TagPolitical representation

Graphic with a black background showing an outline of the state of Texas in white. Surrounding it are lightning bolts in white in various sizes.

Posted March 23, 2021 Guest Blog Posts

The System is Down

The System is Down: The Ableism of Texas’ Power Grid, Covid Response, and Disability Representation Adam Hubrig On February 15, 2021 around the tenth hour without power in my … Continue Reading The System is Down

Rebecca Lamorte, candidate for New York City Council, is smiling and standing on Roosevelt Island in New York City in front of the Queensboro Bridge. Rebecca is a white woman with long, curly brown hair and is wearing a gray dress.

Posted January 31, 2021 DVP Blog Posts and Essays

Q&A with Rebecca Lamorte

A few months ago I read a great piece by Rebecca Lamorte in Teen Vogue about how she became involved in politics. As a co-partner in #CripTheVote, an online campaign … Continue Reading Q&A with Rebecca Lamorte

Graphic with a taupe background with a herringbone pattern featuring a photo of Ligia Andrade Zúñiga, a woman color with a disability smiling, she has long wavy hair, is wearing a scarf, and has long dangly earrings.

Posted December 29, 2020 DVP Blog Posts and Essays

Q&A with Ligia Andrade Zúñiga

All politics are local, right? All over the United States, more disabled people are running for office and winning. Here is my interview with Ligia Andrade Zúñiga about her campaign … Continue Reading Q&A with Ligia Andrade Zúñiga