On Being a Disabled Journalist, or Why RFK Jr.'s Thoughts Are Way More Common Than You Think

I'm hear to tell you a tale about ableism in action

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I always planned to write a piece about being a disabled journalist and how best to advocate for yourself if you are disabled and interested in journalism. RFK Jr.’s asinine comments this week about autism made me decide to finally sit down and write the damn thing.