Andrew Pulrang

2/11/26 - Misery

How is everyone doing? There's a theme in today's links ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Have a comment ... something to add? Send me an email: apulrang@icloud.com The Political World of Caregiving Julia Métraux, Mother Jones - February 10, 2026 "I had this

2/10/26 - Black disabled leaders, the "R-Word," and bone health

Good afternoon! It looks like another variety day. Here are your three disability-related links for this Tuesday ... Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Have a comment ... something to add? Send me an email: apulrang@icloud.com 17 Black Disability Activists and Advocates Disability Rights Florida - February 3, 2022 "

2/9/26 - Calibrating and energizing activism

Good Monday! I think about these choices and gradations of approach all the time ... By the way, I did get some one-time donations and paid upgrades last week. So for the time being, I'm going to keep those buttons near the top of the newsletter as well as

2/6/26 - Friday Video Share: "'They Called Us Bodies' - Ali Rahman Testifies on ICE Assault & Detention Horror"

"They Called Us Bodies" - Ali Rahman Testifies on ICE Assault & Detention Horror | DRM News DRM News - February 4, 2026 Source: Kerima Cevik's Facebook page Proposition: No matter who they target and for what supposed reason, agents of authoritarian governments pose a real danger

2/5/26 - Snow, ICE, and crumbling leadership

Good afternoon! Sorry. I couldn't resist the extremely little play on words. Note that I'm placing subscribe and donation buttons up top this week – hoping a few more readers will be able to provide some financial support to this newsletter. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation

2/4/26 - Language, etiquette, and a bit of satire

Good afternoon ... It's a fairly random collection today ... Note that I'm placing subscribe and donation buttons up top this week – hoping a few more readers will be able to provide some financial support to this newsletter. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation DISABLED. #SayTheWord Went Viral

2/3/26 - Three interviews

Hello! These interviews aren't related much. It just happened that the pieces I wanted to share today are all roughly in some kind of interview format. Sometimes it works out that way! Note that I'm placing subscribe and donation buttons up top this week – hoping a

2/2/26 - January Comments and Survey Results

This month's comments post includes two notes emailed to me about January newsletters, and a summary of results and plans from the 2026 Disability Thinking Poll. To send a comment at any time, email me at: apulrang@icloud.com. Subscribe or UpgradeMake a one-time donation Comments 1/6/

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Disability Thinking Weekday - January 2026 Recap

1/30/26 - ICE violence, Medicaid cuts, and US education history

Good afternoon ... I've been wrestling with life complications over the last few days. But everything is more or less sorted out now. So let's catch up a bit! 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday Poll AAPD Resources and News Sources Amidst ICE Violence AAPD Press Team, American Association

1/26/26 - Promises

Good afternoon! There's a bit of a unifying theme for today's links. Each one seems to be quite different from the others. But they all have me thinking about the kinds of policies, laws, and lifestyle choices that have historically promised safety, security, and health for

1/23/26 - Friday Video Share: "50 Days Until The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games"

50 Days Until The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games Paralympic Games - January 15, 2026 Every two years, I set aside a bundle of completely valid and important critical concerns and social priorities, and nerd out over the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We're getting close to another cycle