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Meier Galblum Haigh

@mghaigh.bsky.social
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Executive Director of @DisabilityLab.bsky.social + Disability Culture Lab Action. Queer + Trans Disabled Jew. They/ Them. Alum of Popular Democracy, Megaphone Strategies, 350.org. Profile ID: white trans-masc nonbinary human w short dark hair on wheels.

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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Enjoying an evening of poetry in community, in support of @lydiaxzbrown.com! If you live in MD District 7A or don’t but you care about disability justice, interdependence, economic stability for everyone, and more, check out Ly Xīnzhèn's campaign: brownformaryland.com
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Ly Xīnzhèn Brown for State Delegate – I'm running to represent District 7A because we deserve better.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
As we launch the Disability Community + Movement North Star Memo, Meier Galblum Haigh, our Executive Director, and Kenrya Rankin, our Managing Director, reflect on the north star process and what they learned from it for Nonprofit Quarterly @npquarterly.bsky.social. linktr.ee/DisabilityCu....
Text reads, “‘We need more than resistance to thrive. To build a better, more accessible and liberatory future in the next 250 years, we need a true north star vision to follow for what justice looks like for disabled people in the United States. In a country where disabled liberation didn’t exist for its first 250 years, we seek to build something new, and we know we cannot do it alone.’ ‘We Convened Disabled Folks to Envision a Radically Inclusive Future. Here’s What We Learned.’  For Nonprofit Quarterly. Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them), Executive Director of Disability Culture Lab. Kenrya Rankin (she/her), Managing Director of Disability Culture Lab. Linktr.ee/DisabilityCultureLab”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
With our Disability Community + Movement North Star Memo, we developed The U.S. Political Model of Disability. It’s a new way to think about disability, where we understand that disability is shaped by policy choices made by the people in power. Read the full memo: tinyurl.com/DisCoNSV.
Text reads, “Disability Community + Movement North Star Memo. The U.S. Political Model of Disability. Tinyurl.com/DisCoNSV.”

Image Description: The graphic is dark teal with yellow text and yellow triangular shapes. In the bottom right corner, there is the page number, 1.Text reads, “The U.S. Political Model of Disability. Oppression is disabling: Policy and power impact who does and does not become disabled. Tinyurl.com/DisCoNSV.”

Image Description: The graphic is off-white with text in dark teal, and yellow and teal triangular shapes. In the bottom right corner, there is the page number, 2.Text reads, “The U.S. Political Model of Disability. Disability is a natural part of life. Disabling another person for profit, convenience, or hate is an act of harm. This does not mean disability itself is inherently negative or positive, but it does acknowledge that many of our paths into disability identity include trauma. Tinyurl.com/DisCoNSV.”

Image Description: The graphic is off-white with text in dark teal, and yellow and teal triangular shapes. In the bottom right corner, there is the page number, 3.
Text reads, “The U.S. Political Model of Disability. Governments, billionaires, and corporations all shape who is and is not disabled through “sacrifice-zone politics” as well as systems of power, violence, and plunder. Tinyurl.com/DisCoNSV.”

Image Description: The graphic is off-white with text in dark teal, and yellow and teal triangular shapes. In the bottom right corner, there is the page number, 4.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For Disability Culture Currents, our Executive Director Meier Galblum Haigh + Managing Director Kenrya Rankin write about The U.S. Political Model of Disability, a new way of understanding disability from DCL’s Disability Community + Movement North Star Memo. Read more: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
Text reads: “Systemic oppression — from transphobia, anti-Black racism, and colonialism to capitalism, climate change, and imperialism — is disabling.’ By Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them), Founding Executive Director, Disability Culture Lab and Kenrya Rankin, Managing Director, Disability Culture Lab. “All About The U.S. Political Model of Disability. Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”

Circular portraits of Meier Galblum Haigh (a white trans-masc nonbinary person with short cropped dark curly hair in a masculine blue suit and light blue linen shirt) and Kenrya Rankin (a dark-skinned Black woman with dark brown locs, wearing rose gold glasses on a chain, purple lipstick, and a shirt with a hot pink, purple, and teal print). The background is light pink with a repeating lightning-bolt pattern and yellow and pink accent lines.
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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We still owe $1166.59 for rent and the landlord just called to remind us that a late fee of $89 will be charged tomorrow. So I am hoping with all my hopes, that there are folks out there needing some art to spruce up their spaces.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’d love submissions at the intersection of disability and care be featured in Disability Culture Currents! We accept opinion, personal essay, and graphic storytelling. Care submissions due October 1, 2026. Visit tinyurl.com/DCCurrents to submit!
Graphic reads: “Disability Culture Currents. Call for care-related submissions! We’re looking for personal essays, opinion, and illustrated work from Disabled creators exploring disability and all facets of care. Deadline: October 1, 2026. Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCGuidelines.” Page 1.

The graphic is dark teal with a subtle lightning bolt pattern and white text. There’s a white speech bubble and a white and green DCC logo and megaphone, with page number “1.”Graphic reads: “We accept written submissions from 600 to 1,000 words, and topical comics/graphic storytelling with a combination of writing and illustration. Pieces from disabled creators that are either opinion or personal essay and... a) illustrate how a system of oppression is disabling, such as racism, ableism, colonialism, capitalism, transphobia, etc; b) explore the intersections of social movements and identity; or c) explain how an unexpected issue is a disability issue. Creators maintain ownership of their submissions. We do not accept submissions created using generative artificial intelligence (GAI). Disability Culture Currents. Pay: $75 per published submission. We aim to increase this as we fundraise additional resources.” Page 2.

The graphic is dark teal with a subtle lightning bolt pattern. Text is white and dark teal. There’s also a white and green DCC logo and megaphone, with page number “2.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Our Managing Director, Kenrya Rankin, is featured in Colorlines’ DemocracyIs: campaign today. In this interview, she talks about DCL's mission and our very exciting publication, the Disability Community + Movement North Star Memo, launching on September 23! Read more: tinyurl.com/KenryaColorl...
Text reads, “Diversity alone isn’t enough to resist rising authoritarianism: we need interdependence. We need interdependent communities, and we need culture shifts and policy that promote that interdependence to push back the fascists. Kenrya Rankin (she/her). Managing Director, Disability Culture Lab,” for Colorlines’ DemocracyIs: “From Wedges to Bridges: Why 
a Reimagined Democracy Calls for Intersectional Narratives.” 

The graphic features a photo of Kenrya Rankin, a Black woman with shoulder length locs wearing glasses and a pink, purple, and teal shirt. The graphic is dark teal with text in white and yellow triangular shapes in the top right corner.
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Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW (She/Her/Hers) 🇹🇹👊🏽✍️🏾♊️♊️♏️ @equitableforall.com · 22/07/2026
Please contribute here, if able!🙏🏾 chuffed.org/project/crip...
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Crips for eSims for Gaza
Crips for eSims for Gaza is a collaboration between Jane Shi, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Alice Wong.
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Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW (She/Her/Hers) 🇹🇹👊🏽✍️🏾♊️♊️♏️ @equitableforall.com · 20/07/2026
Please contribute here, if able!🙏🏾 chuffed.org/project/crip...
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Crips for eSims for Gaza
Crips for eSims for Gaza is a collaboration between Jane Shi, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Alice Wong.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Man accused of spousal abuse says the hitting is the best part.
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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
They lose. They lie. They lash out. Expect it, reject it, fight like hell against it.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Apply to the 2026 cohort of the Disability Rising Fellowship! Program includes media training and coaching, speaking and publishing opps, and a $5,000 stipend upon completion. Ready to shift the narrative? Submit your interest at tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising26 by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 28, 2026.
Text reads: “Applications Open. Disability Rising Fellowship 2026 Cohort. Are you a disabled advocate, storyteller, or changemaker in the U.S. ready to shift the narrative around disability? Apply for our media fellowship program! Deadline June 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET. Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising26.” The design is pale blue, dark teal, pink, red, and white, with Disability Culture Lab’s logo in white at the top. There is also a photo of two people sitting in chairs talking to each other, framed by teleprompters in the foreground. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”Text reads: “We’re searching for rising disabled leaders in the U.S. to join our cohort! As a Fellow, you will receive… Intensive virtual training focused on television, radio, op-eds, social media, and more; Weekly media pitching and booking support; Mentorship and coaching from disabled media professionals; Optional in-person media training [Date TBD]; A supportive cohort of disabled peers; An optional $5,000 stipend for you or your organization. Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising26.” The design is pale blue, dark teal, pink, red, and white, with Disability Culture Lab’s logo in white at the top. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”
Text reads: “2026 Cohort Timeline. Expression of Interest Application Opens: Monday, June 8, 2026. Expression of Interest Application Closes: Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Full Finalists notified for Full Application: Friday, July 17, 2026*. Full Application Closes: Saturday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Fellowship Period: Late-September 2026 – June 2027. *Applicants invited to move forward to the full application process will be notified by July 17, 2026, and will have until August 7, 2026, to complete the full application. Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising26.” The design is pale blue, dark teal, pink, red, and white, with Disability Culture Lab’s logo in white at the top. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Tired of how inaccessible Pride is? Check out our latest piece on Disability Culture Currents, “Dykes for Accessible Drinking,” a bingo board you can fill out when you encounter access barriers at Pride. Download it at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents and post about it with #DykesForAccessibleDrinking.
The background is light blue with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. On the top left, there is a green square that says “New.” On the top right there is a dark teal rectangle that says “Madison Zalopany (they/them) artist and access worker” in white. 

Below this is the bingo board, with a pink rectangle behind it. Colorful bingo card titled "Dykes for Accessible Drinking" over a blue background, with pink decorative shapes in the margins. 

Underneath the title is the description that reads, "Are you queer, cute, and disabled? Tired of Pride being inaccessible? Don't get sad! Play Inaccessibility Bingo and commiserate with other crips online. Circle all the access barriers you encounter at your favorite events and venues this Pride and post on social media #DykesforAccessibleDrinking. If you're feeling spicy, tag the inaccessible event or venue." 
Underneath is a five-by-five bingo grid over a bright turquoise background. Colorful bingo card titled “Dykes for Accessible Drinking” The description reads, “Are you queer, cute, and disabled? Tired of Pride being inaccessible? Don’t get sad! Play Inaccessibility Bingo and commiserate with other crips online. Circle all the access barriers you encounter at your favorite events and venues this Pride and post on social media #DykesforAccessibleDrinking. If you’re feeling spicy, tag the inaccessible event or venue.”

The card has a blue field of color at the top, with pink decorative shapes in the margins. There is a five-by-five bingo grid over a bright turquoise background. 

At the bottom, there is a dark teal stripe with the Disability Culture Currents logo on the left, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
i really do think they believe that because they're "good" on policy that they don't owe people anything on a human level, and if you're a woman who believes in the same policies but also understands the capacity even "good" men have to be cruel then you're weak
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Truthout @truthout.org · 05/06/2026
Photojournalists covering the protests at Delaney Hall say they have been deliberately targeted for assault by ICE agents and police — with at least 42 assaults and five instances of officers damaging journalists’ equipment.
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Outrage Mounts at Assaults of Journalists and Hunger Strikers at Delaney Hall
Press freedom groups and hunger strikers detail abuses and retaliation by ICE agents, police, and GEO Group staff.
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Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
And I just collaborated with @disabilitylab.bsky.social for their Fashion Against Fascism summer merch line! So check that out too. shop.disabilityculturelab.org/products/opp...
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"Oppression is Disabling" (Circular) Unisex Black Tee
"Oppression is Disabling" (Circular) unisex black tee. Reads: "Racism is disabling. Capitalism is disabling. Colonialism is disabling. Transphobia is disabling. Climate change is disabling. State viol...
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Krystal Kavita Jagoo, MSW (She/Her/Hers) 🇹🇹👊🏽✍️🏾♊️♊️♏️ @equitableforall.com · 28/05/2026
Grateful to @disabilitylab.bsky.social for my Interdependence is Revolutionary tee-shirt, as designed by Sky Cubacub!🔥 Check out the DCL Summer 2026 Streetwear Collection here: shop.disabilityculturelab.org My Weekly LURNN DJ Newsletter: www.equitableforall.com/lurnn-with-me/ Please share widely! 🙏🏾
A masked selfie of Krystal Kavita Jagoo is seen. She is a fat brown queer disabled immigrant woman with a black pixie cut. She wears black glasses and an "Interdependence is Revolutionary" tee-shirt from the Disability Culture Lab, as designed by Sky Cubacub.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Meet the artists for our Summer 2026 Streetwear Drop, We’re Still Here: Fashion Against Fascism! You can grab brand new designs from Sky Cubacub, JohnnieJae.bsky.social, Jennae Petersen, and Jen D. Rafanan at Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org. We wanna see you in our streetwear — tag us when you post!
Background is light pink with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Below is a circular picture of Sky Cubacub, Filipinx and white nonbinary xenogender disabled neuroqueer squatting on a hot pink rollator, with xyr left leg raised in front of them, their right hand holding onto the rollator, and their left hand held up dramatically. They have spiky triangle makeup under one eye and lots of tattoos. Xey are wearing Rebirth Garments, including a scalemaille headpiece, handpieces and respirator mask cover (over a FloMask), a colorblocked disco muscle pouf jumpsuit in checkerboard and rainbow geometric print with a matching soft cervical collar featuring Arturo Cubacub’s painting “Octave 7” in a print by Sparklezilla, a queercrip symbol enameled pin on the lapel, watermelon holster holding a Far UV tech device, and handmade wrestling boots. Xey are wearing a pink “Free Gaza” earring by Blooky.Art and a pink plexiglass Queercrip symbol earring collab with Chen Mei Ying. Photo by Colectivo Multipolar. Underneath the circle reads, "DCL x Sky Cubacub." To the right of Sky are three smaller circles, all featuring designs by Sky. The top circle has a black poster with a hot pink design that reads “NO: Immigrant Detention, Incarceration, Institutionalization.” The middle circle has a person with curly hair in a black muscle tank top with the design “Interdependence is Revolutionary.” The bottom circle has two people smiling and looking at each other, with one person in a wheelchair. The person in a wheelchair is wearing a black t-shirt that reads “Interdependence is Revolutionary.” At the bottom is “https://lnkd.in/ghDqvGNW” written in dark text. On either side of the text are dark blue triangles pointing to the middle.Background is light pink with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” In the center left is a circular photo of Johnnie Jae, a disabled Indigiqueer Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw woman, looking into the camera. They have black wavy hair and red lipstick, and are wearing a black long-sleeve shirt against a black background. Underneath the circle reads, “DCL x Johnnie Jae." Overlapping the circle on the right are three smaller circles with photos, all featuring a golden yellow concentric circle spiral design.  The top circle has the design on a black tote bag. The middle circle has a brown-skinned person in a wheelchair wearing a t-shirt with the design, posing with their arms raised showing off their nails. The bottom circle has a Black person with an Afro wearing the design on a black muscle tank top, as well as a white and blue plaid shirt tied around their waist that they are posing with. At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.
Background is light pink with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Below is a circular picture of Jennae Petersen, a brown-skinned Black woman with dark brown kinky hair in a twist out. She is wearing a gray off-the-shoulder top, a pendant necklace, and hoop earrings. Underneath the circle reads, “DCL x Jennae Petersen." To the left of Jennae are three smaller circles, all featuring designs by Jennae. The top circle has a black tote bag with an “Oppression is Disabling” design. The middle circle has a Black person wearing a black hat that reads “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud.” The bottom circle has a brown-skinned person posing with their nails and wearing a white t-shirt that reads “Disabled, Queer, and Here 2026.” At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.
Background is light pink with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal Disability Culture Lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” In the center left is a circular photo of Jen D. Rafanan, an Asian woman, smiles at the camera. She has dark hair, pink lipstick, earrings, and kind eyes. Underneath the circle reads, “DCL x Jen D. Rafanan." Overlapping the circle on the right are three smaller circles with photos, all featuring streetwear from Jen. The top circle has a white t-shirt with a pink and blue design that reads, “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud.” The middle circle has a Black person with locs wearing a purple t-shirt with a pink and blue design that reads, “Protect Disabled Trans Youth.” The bottom circle has a brown-skinned person in a wheelchair posing with their arms above their head, wearing a black muscle tank top that reads, “Build Disability Power” with red bricks. At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Our Summer 2026 streetwear drop, We’re Still Here: Fashion Against Fascism, is here! This collection is about community, resistance, and joy in the face of fascism and attacks on multi-marginalized disabled folks. Grab your items via Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org.
There is a light pink background, with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal disability culture lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Underneath that in smaller text it says “Designed by Disabled Artists.” Below that is a bright green rectangle with black text that says “Now live online!” To the left of this rectangle is a circle that has images of five different Disability culture lab stickers. From left to right, top to bottom, the stickers are “Crips against Fascism,” “Disability Justice = Chinga La Migra,” “Disability Justice = Abolish ICE,” “Masks Are Community Care," and “NO: Immigrant Detention, Incarceration, Institutionalization.” To the left of this is a circle that has an image of the “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud” hat. Below all of this is an image of three people, each with one fist up, standing in front of trees and a fence. The person on the left is Asian with long black hair, wearing an “Oppression is Disabling” black muscle tank. The person in the middle has dark brown skin and long black hair half pulled up, wearing a “Disabled, Queer, and Here” black muscle tank. The person on the right has brown skin and dark black hair and is wearing a “Build Disability Community Power” black muscle tank. At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.There is a light pink background, with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal disability culture lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Underneath that in smaller text it says “Designed by Disabled Artists.” Below this is a dark blue line, and underneath it is an image of a dark gray laptop on a wooden table. On the laptop are five Disability culture lab stickers. From Left to right, top to bottom, they are: “Interdependence is Revolutionary,” “Disability Community is Revolutionary,” "Disabled Joy is Revolutionary,” “Build Disability Community Power,” and “Cure Ableism.” Overlapping the bottom edge of this image are four circles. In the left circle is an image of the “Oppression is disabling” Navy tote bag. To the right of it is an image of two people. The person on the left of the image is light skinned and has  short dark brown hair. They are wearing a black “Oppression is Disabling” shirt and khaki pants. Next to them is a person with light brown skin and long curly reddish brown hair that is pulled up with a red bandana. They are wearing a black “Disabled, Queer, and Here 2026” shirt and blue jeans. In the circle to the right of them is the “Disability Justice Is…” black muscle tank. In the circle all the way to the right is a Black person with short black hair wearing a “NO: Immigrant Detention, Incarceration, Institutionalization” black muscle tank. At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.There is a light pink background, with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal disability culture lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads, “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Underneath that in smaller text it says, “Designed by Disabled Artists.” Below this is a large pink circle with a picture of a white person with shoulder length blonde hair. Their arms are up behind their head and they are wearing a white shirt that says “Love Disabled Trans Folks Out Loud.” Overlapping this circle on the left are three circles with photos. The one at the top has a man with brown skin, short blonde hair, and a beard wearing a “Crips Against Fascism” shirt. Below that is a circle with a blue “Oppression is Disabling” shirt. At the bottom is a circle with a picture of a fridge and three fridge magnets. From top to bottom, left to right, they read “Cure Ableism,” “Disabled Joy is Revolutionary,” and “Oppression is Disabling.” At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.There is a light pink background, with a subtle pattern of darker pink semi-circles. In the top left corner is the teal disability culture lab logo. Next to it is a graphic of dark blue triangular shapes pointing down. To the right of these shapes is text that reads “We’re Still Here, Fashion Against Fascism.” Underneath that in smaller text it says “Designed by Disabled Artists.” Below this, on the right hand side is a large circle with a pink border and an image of three people with a tan background. The person on the left has light brown skin, short blonde hair, limb difference, and a beard. They are wearing a black “Disabled, Queer, and Here 2026” shirt and khaki pants. The person next to them has light skin and light brown long straight hair. They are wearing a black “NO: Immigrant Detention, Incarceration, Institutionalization” shirt and khaki pants. The person on the right is light-skinned with long blonde hair and is wearing gold hoops. They are wearing a black “Oppression is Disabling” shirt and khaki pants. On the right hand side, there are three circles with dark blue borders that have images inside and are overlapping the larger circle. The top circle has an image of a light-skinned person with short dark brown hair. They are wearing a purple "Protect Disabled Trans Youth” and have a light purple bandana tied around their neck. The circle below this has an image of a portable fan with the “Cure Ableism” design on it, sitting on a wooden table with a plant to the right of it. The circle on the bottom has an image of the black “Build Disability Community Power” muscle tank. At the bottom, there is “Shop.DisabilityCultureLab.org” written in the middle in dark text. On either side of the text there are dark blue graphics of triangles pointing to the middle.
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Casey Doherty @caseydoherty.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I had a great time with my DisCo friends at @lydiaxzbrown.com campaign fundraiser last week! If you live in MD District 7A or don’t but you care about disability justice, interdependence, economic stability for everyone, and more, check out Ly Xīnzhèn's campaign website: brownformaryland.com
Kenrya, Casey, and Meier pose together and smile. Behind them is a vining tree, a brick wall, and a darkening cloudy sky.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
For National Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting mav vega (they/them). In “Pooled Blood” for Disability Culture Currents, mav shows how patriarchy, domestic violence, and disability are deeply connected. Read at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents, and support mav’s survival at tinyurl.com/MavVegaGoFundMe.
The background is dark blue, with a pink graphic shape in each corner. Centered at the top is the white Disability Culture Lab logo. Title in white text reads, “National Women’s Health Month.” Below the title, white text reads, "Disabilities that are often labeled as ‘women’s’ or gendered deserve the same respect, inclusion, and accommodations as any other disability, including those resulting from domestic violence, chronic illness, and other experiences. More from mav vega on the next slide.” In the bottom right corner is the page number, “1.” The background is dark blue, with a pink graphic shape in each corner. Centered at the top is the white Disability Culture Lab logo. Inside a white speech bubble is a quote in dark teal text that reads, “The legacies of colonialism, patriarchy, the things white supremacy stole from us and replaced with myths — all of these impact my experiences of domestic violence while disabled, fat, queer, and Boricua.” In the bottom left is a black and white photo of mav vega, a fat brown curly-haired person with a black and white skeleton cardigan on and a white shirt. To the right is the author’s name and occupation in white text, “mav vega (they/them), Writer + Artist.” Underneath is the title of the article, “Pooled Blood.” At the bottom, white text reads, “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.” In the bottom right corner is the page number, “2.”
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CommunicationFIRST @communicationfirst.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Welcome our new Board Treasurer, Shubha Balabaer! They are a #DisabilityAdvocate, social & racial justice activist, & parent to a #nonspeaker. They help other parents connect to a broader #DisabilityJustice movement & ways of disability-centered parenting. lnk.to/shubha [Image: Shubha… 1/2
[Image: Shubha Balabaer wears big, fashionable sunglasses and a Disability Culture Lab T-shirt that says, “cure ableism” five times, each in a different color to make a rainbow.]
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Dr Rebecca Hall WakeProductions @wakerevolt.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Whelp. There goes that way to survive. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country
Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the US
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We’d love submissions for Pride Month to be featured in Disability Culture Currents! We’re looking for pieces exploring disability and the LGBTQIA2S+ experience. We accept opinion, personal essay, and graphic storytelling. Pride submissions due May 15, 2026. Visit tinyurl.com/DCCurrents to submit!
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
For Earth Day, we must recognize that environmental justice, disability justice, and climate justice are one fight! Climate change and environmental racism are disabling — from extreme heat to super storms, and from fossil fuel extraction to processing. Read more below. (1/4)
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Transit is about more than just buses and trains — it’s about how we access work, school, community, and joy. Meier Galblum Haigh @mghaigh.bsky.social and Kenrya Rankin @kenrya.bsky.social in Next City argue free transit isn’t enough — we need accessible transit too. tinyurl.com/PublicTransitOpEd
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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Something I am curious about: Elizabeth Warren had arguably the most comprehensive disability policy in the 2020 presidential campaign (alongside Buttigieg, Sanders and Castro). What are her thoughts on Platner's frequent use of the r-word?
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our latest piece for Disability Culture Currents is “Queer and Trans in Iowa, 2026” by Samuel Z. Shelton (they/them/theirs), a queer, Trans, nonbinary feminist scholar, educator, and activist. Read now at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Our latest piece for Disability Culture Currents in recognition of Long COVID Awareness Month this past March is “How Long COVID Redefined My Creative Practice” by Gwendolyn Hill (she/they), a multi-media artist and disability justice activist. Read now at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Meier Galblum Haigh @mghaigh.bsky.social and Kenrya Rankin @kenrya.bsky.social “unpack the realities of AI, from access tools to authorship, labor, and institutional policy" on a new podcast episode from Grantmakers in the Arts. Listen now & read the transcript at linktr.ee/DisabilityCultureLab.
Background is an eggshell-colored square with a red border. At the top is the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal. Below the logo are two square pictures. On the left is Meier Galblum Haigh, a white trans-masc nonbinary person with short cropped dark curly hair in a masculine blue suit and light blue linen shirt. They are smiling warmly and sitting confidently in a black mobility scooter in downtown DC in front of an accessible downtown arts district. On the right is Kenrya Rankin, a dark-skinned Black woman with big, dark brown, kinky hair styled in a twistout, wearing black-rimmed glasses, hot pink lipstick, and a big smile. She is also wearing a shirt with a hot pink, blue, yellow print. The background is white. Below the photos is the Grantmakers in the Arts’ publication and podcast logo in blue and white, “The GIA Reader.” Underneath the logo, the quote from GIA in dark teal text reads, “AI is often framed as either a miracle tool or a looming threat, but what does it actually mean for disabled artists navigating grants, fellowships, and creative partnerships? In this episode, Meier Galblum Haigh and Kenrya Rankin from Disability Culture Lab take over the GIA podcast to unpack the realities of AI, from access tools to authorship, labor, and institutional policy.” Below, dark teal text reads “linktr.ee/DisabilityCultureLab.” In the bottom right corner is page number “1.”
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Background is an eggshell-colored square with a red border. At the top is the Disability Culture Lab logo in teal. Below the logo is the Grantmakers in the Arts’ publication and podcast logo in blue and white, “The GIA Reader.” To the right is a square photo of Kenrya Rankin, a dark-skinned Black woman with big, dark brown, kinky hair styled in a twistout, wearing black-rimmed glasses, hot pink lipstick, and a big smile. She is also wearing a shirt with a hot pink, blue, yellow print. The background is white. Below is a quote from Kenrya that reads: “Techno-solutionism is not going to save us. Life has shown us that many of the problems that folks are actually seeking to solve via AI are really failures of the state. Why are folks feeling like they need to use AI to do applications, or to apply for something like Social Security Disability Insurance? Because the administrative burden is just too hard to bear on top of the Crip Tax that we already pay that makes it difficult for us to move through this world, because it’s not built for us.” Below, dark teal text reads “Kenrya Rankin (she/her), Managing Director.” At the bottom of the page, eggshell text over the red border reads “linktr.ee/DisabilityCultureLab.” In the bottom right corner is page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Disabled Trans joy is revolutionary. This #tdov Trans folks need more than visibility. Here’s Ericka Ayodele Dixon from the Transgender Law Center: “I find joy as a disabled Trans person difficult to access right now… but I find deep solace in moving with curiosity each day.”
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On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ericka, a Black nonbinary person, smiling with long purple braids wearing a cream shirt with green horizontal stripes, a light pink blazer and jeans. To the right is text reading “Ericka Ayodele Dixon (they/them) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Ericka’s answer in white text that reads “I find joy as a disabled Trans person difficult to access with all the things going on in the world right now. I do find deep solace and comfort in moving with curiosity each day and working to exist in a world where I am able to embody my ancestors’ dreams and hopes.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”
On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ericka, a Black nonbinary person, smiling with long purple braids wearing a cream shirt with green horizontal stripes, a light pink blazer and jeans. To the right is text reading “Ericka Ayodele Dixon (they/them) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Ericka’s answer in white text that reads “Black people make a world out of nothing, and I hold onto the idea that my people are fighters, organizers, and survivors. I often think about where I will be in the next few years and the possibility of more joy, ease, intimacy, laughter, and moments with Huey, my little Black panther (he’s my cat)!” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Disabled Trans joy is revolutionary. Jaz Williams, a Trans disability rights organizer on where he finds that joy in this moment: “Our elders have overcome so much and still found the time to bask in the joys of life. For them, I always make time for joy.” #tdov
On a royal blue background, white text reads “Jaz Williams (he/him).” Above is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. On either side of the picture are light pink framing sections. Below is Jaz’s bio in white text that reads “Jaz Williams is a Trans disability rights organizer passionate about mutual aid, education, and collective liberation. When Jaz isn't working, you can find him world-building for his D&D campaign or obsessing over gay vampires.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”
On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. To the right is text reading “Jaz Williams (he/him) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Jaz’s answer in white text that reads “I'm a hedonistic creature with a lust for life. It’s very important to seek that spark where you can find it. For me, it lives at the intersections of community, art, and pleasure. I watch everyday as mutual aid and care networks change lives in my community and it keeps hope alive for me.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Jaz, a Black, biracial Trans man, wearing a gray mask, speaking into a microphone. His hair is curly and pulled back into a ponytail. He is wearing a black and pink Clipse T-shirt. To the right is text reading “Jaz Williams (he/him) and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Jaz’s answer in white text that reads “Without hope there is no joy. It creates an environment in which these fundamentally human needs can’t be met. But I know from our history that our communities are fierce and wise. Our elders have overcome so much and still found the time to bask in the joys of life. For them, I always make time for joy.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Disabled Trans joy is revolutionary, but how do we find it? We asked six disabled Trans organizers for #tdov. For Trans Choctaw organizer and director of @fdmorg.bsky.social, @oglatimer.bsky.social, karaoke is an entry point for connection and joy as an Autistic person in unfamiliar spaces.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We need more than visibility this #tdov, we need joy and liberation. Mani Vinson, a Black, Trans, neurodivergent narrative strategist and activist scholar, shares how community brings joy and solace: “Meeting this moment with authenticity, creativity, and love feels like freedom.”
On a royal blue background, white text reads “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns).” Above is a circle picture of Mani, a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. On either side of the picture are light pink framing sections. Below is Mani’s bio in white text that reads “Mani Vinson is a Black, Trans, neurodivergent digital content producer, narrative strategist, and activist scholar with over a decade of professional experience and a lifetime of passion. Mani is currently based in the DMV and is affiliated with Transform Gender Collective, Physicians for Reproductive Health, and New Disabled South.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns), a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. To the right is text reading “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Mani’s answer in white text that reads “James Baldwin said that ‘The world is held together . . . by the love and the passion of a very few people.’ As a Black, Trans, neurodivergent person, I find so much joy and solace in community. Not just having a community that loves and supports me, but being in community and adopting praxis rooted in community care, compassion, and love.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns), a Black Trans person with brown skin and their black hair pulled back. They are wearing a green jacket and smiling very big in front of a grey wall. To the right is text reading “Mani Vinson, MHSA (any/all pronouns)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Mani’s answer in white text that reads “Getting to imagine and actualize worlds that support the needs, interests, passions, and desires of my people — people of color, disabled people, queer and Trans people — makes me feel not only joyous, but safe and hopeful. In the midst of all of this chaos, harm, violence, bigotry, and hatred, succumbing to these conditions feels easy, but meeting this moment with authenticity, creativity, and love feels like freedom.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
For this #TDOV, disabled Trans folks need liberation and joy. Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown @lydiaxzbrown.com of Autistic People of Color Fund finds disabled Trans joy in food, because gathering to eat reflects abundance, care, and a future where nourishment fuels resisting, dreaming, and building.
On a royal blue background, white text reads “Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (they/them/theirs/themself).” Above is a circle picture of Ly Xīnzhèn, an East Asian person in their thirties, wearing a dark suit, knitted necktie, and glasses. They also have a small tie clip, a silver magen david necklace, and a ceramic watermelon brooch. On either side of the picture are light blue framing sections. Below is Ly Xînzhèn’s bio in white text that reads “Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown is an internationally recognized advocate, organizer, attorney, strategist, policy expert, and writer focused on interpersonal and state violence against disabled people at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, faith, language, and nation. They are the Founding Executive Director of The Autistic People of Color Fund, a project of collective care, redistributive justice, and mutual aid.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (they/them/theirs/themself), an East Asian person in their thirties, wearing a dark suit, knitted necktie, and glasses. They also have a small tie clip, a silver magen david necklace, and a ceramic watermelon brooch. To the right is text reading “Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (they/them/theirs/themself)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Ly Xīnzhèn’s answer in white text that reads “I find Trans disabled joy when sharing food. Folding dumplings, eating injera, steaming rice, simmering rajma and doro wot, grinding Sichuan peppercorn, sipping coffee, piling kitfo and ayib on qocho, slicing mushrooms, tossing noodles, and basting salmon. We adapt recipes and techniques for arthritic hands and brain fog and OCD and tactile aversions, and we support each other cooking and cleaning.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (they/them/theirs/themself), an East Asian person in their thirties, wearing a dark suit, knitted necktie, and glasses. They also have a small tie clip, a silver magen david necklace, and a ceramic watermelon brooch. To the right is text reading “Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (they/them/theirs/themself)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Ly Xīnzhèn’s answer in white text that reads “We share gratitude for the labor needed to grow and prepare food and we savor eating together because we believe in a future and present where we all enjoy abundance and plenty and care, and where the food that nourishes us enables us to keep resisting, fighting, dreaming, and building.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Disabled Trans people deserve joy and liberation. Here’s our Executive Director @mghaigh.bsky.social on finding joy amidst grief on #TDOV: “Disabled Trans people deserve to dream, support one another, and imagine a world where we are free, so I try to make as much space for joy as for grief.”
On a royal blue background, white text reads “Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them).” Above is a circle picture of Meier, a white Trans-masc nonbinary person with short cropped dark curly hair in a masculine blue suit and light blue linen shirt. They are smiling warmly and sitting confidently in a black mobility scooter in downtown DC in front of an accessible downtown arts district. On either side of the picture are light pink framing sections. Below is Meier’s bio in white text that reads “Meier Galblum Haigh is the Executive Director of Disability Culture Lab. They are a Trans-masc nonbinary parent, born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska now living in Washington, DC.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “1.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them), a white Trans-masc nonbinary person with short cropped dark curly hair in a masculine blue suit and light blue linen shirt. They are smiling warmly and sitting confidently in a black mobility scooter in downtown DC in front of an accessible downtown arts district. To the right is text reading “Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the first part of Meier’s answer in white text that reads “I love disabled people, I love Trans people, and I love disabled Trans people. Disabled Trans joy and community are revolutionary. I find joy in other disabled Trans people, our interdependence, in our art and music, and in imagining liberation together.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “2.”On a royal blue background is a circle picture of Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them), a white Trans-masc nonbinary person with short cropped dark curly hair in a masculine blue suit and light blue linen shirt. They are smiling warmly and sitting confidently in a black mobility scooter in downtown DC in front of an accessible downtown arts district. To the right is text reading “Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them)” and “Q: In the midst of all we are facing, where do you find disabled Trans joy right now?” Below is the second part of Meier’s answer in white text that reads “It’s easy to get lost in despair right now, I think we all do. We have no choice but to mourn every day, every week, as we lose so many loved ones, homes, rights. But we also deserve to dream, support one another, and imagine a world where we are actually free. So I try to make as much space for joy as I do for grief.” Below is the Disability Culture Lab logo in white. At the top, in the middle, is a white square made of circles in lines. On either side are two light pink arrows pointing out. In the bottom right corner is the page number “3.”
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Meier Galblum Haigh @mghaigh.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
ART. Pure art. Does Afro Man have a law degree? Because his testimony in court is flawless. Art is resistance to state violence, and yes I will be reliving high school and streaming Afro Man all day.
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Solomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 18/03/2026
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Meier Galblum Haigh @mghaigh.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Yet another disabled immigrant murdered by ICE via abandonment with family mere miles away, waiting by the phone to assist. Rest in power, Daphy. May her memory be a revolution.
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Pablo Manríquez @pabloreports.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Haitian woman, 31, dies alone at Pittsburgh bus stop days after ICE released her to the streets far from home to perish. Rest in power, Daphy Michel: migrantinsider.com/p/the-loneso...
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The Lonesome Death of Daphy Michel
Watch now | Haitian Woman, 31, Dies Alone at Pittsburgh Bus Stop Days After ICE Released Her Far From Home to Die.
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Sandhya Dirks @audiosand.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I spent time last week talking to the family & community of Mr. Shah Alam, a disabled Rohingya refugee dropped off by ICE alone on a cold Buffalo night, left to die, even as his family and community searched for him. It seems it may have happened again: www.wtae.com/article/sist...
wtae.com
Haitian immigrant seeks answers after sister found unresponsive at Pittsburgh bus stop
"This is an older brother. It's his younger sister. They told him on a Thursday that she was, the charges were dismissed, and she was going to be released. She doesn't come out on Friday. He gets a ca...
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
it’s unreal how these grown-ass men had no problem destroying untold lives with chatGPT but go crying to a judge when people make fun of them online
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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 14/03/2026
Election officials in Washington D.C. have been holding voter education sessions across the city, ahead of its first ever ranked-choice elections. “We understand the power of the vote and we want to continue being a voter-friendly city,” says one.
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D.C. Gears Up for First Ranked-Choice Election with Citywide Voter Education Effort
Election officials and community groups are holding education campaigns ahead of Washington D.C.’s first use of ranked choice, with many focused on older and low-propensity voters.
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daniele g @nemaveze.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
I'm a community college professor and I teach a lot of people who failed out of four-year schools because of undiagnosed disabilities. I'd say the phenomenon the NYT is describing is a baby step in the right direction
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 07/03/2026
Staff at the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility have placed bets on which detainee will be the next to die by suicide, according to new reporting from the Associated Press based on 911 calls and detainee accounts.
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At Largest ICE Detention Camp, Staff Bet on Detainee Suicides, AP Reports
Camp East Montana has received several 911 calls in the span of five months about immigrants trying to harm themselves.
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Our third featured piece for the Disability Culture Currents launch is “Listen to Black Disabled People on the BAFTAs” by Jhónelle Bean. Read the full article now at the link in our bio at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
The background is dark teal with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. There is a vertical yellow line to the left with a single bright green lightning bolt above it. To the right of the lightning bolt is teal text in a bright yellow highlight that reads “Listen to Black disabled voices.” Underneath is the second quote in white text that reads “We exist and are often not given the same amount of empathy or understanding as our white disabled counterparts.” Below in white text is the author name and occupation: “Jhónelle Bean (she/her), Disability Advocate With Tourette Syndrome.” Underneath is the title of the article: “Listen to Black Disabled People on the BAFTAs” In the bottom left corner is the Disability Culture Currents logo, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Our fourth featured piece for the Disability Culture Currents launch is “Juiceless” by Robin E. Larisch, a nine-page poetry comic reflecting on the perceived value of productivity as it relates to disabled bodyminds. View the full comic now at the link in our bio at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
The background is dark teal with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. The top header reads in all caps: “New! On Currents”, with a bright green highlight behind “New!”, bright yellow highlight behind “on”, and a light pink highlight behind “Currents.” To the right of the lightning bolt is teal text in a bright yellow highlight that reads “Listen to Black disabled voices.” Underneath is the a bright orange rectangle with rounded edges, and the cover of the illustrated story. The cover has an image of an orange on a branch and two orange peels without flesh. Text reads “Juiceless. Robin Larisch.” Below in white text is “by” with two pink lines on either side, and then underneath is the author name and occupation: “Robin E. Larisch (they/them), Illustrator + Educator.” In the bottom left corner is the Disability Culture Currents logo, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Our fifth featured piece for the Disability Culture Currents launch is “Pooled Blood” by mav vega. Read the full article now at the link in our bio at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
The background is dark teal with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. There is a vertical blue line to the left with a single bright green lightning bolt above it. To the right is a quote in white text that reads “We exist within a connection of systems and structures that create the conditions for disabling events and then push disabled people to their deaths as quickly as possible.”, with “systems” and “structures” in teal with light blue block highlights. Below in white text is the author name and occupation: “mav vega, Writer + Artist.” Underneath is the title of the article: “Pooled Blood.” In the bottom left corner is the Disability Culture Currents logo, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”
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Disability Culture Lab @disabilitylab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Our second featured piece for the Disability Culture Currents launch is “The War on Trans Folks Is Disabling” by our Executive Director, Meier Galblum Haigh @mghaigh.bsky.social. Read the full article now at the link in our bio at tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.
The background is dark teal with a repeating lightning bolt pattern. There is a white speech bubble with a pink outline and single bright green lightning bolt in the top center. Inside the speech bubble is a quote in teal text that reads “Immigrants with disabilities will always be the most vulnerable.”, with “center joy” in a pink block highlight. Below in white text is the author name and occupation: “Meier Galblum Haigh (they/them), Executive Director of Disability Culture Lab.” Underneath is the title of the article: “The War on Trans Folks Is Disabling” In the bottom left corner is the Disability Culture Currents logo, which has white and bright green text that reads “Disability Culture Currents,” with a green lightning bolt icon to the right. In the bottom right corner, white text reads “Link in bio: tinyurl.com/DCCurrents.”
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