Disability History: A New York Times article from 26 years ago today:

http://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/14/us/disabled-protest-and-are-arrested.html

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WASHINGTON, March 13— More than 100 protesters in wheelchairs were arrested today in the Capitol Rotunda after they boisterously demonstrated for swift passage of a civil rights bill for the millions of Americans with physical and mental disabilities.
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"Boisterous!" -- It's one of my favorite words, but... in this context? Seems a little disablist to me. What about you?

March Magpie Monday

dialecticdreamer has embarked on her monthly writing marathon called "Magpie Monday," and is seeking prompts. She's named it "Magpie," 'cause she thinks prompts are the shiniest, and she loves to collect and use them. Her post explaining how it all works is here:

http://dialecticdreamer.dreamwidth.org/211002.html

(And, once I've thought up my own prompt, this signal boost earns me another 100 words of story).

I recommend her work -- she's adept at fuzzy, gentle fiction that never descends into twee or schmaltz, so if you're having a bad day, and need some kindness, pop over and give her some suggestions.

She does have a PayPal tip jar -- all proceeds go to paying medical bills -- though donations are voluntary. This Month's theme is "Bucking the system"