Posts by Alaina Leary
3 Ways To Talk To Your Friends & Family About Their Ableist Views
We’re all raised in a society that’s built on ableist values that are also linked to white supremacy, capitalism, and colonization, which is why the people we love sometimes have oppressive views.
Read MoreWriters & Activists! Here Are 5 Ways To Make Your Work More Accessible
The biggest challenge for me in finding social justice and feminism was how inaccessible a lot of the work was. At the time, I was an undergrad in college and my early introductions were through Women and Gender Studies and LGBTQ Studies courses. I absolutely loved those classes. During classroom discussions and while my professors…
Read MoreI’m a Millennial Who Can’t Live With My Parents
As a millennial, I heard the same advice repeatedly during my senior year of college: “Live with your parents for a couple of years while you figure out what you want to do next, and save money.” I knew that wouldn’t be a long-term option for me. My dad and I are close and I…
Read MoreI’m A Queer and Disabled Millennial, and That’s Why I’m a Workaholic
I’ve never thought of myself as someone who works “too much.” Even when, as a senior in college, I had three part-time jobs and an internship, I still made time to see my friends and participate in every end-of-college activity. In a society that’s built on capitalism and prizes the idea that you can achieve…
Read MoreWe All Know Who Tells Our Stories Matters. This Is How We Can Move Beyond Diversity 101 In Media
These actions can help us move beyond a circular conversation about why we need diversity and toward meaningful change.
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