Carrie —

Nov 9, 2018

2018 election

Lists/Top 10s

book lists

10 Books on Voting, Elections and Government to Get You Ready for the Midterms

Informed citizens unite!

Carrie —

Oct 19, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Do You Stand Up For Yourself Like A Boss At Work?

Standing up for yourself at work: Intimidating? You bet. Necessary? That too. So let’s talk about it!

Carrie —

Oct 5, 2018

disability

queering disability

politics + activism

The Disability Justice Initiative Moves Beyond the ADA to Raise the Bar for Progressive Movements

“The disability community needs to spend some time asking itself: How are we working together across movements in the progressive space? How are we centering the voices of people with…

Carrie —

Aug 2, 2018

advice

donald trump is not my president

politics + activism

So You Want to Host a Voter Registration Drive

There are few better paths to saving the republic than getting your fellow Americans registered. But where do you even start? Right here!

Carrie —

May 17, 2018

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: How Did You Know You Were Home?

Whether after moving to a new place, switching apartments in the same city, or finding the community you’d been searching for, what made you realize you’d arrived?

Carrie —

May 11, 2018

politics + activism

VIDEO: Did Love Win? Not for Everyone

Marriage penalties keep equality out of reach for lots of disabled folks.

Carrie —

Nov 10, 2017

interview

af+

So You’re Gay Now: Interview With My Childhood Best Friend, Iah

I can’t think of sixth grade without thinking of Iah. She was the friend I could never quite believe I had: smart, outspoken, well-liked across all social groups. Naturally, I…

Carrie —

Nov 7, 2017

friday open thread

open thread

straddleverse

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: Moving Forward Oh My God

Let’s gather ’round and build each other up! Deep breaths.

Carrie —

Nov 3, 2017