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Folks with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual assault and serious health risks from pregnancy. The “Dobbs” decision is going to put their lives at risk.

In November 2021, the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star penned a lengthy Instagram message dedicated to his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, which in part, thanked...

"Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language," the "Grrrls" singer said.

The artist announced that she has removed the derogatory lyric in a written public apology.

Lizzo has apologised and revealed that she will be releasing a new version of her new song Grrrls with a change in lyrics after facing backlash over an ableist slur used in the first verse.

Lizzo has a new album coming out, and one of the singles from it is already drawing backlash. "Grrrls" was released Friday, off of the upcoming Special , and the...

"I know this word is more casually and commonly used in the USA, but that doesn't make it okay," a TikToker said.

We often hear stories of communities raising money to build housing for recently disabled folks. But where do those people live when their neighbors aren’t paying for it?

"This is the first time on this sub that my jaw actually dropped," one commenter revealed.

Attacks on absentee voting are hurting people with disabilities the most.