In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the life and legacy of disability rights activist Judith Heumann.
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Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:
· Disability rights activist Judith Heumann died earlier this month. Natalia recommended the documentary Crip Camp and this JSTOR Daily collection of sources in disability studies, as well as the blog Nursing Clio.
In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History:
· Natalia recommended Alexis Grenell’s Nation column, “Why Do Republicans Keep Pretending to Be Jewish?”
· Neil shared about a blog post on Daily Kos, “Tap Water Makes People Gay—Why Yes, Says DeSantis Appointee.”
· Niki discussed George Packer’s Atlantic article, “A View of American History That Leads to One Conclusion.”
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Episode 224: Hydroxychloroquine
Episode 223: Tiger King
Episode 222: School Closings
Episode 221: Cabin Fever
Episode 220: Quarantines
Episode 219: Plastic Bag Bans
Episode 218: Fat Activism
Episode 217: COVID-19 and Protective Face Masks
Episode 216: A Proposal to "Make Federal Buildings Beautiful Again"
Episode 215: The 2020 Iowa Caucuses
Episode 214: Moderate Republicans
Episode 213: Little Women
Episode 212: Jeopardy!
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