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Remembering Alice Wong
An extraordinary legacy
Nov 19
How I do what I do
Hello, The paperback is out!
Nov 12

October 2025

The secret behind the book's first sentence
Hello, “Let me tell you about the time a bouncer wouldn’t let me into a club because I use a wheelchair.”
Oct 28
Reasons to hope?
They're right in front of us
Oct 21
Ask me your awkward questions about the book
Hello, Thanks for all your support on the paperback announcement a few weeks ago.
Oct 7

September 2025

A paperback announcement rooted in community
A very special announcement
Sep 19
For marginalised people, state power isn't always positive
Hello, With Parliament back and concerning rumours about Pip circulating in full force, I’ve been thinking a bit about the politics of this moment, and…
Sep 5

August 2025

A little confession
Sometimes talking to nondisabled people is hard
Aug 29
Should rest be productive?
I'm not sure that's the point
Aug 19
Who could we be if we weren't braced for ableism?
Hello, I spent two hours on zoom with my friend Rebekah Taussig the other day.
Aug 7

July 2025

Pride - radicalism, resilience and resistance
Hello, It’s the last day of Disability Pride Month and I’ve been thinking about radicalism, resilience and resistance.
Jul 31
Why we're proud
Hello, As I mentioned in my last email, it’s a weird Disability Pride Month.
Jul 24
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