A landmark book exposes the history of loathing that underpins scandals like Winterbourne View. It has received next to no attention, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Alt: Animated cartoon GIF of an anthropomorphic black-and-white cat in a suit and tie. Character is Mordecai Heller from the animated adaptation of the ‘Lackadaisy’ webcomic, written and drawn by Tracy J. Butler.

It was, we were told, a case of sudden infant death syndrome interrupted. What followed would transform my understanding of parenting, disability and the breadth of what makes a meaningful life

The slur is rooted in the dehumanization of people with intellectual disabilities. Its resurgence threatens the fragile progress we’ve made

time to level up / an early draft of a playbook