Monthly Archives: July 2015

Sprint Kayaking – Dorian Taylor

Listen (23 min) Paralympic hopeful, Dorian Taylor has heard a cacophony of NO in life but Dorian Taylor is a force of YES. Dorian speaks with humor and finesse about competitive kayaking and life on the spectrum — both gender … Continue reading

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Is ‘Affordable Housing’ Affordable?

Listen (29 min) Who doesn’t support the concept of “Affordable Housing?”  As rents climb to ever-ascending heights and ever more people are pushed from their housing, ‘affordable housing’ is like motherhood and apple pie for activists and elected officials alike.  … Continue reading

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Disability Activists at the U.S. Social Forum

LISTEN (29 min) Last week, the U.S. Social Forum took place simultaneously in San Jose, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jackson, Mississippi; and Tijuana, Mexico.  We bring you a mock tour through the San Jose event, where over 500 activists converged to … Continue reading

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