Covering: gender, disability, social issues, politics and culture. Columbia Journalism School grad. Bylines: The New York Times, HuffPost, Quartz, Teen Vogue, Bustle, Columbia Journalism Review.
Overlooked No More: Kitty Cone, Trailblazer of the Disability Rights Movement
It wasn’t long after Kitty Cone had enrolled at the Mount Vernon Seminary in Washington that she felt the grip of discrimination.
Hulu’s ‘Run’ Is A Classic Thriller — Except For 1 Major Thing
What lengths would you go to ensure that your loved ones are safe — or to ensure that they never find out the truth about you?
HuffPost Event: Building Resilience In The Workplace During COVID-19
In the age of COVID-19, an economic crisis, a highly divisive presidential election and a nationwide reckoning with systemic racism, bouncing back from hardships has taken on a whole new meaning this year.
The 2020 Election Has Been Groundbreaking For Disability Rights — But Now What?
With Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic nominee, some disabled advocates are anxious about whether the momentum will last.
30 Years Later, Disabled Americans Are Still Fighting For Their Civil Rights
The Americans With Disabilities Act passed in 1990, declaring equality for disabled people across the country. But activists say the work isn’t done.
Long Road To Hollywood: Why Actors With Disabilities Have Yet To Be Recognized
It often takes decades for disabled actors to break into the entertainment industry. But why?
What It’s Like Being BIPOC With A Disability In America
On the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Voices of Disability celebrates the real stories — not the stigmas or stereotypes — of this dynamic and vibrant community of individuals.
How Equity Is Lost When Companies Hire Only Workers With Disabilities
Employment remains an elusive goal for many. A recent hiring strategy may win pats on the back, but advocates fear it may pigeonhole people with disabilities.
Traveling while disabled is four times more expensive
Most accommodations that people with disabilities need in order to get from point A to point B are only available through luxury travel. Here's why traveling with a disability can sometimes come with a steep price tag.
Dating With a Disability | The New York Times
Women with disabilities often begin to date much later in life, and they struggle in a dating culture that places a premium on physical appearance.
Andrew Yang Says Asians Need To ‘Show Our American-ness’ In Order To Avoid Racism
“It shouldn’t be on Asians to prove we’re American by sacrifice,” one Twitter user wrote in response to an op-ed written by the former 2020 hopeful.
People Most Vulnerable To Coronavirus Are Urging Others To Stay Home. Here’s Why.
Disabled and immunocompromised people are tweeting with #HighRiskCOVID19 to explain why social distancing can mean the difference between life and death.
‘Crip Camp’ Could Finally Make Disability Rights A Mainstream Political Movement
The forthcoming Netflix documentary spotlights a summer camp that sparked the disability rights movement in the 1970s.
Is It OK To Fetishize A Person's Identity? Well, It's Complicated.
HuffPost's latest "Between the Lines" episode explores the origin of identity-based fetishes and the fine line between objectifying and empowering one's partners.
Julián Castro’s Latest Plan Tackles Disability Rights: ‘There Are No Second-Class Citizens’
“We believe that everyone has dignity and is worth investing in,” the Democratic presidential candidate told HuffPost.