Disability advocate Alice Wong on resistance in the new year: ‘Life is a dumpster fire, but I’m not alone’
The activist, who received a 2024 MacArthur ‘genius’ grant, reflects on a moment that changed her life – and why she finds hope in sci-fi
When the coronavirus pandemic first broke out, Alice Wong’s disability activism and writings proved prophetic.
As the virus spread, the failings of the US healthcare system – which disabled activists like Wong had long decried – became starkly apparent to the broader public. As grief and horror gripped the country, as hundreds of thousands died of the virus, Wong became one of the most prominent voices calling for stronger social safety nets and emergency assistance.
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