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New Year's Resolutions: Valuing quality over quantity
Changing how we think about resolutions and goals.
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Joey Pagano
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August 2022
On 40th anniversary, Syracuse Challenger Baseball looks back to continue leadership in inclusive sports
Syracuse Challenger Baseball is among the largest and oldest Challenger divisions in the country.
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Joey Pagano
January 2022
The pandemic has shown no worker is expendable. Let's not forget that
Many workers formerly classified as "low-skilled" were deemed "essential" at the beginning of the pandemic. They're slowly getting the old label back…
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Joey Pagano
December 2021
Fox News hosts advising Trump during Jan. 6 insurrection raises questions of current state of political journalism
Texts reveal Fox News hosts, including Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham, privately implored Trump to condemn the Capitol attack as they publicly…
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Joey Pagano
Even after firing Chris Cuomo, CNN cannot erase months of disregarding basic ethical standards
CNN fired Chris Cuomo for helping his brother and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fight off sexual assault accusations, but enabled its star anchor…
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Joey Pagano
Stop labeling, start supporting: Depicting Eric Garcia's message about autism
In "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation," autistic journalist Eric Garcia urges society to take a new approach to autism.
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Joey Pagano
November 2021
Engracia Figueroa's death shows why flying with a wheelchair is scary
51-year-old disability rights activist Engracia Figueroa died after United Airlines destroyed her wheelchair
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Joey Pagano
CVS' attack on Section 504 threatens disability rights
In CVS v. Doe, the pharmaceutical company claims Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act does not apply to claims of "disperate impact."
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Joey Pagano
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October 2021
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August 2021
Expanded protections for ‘Long COVID’ patients could further strain systems people with…
I remember watching President Biden’s acceptance speech on Nov. 7, and celebrating when he mentioned supporting the disability community. Maybe it was…
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Joey Pagano
Simone Biles’ mental health struggles represent disability rights issues
American gymnast Simone Biles has been the center of attention since removing herself from multiple competitions last week. Biles said on social media…
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