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Harkin Summit 2024 Workshop Explores the Global Criminalization of Disability

The workshop examined global insights on disability criminalization and explored potential paths to justice.

Mar 17

Harkin Summit 2024 Workshop Explores the Global Criminalization of Disability

Mar 17

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The Long Shadow of Institutionalization: How History Warns Against Trump and RFK Jr.’s

How the resurgence of institutionalization threatens marginalized communities under the guise of public health and wellness.

Feb 27

The image depicts a large, fortress-like institutional building with uniform windows and central towers, surrounded by greenery. Silhouetted figures walk toward the entrance, casting long shadows. The scene evokes control, confinement, and surveillance, echoing historical abuses of institutionalization and the risks of reviving such spaces under the guise of wellness.

Feb 27

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Dismantling Education

How the Trump Administration’s policies are stripping protections, deepening inequities, and endangering the future of public education.

Mar 4

A stylized illustration of a wrestling match features an older woman with curly white hair, glasses, and a blue tracksuit labeled “AMERICAN EDUCATION” on the back. She is pinning down a muscular blonde wrestler dressed in a patriotic outfit with stars and stripes. The wrestler is lying face-down on the mat, seemingly defeated. The background shows a cheering crowd in a wrestling arena, with warm hues of a sunset sky. The image conveys a metaphorical struggle.

Mar 4

Austerity is Violence: The Human Cost of Slashing Social Safety Nets

Exposing the deadly consequences of gutting essential programs for disabled, poor, and BIPOC people.

Mar 19

This image features a circular graphic with the bold text “AUSTERITY IS VIOLENCE” at the top and “CENTER FOR RACIAL & DISABILITY JUSTICE” at the bottom. The center depicts an American flag tangled in barbed wire, symbolizing restriction and entrapment. Several hands, depicted in blue tones, reach out from behind the wire, representing marginalized communities struggling to break free. The imagery conveys themes of oppression, economic violence, and social injustice.

Mar 19

Beyond the Breach: The Blueprint for Rolling Back Rights in America

Leaked federal data isn’t just about security— it’s a tool for dismantling civil rights, eroding protections, and deepening systemic…

Feb 21

A digital illustration of a person wearing a red cap and a dark hoodie sitting at a desk, facing multiple computer monitors displaying cybersecurity-related graphics. The central monitor features a futuristic circular interface with blue and red glowing elements. Other screens show security icons, such as padlocks, government seals, and an American flag. The person appears to be engaged in hacking or cybersecurity activities in a high-tech environment with a dark, cyberpunk aesthetic.

Feb 21

Breaking the Silence: Maternal Health and Black Disabled Women

A call to address systemic inequities in maternal care for Black disabled women and amplify their voices in the fight for justice.

Jan 10

The image features a stained glass portrait of two Black women, wearing gold and white flowing dresses. The woman wearing white is holding a toddler. Each person has their eyes closed, as if in a reflective state. Around the subjects, the stained glass creates a beautiful green and blue landscape, featuring a growing plant, a sun, and blue and tan arc that frames the scene.

Jan 10

Dynamics of Race and Disability in Healthcare Disparities

Exploring how the intersection of race and disability shapes inequities in healthcare and impacts the quality of life for marginalized…

Jan 9

The image features a central figure — a young Black woman in a hospital gown, looking introspective. Surrounding her are colorful silhouettes of people in varying poses. The background displays an urban setting overlaid with icons representing medical tools and symbols of healthcare. The imagery conveys themes of systemic barriers, healthcare disparities, and intersectional experiences.

Jan 9

Equity Undone: How the Dismantle DEI Act Threatens Marginalized Communities

The far-reaching impact of the Dismantle DEI Act and how it threatens the rights and opportunities of marginalized people.

Dec 14, 2024

A dynamic graphic collage featuring key elements: the United States Capitol building, individuals engaged in everyday activities and work, symbols of money and lights, and a figure wearing a hat with the acronym “DEI” prominently displayed. At the top, bold text reads “Equity Undone,” reflecting both the theme of the image and the focus of the blog post.

Dec 14, 2024

Subminimum Wage: A Tale of Policy Failure and… Social Entrepreneurship?

Section 14(c) of the FLSA, which established subminimum wage, is a policy that ensures people with disabilities remain in poverty.

Nov 21, 2023

The left side of this section of the comic reads “That’s right, Bill. The whole idea is to create skill and independence by repairing useable discards.” The right side is a conversation between two people. One person asks “Can any handicapped person find help with Goodwill Industries?” and the other responds “Yes, Bill. Handicaps aren’t limited to class, color, or religion. Neither are there racial nor religious bars to employment in any of our 101 enterprises.”

Nov 21, 2023

Giving Voice to People with Lived Experience of Mental Health Conditions

Dr. Daniel Fisher talks about the crucial need to allow people with mental health conditions to speak for themselves.

Sep 12, 2023

Photo of Dan Fisher smiling outside in front of Fall leaves.

Sep 12, 2023

Center for Racial and Disability Justice

Center for Racial and Disability Justice

Promoting justice for people of color, people with disabilities, and individuals at the intersection of race & disability at Northwestern Law School.

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