Andrew Pulrang

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1/19/26 - ICE, immigration, and disability

Good afternoon! Here in the US, it's hard to think of anything but ICE actions. And as Friday's newsletter made clear, there is definitely a disability angle to the issue – more than one angle actually. 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday Poll The Danger ICE Poses to the

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1/16/26 - Friday Video Share: "Ice is a danger to autistic people"

Ice is a danger to autistic people Morgan Foley - January 14, 2026 I'm a little hesitant about posting a YouTube video on this topic from a personal channel, rather than a more professional outlet. But I couldn't find anything I disagree with in what she

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1/15/26 - Mayors, and rest

Good afternoon! Well, that was a nice little bout of post-holiday cold. It lasted longer than I thought it would. I'm still a bit sniffly and stuffy, but feeling a good deal more functional now. So let's get back to it ... 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday Poll

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1/12/26 - Sick today

I'm not feeling well. So the linked articles I planned to share and discuss today will be rolled over to tomorrow. See you then! 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday Poll Disability Thinking Weekday is a Monday-Friday newsletter with links and commentary on disability-related articles and other content. Please share,

1/9/26 - Friday Video Share: Did Winter Get Worse?!

Did Winter Get Worse?! Empowered Para - January 6, 2026 The discussion about coping with disability in winter starts at about the 16:50 mark. I appreciate any time disabled people discuss the challenges and barriers of winter. And these two are a pleasure to listen to. Have a nice

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1/8/26 - Journalism, the film industry, and the death penalty

Hi there! Kind of a hodgepodge today. I hope some of it is useful and engaging. All three held my attention. Don't forget to click the button below to get to the 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday poll, if you haven't done so already: 2026 Disability Thinking

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1/7/26 - Marriage, hotels, and the burden of justifying ourselves

Good afternoon ... How is the first full week of the new year going? Here in Northeastern New York it's been snowing again. Fortunately, I like staying indoors most of the time. And I am lucky to be able to stay put when I need to. So I don&

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1/6/26 - Three from "The Guardian"

Hello! I don't often post three links in one day from the same publication. But I wanted to share the stories linked below together, and they all happened to be published by The Guardian. I originally planned to post an item on the refused MBE posted by the

1/5/26 - Looking ahead, saving, and remembering a beloved leader

Good afternoon! It's the first regular post of the new year. How is 2026 going f9r us so far? If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete the 2026 Disability Thinking Weekday poll, about the future of the newsletter. Click the button below

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1/2/26 - Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2026! I don't think we can call 2025 a good year for much of anyone, especially for people with disabilities. But it was a pretty decent year for this newsletter. The move from Substack to Ghost went smoothly. Financial support from readers has shaped up quite

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